Dr. Laurel Hartley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Co-Directs the CU Denver STEM Learning Assistant Program. In addition to her role as CU Denver STEM lead on the SEP project, she leads and/or supports multiple projects in STEM education primarily funded through the NSF IUSE and Noyce Programs. Dr. Hartley has active research in STEM education and ecology. Dr. Hartley is a University of Colorado President's Teaching Scholar.