I’m Heather Broadhead, and I teach Polymer Science and Engineering at The University of Southern Mississippi. My goal as an educator is to develop lifelong learners. I love to learn! I love science! Having the opportunity to teach new generations of scientific scholars is the most rewarding career I could imagine. There was not a specific time in my educational career when I decided that I wanted to become a teacher, but I have had many amazing teachers and mentors who have guided me along the way. They not only taught me the fundamentals of math, science, and communication, they also challenged me to think critically and solve problems in new frontiers of research. They gave me the type of confidence that I strive to encourage in my students. I noticed that even as a graduate student, mentoring undergraduates was one of the most fulfilling aspects of my graduate work. While I was a postdoc, I had the opportunity to teach a few polymer science courses as an adjunct professor. After that, there was no turning back. I love being a part of shaping future scientists and engineers and helping them reach their potential. I am enthusiastic about every aspect of polymer science and engineering as well as the research in this field, and I strive to impart this excitement to my students.
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