Mathis Research Group 
Abigail Daane
Hometown: Sherwood, OR, USA
Current Position: Physics Faculty at South Seattle College, WA
Interests/Hobbies: Dancing, hiking, biking, crocheting, reading, playing con mijas, sustainability, gardening, active learning, and social justice in teaching!
What made you interested in our work: It’s challenging to pinpoint the exact moment, but I believe my passion for teaching began when I started instructing dance at the age of 14. My love for science blossomed in the 8th grade thanks to an inspiring teacher. My drive for promoting equitable teaching was influenced by my journey as a woman in STEM classes, and it deepened with every interaction I had with students.
Education background: A.B. in Physics and Astronomy from Mount Holyoke College, M.S. in Physics from Clemson University, Ph.D. in Science Education from Seattle Pacific University