She received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin in 2004. She teaches courses in human biology, including Human Cell Biology & Genetics, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Human Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, and Biomedical Research. In addition, Dr. Grorud is highly involved in K-12 science outreach through initiatives on her campus and summer science camps. She team teaches a course to undergraduates on the public understanding of science with a community outreach component, called Science in Action. Dr. Grorud was also the 2011 recipient of the Underkoffler Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching at Edgewood College.