Sanlyn Buxner is a research professor of Science Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies in the College of Education at the University of Arizona.  Her research focuses on understanding the impact of research experiences on teachers, students, and community scientists, as well as exploring non-traditional ways to engage youth and families in science learning.  She is an active program evaluator for STEM programs both on and off campus and teaches an undergraduate course in program evaluation. Sanlyn serves as the Director of Graduate Studies for the Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies PhD program, Language Reading and Culture MA program, Teaching and Learning MA program, and the Teaching and Teacher Education M.Ed. program. She is also the Vice-Chair of the Graduate Council for the University of Arizona. Her active research collaborations include: Growing Mathletes Building a culture of health in the green: Participatory learning and action to address air and soil quality in rural underserved communities EHS TRUE TIMESTEP BIORETS Santa Cruz River From 2017-2023, she served as the Education Officer of the Division for Planetary Sciences and she currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Education Committee of the American Astronomical Society.