Elizabeth Finlayson Harris

Bio

Elizabeth Finlayson Harris is a PhD student in Curriculum and Teacher Education at Stanford University, specializing in science, engineering, and technology education with a minor in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Her research examines epistemology, affect, and feminist perspectives in science education, with particular attention to pre-service teacher learning. She has published in Science Education, Emotion, Space and Society, and Studying Teacher Education, and her current projects explore humor, laughter, and epistemic affect in science classrooms. A former high school physics teacher and instructional designer, Liz brings a commitment to equity, joy, and critical inquiry in both her teaching and scholarship.

Honors & Awards

• Joyful Learning Grant Recipient, Stanford Accelerator for Learning (2025)
• Stanford Graduate Fellowship in Science & Engineering, Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (2024)

Education & Certifications

• M.A., Brigham Young University, Teacher Education (2022)
• B.S., Brigham Young University, Physics Education (2020)