Contact
Florida Museum of Natural History
McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity
3215 Hull Rd
Gainesville, Florida 32611-2710
352-273-2006
mennes@floridamuseum.ufl.edu
X: @AFishNamedMeg
Programs
Museum Education Research Group
Thompson Earth Systems Institute
Other Affiliations
UF School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
The Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies
Education
Ph.D., STEM Education, North Carolina State University
M.A., Environmental Studies, University of North Carolina
B.S., Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina
Research Interests
Museum Education, STEM Career Interests, Diversity, Distance Learning, Informal Science Educators
Publications
Recent Research News
It takes a village: Study shows community is key to a sustained passion for science among adolescents
The results of a yearlong science program show that one of the best ways to instill a lasting interest in…
Megan Ennes named director of the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute
Megan Ennes, assistant curator of museum education at the Florida Museum of Natural History, has been named the new director…
Children have less perceived access to important tools than reported by their parents
According to a new study, children think they have less access to common measurement tools and toys around the house…
See all articles featuring Megan Ennes
Photo courtesy of Megan Ennes. Please contact our research news desk for media inquiries.