HHMI Faculty Fellows
About the UPSTEM Faculty Fellows Program
The UPSTEM HHMI Faculty Fellows program is designed to build and support a community of change agents committed to inclusion and equity in STEM at the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College. The 2021-22 cohort will focus specifically on mindful mentorship of both students and peers across various educational settings. Fellows will engage in professional development activities on evidence-based mentorship practices, and will have opportunities to experience formative feedback on teaching through peer observation and self reflection. Fellows will also discuss anti-racism themed podcast episodes, and engage in leadership development activities to gain the skills necessary for catalyzing change within their own departments and institutions. For 2021, we are seeking approximately 15-20 UPSTEM fellows.
Inclusive Teaching In STEM Resources
Learning Outcomes
UPSTEM Faculty Fellows will be able to:
- Implement evidence-based and inclusive mentorship and teaching practices
- Serve as a resource and build capacity for equity and inclusion in their respective units
Expectations of UPSTEM Faculty Fellows
- Attend all Faculty Fellows seminars and online meetings throughout the 2021-22 academic year
- Work together to develop and implement self designed projects in their home departments or across colleges and institutions
Tentative Seminar Dates
2 hour afternoon/evening meeting every other week (approximately 15 meetings over academic year)
The location of the seminars will alternate between the U of U and SLCC campuses.
Eligibility
All Tenured/Tenure Track and Career Line faculty from the College of Science at the University of Utah, and the School of Science, Math and Engineering at Salt Lake Community College are eligible to apply.
For More Information
Please contact upstem@csme.utah.edu for information on future cohorts.
2021 UPSTEM Faculty Fellows
Jessica Berryman
Salt Lake Community College
Biology
Sophie Caron
University of Utah
Biological Sciences
Kevin Davenport
University of Utah
Physics
Maura Hahnenberger
Salt Lake Community College
Atmospheric Sciences
Gannet Hallar
University of Utah
Atmospheric Sciences
Chris Johnson
Salt Lake Community College
Geology
Tascha Knowlton
University of Utah
Chemistry
Rebecca Noonan-Heale
University of Utah
Mathematics
Caroline Saouma
University of Utah
Biological Sciences
Sudagar Satcunasingam
Salt Lake Community College
Mathematics
Jeff Statler
University of Utah
Chemistry
Josh Steffen
University of Utah
Biological Sciences
Jessica Wempen
University of Utah
Mining Engineering
Yue Zhao
University of Utah
Physics
- Nancy Barrickman: Biology, Salt Lake Community College
- Kathy Bell: Biology, Salt Lake Community College
- Matt Cecil: Mathematics, University of Utah
- James Gagnon: Biological Sciences, University of Utah
- Joe Gallegos: Mathematics, Salt Lake Community College
- Chad Harbaugh: Exercise and Sports Sciences, Salt Lake Community College
- Bobby Mohanty: Chemical Engineering/Material Science Engineering, University of Utah
- Lucas Moyer-Horner: Biological Sciences: University of Utah
- Rodrigo Noriega: Chemistry, University of Utah
- Naina Phadnis: Biological Sciences, University of Utah
- Nitin Phadnis: Biological Sciences, University of Utah
- Thomas Reichler: Atmospheric Sciences, University of Utah
- Andrew Roberts: Chemistry, University of Utah
- Ofer Rog: Biological Sciences, University of Utah
- Ryan Stolley: Chemistry, University of Utah
- Trina Van Ausdal: Physics, Salt Lake Community College
- Vahe Bandarian: Chemistry, University of Utah
- Tabitha Buehler: Physics & Astronomy, University of Utah
- Renee Dawson: Biological Sciences, University of Utah
- Claudia De Grandi: Physics & Astronomy, University of Utah
- Eric Green: Biology, Salt Lake Community College
- Don Feener: Biological Sciences, University of Utah
- Kelly MacArthur: Mathematics, University of Utah
- Holly Moore: Engineering, Salt Lake Community College
- Jon Rainier: Chemistry, University of Utah
- Sushma Saraf: Chemistry, University of Utah
- Holly Sebahar, Chemistry, University of Utah
- Shane Tang: Mathematics, University of Utah
- Ruth Trygstad: Mathematics, University of Utah
- Neil Vickers: Biological Sciences, University of Utah
