Megan enjoys helping others learn about all the interesting things in the world that can be explained with physics. Megan has almost two decades of experience in undergraduate education, primarily in a laboratory course setting, which began when she worked as a teaching assistant during her own undergraduate studies at UPEI. 

As a Laboratory Technician in both Engineering and Physics, Megan supports student learning through instruction and supervision of engineering science and physics activities in laboratory settings. She provides support to faculty with the design and set-up of lab activities, and she also maintains the equipment used in teaching laboratories and organizes outreach activities. She is also responsible for maintaining a safe environment in laboratories and has worked extensively with colleagues to develop a complete safety training course for Engineering students that is delivered online.

During the pandemic she worked in collaboration with colleagues to develop an online 1st-year physics lab course (that has been well-received by the students based on surveys they've done) and preparing kits for Engineering students to do lab activities at home. 

In 2018 Megan was recognized with a Presidential Recognition Award of Merit for Volunteer and Community Service. Her community outreach activities have included: 

• hosting viewings with the Physics Department’s telescopes for the public and community groups; 
• giving presentations on astronomy to local libraries, children’s groups, and schools; 
• providing technical support to the Library Telescope Program;
• organizing Girls Get WISE retreats; and leading STEM activities for children and teens who are visiting the university   

Megan has a Bachelor of Science, Honours (Physics) from UPEI; a Master of Science in Physics from the University of Alberta; and, a Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) from Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Megan is one of the fantastic and knowledgeable instructional staff at UPEI that supports students as they learn in laboratory settings on campus.