Megan Shields Formato

Megan Shields Formato is an Advanced Lecturer in the Program in Writing and Rhetoric at Stanford University.12 She holds a PhD in History of Science from Harvard University and a BA from Amherst College.1

Academic Background and Interests

Dr. Formato's research interests include:

• 20th-century physics
• Niels Bohr and the Bohr Atomic Model
• Science as a literary practice
• Relations between literature and science1

Roles at Stanford

In addition to her position as an Advanced Lecturer, Megan Shields Formato:

• Serves as a tutor in the Hume Center for Speaking and Writing at Stanford24
• Is involved with the Leland Scholars Program at Stanford University4

Contact Information

Her work email at Stanford University is mformato@stanford.edu.3

Megan Shields Formato's professional experience and educational background make her well-suited for her role in the Program in Writing and Rhetoric, where she likely draws upon her interdisciplinary expertise in science and literature to guide students in their academic writing and communication skills.