As a Physics Outreach Coordinator, Cierra works with the outreach team to support existing outreach programs and to develop new physics experiences for the community. She is particularly interested in ensuring that outreach programs present scientific information in a way that is accessible to a wide range of students, regardless of their prior experiences in science. She believes this is best accomplished by encouraging student interaction, connecting to student prior knowledge, and drawing on student interests. Cierra previously taught high school physics. She has an M.A. in science education from Stanford University and an M.S. in geotechnical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley.

As the Hybrid Quantum Architectures and Networks (HQAN) Outreach Program Manager, Sarah provides quantum science outreach to students and teachers in Wisconsin and Illinois. With programs such as Wonders of Quantum Physics (WoQP) and TeachQuantum, she assists educators in implementing quantum science into their curriculum. She is particularly interested in inspiring people from all backgrounds to pursue a career in STEAM, supporting early-career scientists the collegiate level and beyond to have continued success, and increasing accessibility in physics. Sarah received her B.S. in Physics from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and M.S. in Physics from the University of Missouri. She joined the department in 2023 after many years of working in planetariums doing physics and astronomy outreach.