Excellence in Teaching, 2024
College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Exceptional lecturer. Genuinely caring. Knowledgeable. Engaged. Tireless. These are just a few examples of the enthusiastic descriptors Megan Enos-Fournier’s students and colleagues use to describe her effectiveness in and out of the classroom. A senior lecturer in the department of molecular, cellular and biomedical sciences, Megan is a well-respected and dedicated educator whose impact is felt throughout the college. From biology to virology, foundational to upper-level, Megan has a significant impact teaching hundreds of students each semester and somehow manages to connect with and encourage them on a personal level.
Since joining the faculty in 2019, she has served as a role model to her colleagues, especially during the different phases of the pandemic, as she confidently and effectively adapted to various teaching modalities. In 2021, Megan led a substantive redesign of the first-year biology course to incorporate a peer-led, team-learning component. Her students report the pedagogical shift in the course structure provides deeper understanding of material, opportunities to develop leadership skills and overall greater confidence in mastering challenging scientific concepts.
The testimonials of Megan’s students further illustrate the impact she has had on their university experience. “Standing before a class of 200 freshmen, she commands the room with the confidence seen in those who possess both talent and passion. As a student, it was immediately apparent that she was a knowledgeable and skilled lecturer. I was unaware at the time, however, that Megan would be a pillar of my academic experience at UNH,” one student wrote.
The College of Life Sciences & Agriculture is proud to recognize Megan Enos-Fournier with the 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award. Our community is profoundly grateful for her exceptional dedication and remarkable commitment to the success and growth of our students.
About this Award
Each year, the University selects a small number of its outstanding faculty for special recognition of their achievements in teaching, scholarship, and service. Awards for Excellence in Teaching are given in each college and school, and University-wide awards recognize public service, research, teaching, and engagement.
