About me
Maria Gallardo-Williams, PhD, is the Director of Faculty Development in the Office for Faculty Excellence at North Carolina State University. With a background in chemistry education, she spent most of her academic career as a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry. During that time, she worked with students and colleagues to develop online teaching and learning materials, including open access virtual reality lab experiences that are in use by many institutions worldwide. Her current focus centers around faculty development, mentoring, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, where she is actively engaged in the creation and dissemination of open-access materials and resources. Committed to enhancing educational practices, she explores innovative strategies that bridge the gap between traditional and digital pedagogies, ensuring faculty members are equipped with the tools needed for success.