Lynn Tran

Lynn Tran has an extensive background in research, education, and project management. Lynn is currently a Program Director at the National Science Foundation (NSF), where they started in November 2021. Prior to that, Lynn worked as a Research Director at the Lawrence Hall of Science since 2013. Lynn also served as an Affiliate Consultant at the UC Berkeley Center for Teaching and Learning starting in 2016. Lynn's earlier experiences include roles as a Research Specialist and Center Manager for COSEE California at the Lawrence Hall of Science from 2008 to 2012, a Project Director at the Center for Informal Learning and Schools from 2006 to 2007, and a Research Associate at King's College London from 2005 to 2007. Lynn began their career as a Graduate Student Assistant at North Carolina State University from 2000 to 2004 and as an Outreach Instructor at the Natural History Museum from 1998 to 2000. Lynn also completed a winter internship at the Institute for Learning Innovation in 2004.

Lynn Tran's education history includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from UCLA, which was obtained between 1994 and 1998. Lynn then pursued a Master of Science (M.S) degree in Science Education from North Carolina State University from 2000 to 2002. Continuing their education at the same institution, Lynn completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Science Education between 2000 and 2004. Lastly, Lynn attended King's College London from 2005 to 2007, but no specific degree or field of study is provided for this period.