Valerie Hsieh holds a Ph.D. in physics from Columbia University. Her graduate research focused on the electronic and optical properties of 2D heterostructures, as characterized using atomic force microscopy methods. She is passionate about science policy and science communication, particularly concerning topics of difficult knowledge in STEM disciplines. As a Senior Lead Teaching Fellow through Columbia University’s Center for Teaching and Learning, she organized and facilitated a university-wide learning community for graduate instructors about difficult knowledge and inclusive teaching practices; this workshop was later transformed to a digital seminar and was delivered to a nationwide network of educators from over 70 academic institutions. She is an avid language learner, marathoner, and competitive ultimate frisbee. She holds a BA in physics and German from the University of California, Berkeley.
Valerie Hsieh 