Biography

Dr. Anne Donnelly holds a B.A. in Biology, an MBA in Finance and a Ph.D. in Education and Curriculum, the latter from the University of Florida.  She has over 30 years of professional experience in the field of education as both a teacher and administrator including her current position as Director of the UF Center for Undergraduate Research.   As the founding Director of this center, she has developed a one-stop-shop for students of all disciplines who are interested in undergraduate research.   In recognition of her efforts encouraging and supporting students from diverse backgrounds, in 2015 she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring from President Barack Obama at a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House.

Education:

• Ph.D., Science Education, University of Florida
• M.B.A., Finance, Georgia State University
• B.A., Zoology, Ohio Wesleyan University