Sarah Prescott

I am a biochemist, educator, and systems-oriented leader working at the intersection of green chemistry, sustainability, and STEM education reform. My work focuses on advancing environmentally responsible science education through curriculum innovation, faculty development, and collaborative knowledge-building.

I serve as Associate Professor of Biochemistry at the University of New Hampshire, where I teach Green Goggles – Introduction to Green Chemistry and recently designed and launched Greener by Design: Smarter Science for People & Planet, an upper-level elective for life sciences majors that integrates sustainability, systems thinking, and environmental responsibility into advanced STEM coursework. My scholarship centers on green chemistry education, comparative genomics, and systems-based approaches to inclusive STEM teaching.

In addition to my faculty role, I am Executive Director of BioQUEST, a national nonprofit dedicated to research-rich, inclusive STEM education. I lead cross-institution partnerships and faculty mentoring initiatives that connect sustainability, systems thinking, and equitable pedagogy at scale.

I have facilitated inclusive STEM teaching and learning communities nationally, advancing accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks in higher education. I also serve as a module developer and Faculty Mentoring Network facilitator with the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute.

I was honored to serve as the inaugural Chief Editor and Moderator for the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC), supporting the growth of a collaborative, peer-engaged platform for green chemistry educators.

I live in New Hampshire, where I have a small homestead with ducks, geese, chickens, dogs, and rabbits. Gardening, birding, and land restoration are daily reminders that sustainability begins close to the ground.