Abby Boyd, Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
B.S., Mercer University, 2017
M.S., Clemson University, 2021
Ph.D., Clemson University, 2023
Teaching Assistant Professor, Colorado School of Mines, 2023-2024
Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi, July 2024-present
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
NARST Early Career Scholar 2024
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Recruitment and Retention in Science disciplines, Accessibility of Science, Environmental Chemistry
RESEARCH OVERVIEW
My research interests include student recruitment and retention in science disciplines and improving the accessibility of science for all students. Many of my current and past projects surround engaged learning experiences such as undergraduate research and incorporating new technologies into chemical education. Additionally, I explore environmental chemistry research topics such as trace metal and microplastic analysis in estuarine environments.