Geneva Stein, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Social Sciences and the Director of Graduate Programs at Minerva University. Minerva has been ranked as the most innovative university in the world for the past two years. One reason for this ranking is our fully active learning courses that are designed using the science of learning. In addition to facilitating these courses, we teach our students about the principles of learning and how to apply them to their learning inside and outside of the classroom. Though Stein began her career as a molecular biologist, she is now focused on understanding how humans learn and translating the science of learning into effective pedagogical practice. Stein has presented and published papers on learning strategies, curriculum integration, and decision making skills. Stein is passionate about helping students understand how, with effort and guidance, they can intentionally develop critical thinking processes and refine their methods of working interdependently and independently toward success in their chosen field. She believes it is essential for students to gain the skills needed to be lifelong learners given the rapid changes in technology and the global landscape. As the Director of Minerva’s Graduate Programs Stein prepares current and emerging leaders worldwide to fearlessly innovate solutions to today’s and tomorrow’s challenges while embracing diverse and interdisciplinary perspectives. Prof. Stein joined Minerva from her position in the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning at Princeton University where she also served as a lecturer in Molecular Biology. She earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Neuroscience from Princeton researching the genetics of learning and memory in C. elegans. In addition to working at Minerva, Stein is a visiting Professor at Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo. Stein has also consulted with educators and EdTech start-ups.