Polly Conrad
Senior Lecturer, Operations Director of the Analytics Solutions Center
Department(s):- Data Analytics and Information Systems
Education
M.S., Biology – Ecology, Truman State University, 2003
B.S., Biology, Truman State University, 2001
Awards
Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year - 2022
Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year - 2019
Teacher of the Year - 2018
Biography
Polly Conrad moved to Logan from Las Vegas. She earned her Master of Science degree from Truman State University, where she studied biology. She proceeded to work for university, government agency, industry, and non-profit organizations since 2003. Polly is part biologist, part statistics nerd, and part business analyst. She has utilized various data analytics strategies and communication skills to inform management decisions and effectively manage programs. She is eager to bring her experiences into the classroom and identify effective instructional strategies to better capture students' attention.
Passionate about the outdoors, the move to Logan was a natural fit. In her free time, Polly loves to spend time with family and friends, and she is an avid wildlife conservationist.