Understanding collective behavior
Exploring how humans and honey bees coordinate their actions, through experimental research, nonlinear analysis, and computational methods.
Explore the research →Research · Education · Community
Research, people,
and conservation.
I’m Megan Chiovaro, a researcher, educator, and project leader bringing quantitative research, technical program experience, and community science engagement to conservation and policy.
My work spans collective behavior in humans and non-human groups (such as honey bees), machine learning, and sustainability education. I’m interested in opportunities that connect rigorous research with collaborative projects and public engagement.
Experience I bring
Connecting analysis, collaboration, and learning
Building programs and teams
Experience in technical task management, co-directing an AI/ML Center of Excellence, and developing a university machine learning course sequence.
Read about program development →Making science accessible
Community sustainability education with Keney Park, science outreach, beekeeper mentoring, and computing workshops for students and researchers.
See my outreach work →My background
A quantitative foundation.
A commitment to education.
I earned my Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology at the University of Connecticut, studying social coordination and collective behavior. I also hold bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Psychology.
As a part-time Teaching Professor at the University of Rhode Island, I developed a machine learning course sequence that helped establish an undergraduate certificate in AI/ML for Engineering Applications. My professional experience includes SEACORP and a data science fellowship with the U.S. Census Bureau.
More about my experience →Let’s connect
I welcome conversations about conservation research, project coordination, and science outreach.
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