Megan A. Sumeracki, PhD

Megan Sumeracki (formerly Megan Smith) is a full, tenured Professor at Rhode Island College. She co-founded the Learning Scientists in January 2016 with Yana Weinstein, a former member of the team.

Background:

Megan received her Master’s in Experimental Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis and her PhD in Cognitive Psychology from Purdue University. Her area of expertise is in human learning and memory, and applying the science of learning in educational contexts. Megan's research program focuses on the application of cognition to education, and specifically enhancing meaningful learning in the classroom and during independent study. She is also passionate about science communication and is an original co-founder of The Learning Scientists. In her spare time Meg crochets, plays board games, and reads. She also loves to travel, go hiking and wine tasting, and spend time with her young daughter and husband!  -- @DrSumeracki