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Alexandra Werth
Alexandra Werth is a new Assistant Professor in Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in engineering and physics from Swarthmore College (2014) and a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from Princeton University (2019). Her doctoral research focused on developing a non-invasive, mid-infrared glucose sensor using quantum cascade laser spectroscopy for diabetes management. During her graduate studies, Dr. Werth founded a start-up based on her mid-infrared spectroscopic system, which achieved recognition through winning multiple pitch competitions, participating in two accelerator programs, and receiving the Innovation Grant from the New Jersey Health Foundation. Following her Ph.D., she conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she studied STEM education, particularly the learning experiences of undergraduate instructional labs and research projects. Most notably, she played a key role in the development, implementation, and evaluation the first reported, large-enrollment, introductory physics course-based research experience (CURE).
Postdoctoral Researchers
Campbell McColley
Campbell McColley is a Postdoctoral Associate in the BEEAR Research Group. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University (2016) and a Ph.D. in environmental engineering from Oregon State University (2023). Prior to doctorate he also obtained industry experience in the manufacturing and nonprofit sectors. His doctoral research focused on the fate of micro- and nanoplastics in aquatic environmental systems focusing on transformations by natural organic matter. Concurrently during his graduate studies,
Dr. McColley also conducted engineering education research focused on authentic assessments in engineering classrooms and obtained a certificate in college and university teaching from OSU.