Rachel Yoho
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Dr. Rachel Yoho is a faculty member in the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning at George Mason University, serving as the Assistant Director. She has an interdisciplinary background with expertise in global climate change, renewable energy technologies, and environmental health.
Dr. Yoho is an award-winning educator with extensive experience as a faculty member. She is a Fulbright awardee and completed a Fulbright Specialist award visiting the University of Galway (Ireland). In 2023, Dr. Yoho received the Trailblazer Award as a university partner of the GMU College of Engineering and Computing.
At her previous institution, she received the university-wide educator Rising Star Award two years in a row and an Exemplary Course Award a course that she developed and taught. She received two faculty commendations earlier at another institution.
Dr. Yoho received her PhD in Biological Design (engineering) and a Graduate Certificate in Scientific Teaching in Higher Education (life sciences) from Arizona State University, as well as a BA in Biology from Capital University.