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Jess (she/her) holds a B.S. degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior and a Ph.D. in STEM Education, both from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. After earning her PhD, Jess worked as a postdoc on an HHMI Inclusive Excellence grant at Syracuse University. In this role, she supported Biology and Chemistry instructors in transforming their courses to include active and inclusive pedagogies.

In her current role as a STEM Teaching Consultant, Jess works with faculty in the STEM disciplines to help them create active, inclusive, and innovative learning environments. Her interests include implementing active learning techniques, supporting faculty in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, and working with faculty to make the STEM disciplines more inclusive and equitable for all. Outside of work, Jess enjoys reading and walking with her husband and two dogs.

Recent Publications


Using a STEM Course on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility to Explore Student Reflections on their Socialization into STEM and their Observations of the Figured World of Higher Education STEM Contexts.

Journal Article CBE life sciences education · March 2025 Science remains an exclusionary field to people who do not align with "acceptable" worldviews (e.g., white, Western, masculine). One avenue for making science more welcoming and inclusive is to empower current science students to become change agents in th ... Full text Cite

Graded FGF activity patterns distinct cell types within the apical sensory organ of the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis.

Journal Article Developmental biology · June 2024 Bilaterian animals have evolved complex sensory organs comprised of distinct cell types that function coordinately to sense the environment. Each sensory unit has a defined architecture built from component cell types, including sensory cells, non-sensory ... Full text Cite

How do we Address Faculty Burnout? Start by Exploring Faculty Motivation

Journal Article Innovative Higher Education · June 2024 Full text Cite
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