Erin Scanlon (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in Residence at University of Connecticut - Avery Point in the physics department.

She received a B.S. in physics at Michigan Technological University, a M.S. in physics at Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in developmental education at Texas State University. She conducts physics education research focusing on supporting viability in peoples’ needs, abilities, and interests in STEM.