PEACH, CHERYL

Research Interests

• STEM Education and Outreach

Degrees

• Ph.D. Geological Sciences, Columbia University, 1993
• M.S. Oceanography, University of Washington, 1987
• B.A. Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia, 1982

Bio

Cheryl Peach, Ph.D. is the Director of Scripps Educational Alliances, a position focused on supporting the interplay between science and education at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Cheryl’s primary role is to spearhead new initiatives in educational outreach, as well as incorporate aspects of Scripps research activities into high quality educational programs locally, regionally and nationally. Cheryl has also had a long career in undergraduate instruction, including her present position as a Lecturer at UC San Diego. She has taught courses in earth history and evolution, climate science and science communications, as well as seminars and workshops for graduate students aimed at increasing their communications skills. Prior to her arrival at Scripps, Cheryl spent 7 years as an oceanography faculty member and interim dean at Sea Education Association (SEA). At SEA, Cheryl served as a seagoing research scientist and taught college undergraduates both on shore and at sea. She obtained her Ph.D. in geochemistry from Columbia University, a master’s degree in oceanography from the University of Washington, and a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences from the University of Virginia.