Empower! Dr. Claire Meaders is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of California, San Diego where she conducts biology education research. Claire got her start in science studying plants, but then switched to studying people because she wanted to help improve how students learn. Her research now focuses on better understanding introductory college STEM courses. Claire has volunteered with several K-12 outreach groups such as the Journal of Emerging Investigators and Science Club for Girls. Through her outreach and research she wants to help students not only get excited about STEM but also succeed in STEM.