Dr. Shahnaz Masani

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shahnaz Firdaus Masani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University. Her research interests center on factors that enhance equity, inclusion, and learning in undergraduate STEM classrooms. She conducts lab studies focusing on language use and framing around topics such as genetics, race, and sex, and how these factors influence student understanding and feelings of belonging in the classroom. Additionally, she investigates class structures and policies, exploring the impact of flexible course structures, grading strategies, and student-designed activities on learning and belonging in educational settings.

Research Interests

Courses

LB 144: Biology Organismal Biology

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology