Lauren Saunders
About Lauren Saunders
Lauren Saunders serves as the McDougal Graduate Teaching Fellow at the Poorvu Center at Yale University, where she develops teaching resources and offers consultations to improve instructional practices. She has been involved in graduate research and teaching roles at Yale since 2017, and she holds a PhD in Physics from the same institution.
Work at Yale University
Lauren Saunders has held multiple positions at Yale University, contributing to both teaching and research. She has been a Graduate Student Researcher since 2018, focusing on enhancing educational practices. In her role as a McDougal Graduate Teaching Fellow at the Poorvu Center since 2021, she develops teaching resources and leads programs on effective teaching methodologies. Additionally, she has served as the Girls' Science Investigations Graduate Coordinator since 2019, promoting science education among young girls. Prior to these roles, she worked as a Graduate Teaching Fellow from 2017 to 2020, where she provided observations and consultations to improve teaching practices.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Saunders holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics with a Specialization in Astrophysics from The University of Chicago, completed from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education at Yale University, where she earned both a Master of Science (MS) in Physics from 2017 to 2020 and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from 2017 to 2023. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in physics and teaching methodologies, which she applies in her current roles at Yale.
Background
Before her tenure at Yale University, Lauren Saunders worked as a Research Assistant at Argonne National Laboratory from 2016 to 2017. This experience contributed to her research skills and understanding of scientific inquiry. Her transition from research to education reflects her commitment to enhancing teaching practices and supporting graduate students and post-doctoral instructors.
Achievements
In her current position at the Poorvu Center, Lauren Saunders develops teaching resources aimed at improving the effectiveness of graduate and post-doctoral instruction. She leads programs focused on effective teaching methodologies, demonstrating her dedication to educational improvement. Her contributions to the Girls' Science Investigations program further highlight her commitment to fostering interest in science among young girls.