Merideth M. Sellars
| Grant Category: | Fulbright Specialist Program |
| Project Title: | Portable Museum for Innovative Education |
| Field of Study: | Public (Global) Health |
| Home Institution: | Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH |
| Host Institution: | Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, Puducherry |
| Grant Start Month: | July 2025 |
| Duration of Grant: | 31 days |
Brief Bio:
Ms. Merideth Sellars, MS, is a professor in the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences at Columbus State Community College, where she has dedicated over 20 years to advancing STEM education, outreach, and student success. She has also served as the principal investigator for the Future Scientists of Ohio Scholars Program, as faculty advisor to the STEM Club, and as coordinator for STEM Community Outreach and Engagement. Currently, she leads her college’s participation in the Destination Ohio State University (DOSU) and Researcher Mentor Teacher (RMT) programs, which support student pathways into research and higher education.
Ms. Sellars has co-authored 11 interactive iBooks and three laboratory manuals in human anatomy and physiology. She has also served as her department’s distance learning lead instructor. She is an active member – and past five-year vice-chair – of the Ohio State University’s Biomedical Engineering External Advisory Council and also contributes to the STEM Industry Council’s Career Readiness Program for Columbus city schools. Additionally, she coordinates the “We Are STEM” annual event, which connects high school students to hands-on STEM experiences and career exploration opportunities.
Her commitment to teaching excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, including the Columbus State Distinguished Teaching Award (2002, 2011, and finalist in 2024) and the Outstanding Woman Leader Award (2016). Ms. Sellars is especially passionate about mentoring new faculty and championing innovative, inclusive teaching practices that foster student engagement and success.