Dr. Emily Faulconer

Biography

Emily earned a B.S. in Forensic Science from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2004. After briefly working as a forensic chemist, she discovered her passion for education and transitioned to teaching secondary sciences in rural Virginia. She completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida under the supervision of David Mazyck in 2012. Following her doctoral studies, she taught undergraduate sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, covering general chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, as well as environmental sciences and research methods. Emily has worked tirelessly as an ambassador for safety culture, striving to bring high-impact experiential learning experiences to students. In 2024, she joined Monash University's School of Biological Sciences as the coordinator of the Master of Environment and Sustainability program. Her research interests include humanizing STEM education, experiential learning, service-learning research, and safety culture in academic laboratories, all of which relate to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Her work contributes significantly to education and the enhancement of learning experiences in academic settings.

Research Interests