Megan smiles at the camera. She is white with dark brown/black hair that is shaved on one side and curly just past the chin on the other. They are wearing a white collared button down linen shirt, a gold choker, and gold hoop earrings.

Megan G. Massa, PhD

– Assistant Teaching Professor –

I practice student-centered, feedback-driven critical pedagogy grounded in active learning that integrates neuroscience with queer and feminist theories. My current teaching interests involve the development of student-driven course design and assessment strategies within the realm of “ungrading”.

My academic scholarship looks at ways to apply queer feminist theory to basic and preclinical neuroscience research in pursuit of more accurate & socially responsible science. Future engagements include an online discussion with the Society of Toxicology (December 12, 2025 @ 3pm: “Dissecting Sex and Gender in Toxicology“) and a symposium presentation at the 2026 annual Society for Integrative Biology and Physiology in Portland, Oregon (Jan 3-8, 2026).

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