Melissa A. Burt – Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

Email: Melissa.Burt@colostate.edu
Research and teaching website

Education

• Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science – 2016 – Colorado State University
• M.S. in Atmospheric Science – 2008 – Colorado State University
• B.S. in Meteorology – 2005 – Millersville University

Teaching Interests

• Social responsibility in atmospheric science

Research Interests

Dr. Burt explores areas of discipline-based education research. Her research centers on science identity and belonging, the influence of mentorship and well-being, social justice inclusion in STEM education, and science communication.

Research Sponsors

• National Science Foundation (NSF)

Awards and Honors

• CSU WSCOE Diversity and Inclusion Award, 2023
• The Charles E. Anderson Award, American Meteorological Society, 2021
• CSU President’s Council on Culture Award, 2021
• IAspire Leadership Academy Fellow, 2020
• American Meteorological Society Award for Early Career Achievement, 2017

Positions

• Inaugural Chair, Culture and Inclusion Cabinet, American Meteorological Society, 2020 – present
• Faculty Advisor, National Society of Black Engineers, CSU student chapter, 2019 – present
• Vice President, Earth Science Women’s Network, 2018 – present
• Councilor, American Meteorological Society, 2017-2021
• Director, REU Site in Earth System Science, 2008 – present