Please join us in welcoming Elise Gowen, our new Science Librarian.

Elise is the librarian for STEM disciplines at Smith, as well as providing data services to faculty as needed. Her research interests include: Open access, outreach planning, virtual reality, science communication, climate change disinformation. She is subject librarian for:

Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Sciences
Engineering
Environmental Science & Policy
Exercise & Sport Studies
Geosciences
History of Science and Technology
Mathematics & Statistics
Neuroscience
Physics
Psychology
Statistical and Data Sciences

Elise is a Pacific Northwest native, and before coming to Smith College, she worked at Microsoft Library, University of Colorado Boulder, and Penn State. Outside of work, she enjoys kayaking, pickleball, and video games.

Contact

Please feel free to reach out to Elise at egowen@smith.edu.