Dr. Caroline Solomon

Gallaudet University

Dr. Caroline Solomon, Professor of Biology and Director of the School of Science, Technology, Accessibility and Mathematics and Public Health at Gallaudet University, is an aquatic ecologist and a mentor for STEM deaf and hard-of-hearing students. She has obtained 5 federal grants in the past 8 years for efforts to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in STEM through providing authentic research opportunities and fostering vertical mentoring. Her work has been featured in numerous reviewed papers, conference articles, invited presentations, news releases and a short biography in K-12 science textbooks. Dr. Solomon’s contributions have earned her teaching and education awards from the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography, Gallaudet University, National Public Radio (50 great teachers) and several features in prominent education media. In addition, she was invited to speak at the 2017 National March for Science in Washington D.C. Her latest publications include An Often Overlooked Element of Diversity: Disability (2021, ASLO Bulletin) and Meeting Frameworks must be even more inclusive (2021, Nature Ecol Evol). Dr. Solomon obtained her BA in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Harvard University, MS in biological oceanography from the University of Washington, and Ph.D. in biological oceanography from the University of Maryland.