Assistant Teaching Professor
Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology Department
UC Santa Barbara
Jackie is an ecologist and pedagogical consultant. She earned her degrees in biology (B.S.), Mycology (M.Sc.), and Quantitative and Systems Biology (Ph.D.) all while exploring inclusive teaching practices as a graduate student instructor. Jackie has been teaching since 2006 and has served as the Associate Director for UC Merced's Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning. Now, as a faculty member at UCSB, Jackie continues to focus on STEM education research, studying how experiential learning and field-based learning increase a student's sense of belonging and self-efficacy in STEM disciplines.