Denise Su is an associate professor in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change and research scientist in the Institute of Human Origins. Her research explores the environments in which our early ancestors lived to provide insight into how environmental factors shaped the trajectory of human evolution. She was previously the Curator of Paleobotany and Paleoecology and Chief Academic Engagement Officer at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, integrating research with public outreach and education and leading initiatives to increase access to and diversify participation in science.
