She holds a Ph.D. in Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology from the University of California, Riverside and studies behavioral endocrinology and stress physiology. Dr. Harris has judged over 10 science fairs, including the local South Plains Regional Science Fair in 2014. Additionally, she has mentored several middle and high school science fair students. One former mentee from Riverside, California won gold at the local and regional fair, went on to compete at the California State Science Fair, and is now a college student in engineering. Dr. Harris is committed to mentoring, outreach, and science education at all grade levels. She currently mentors TTU undergraduate students in research and is a reviewer for the middle and high school science outlet, Journal of Emerging Investigators.