Education: MA Natural Science
Location: Santa Clara, California, USA
Contact: jennifer.claudio@bmsis.org
Research and Career Interests: Evo-Devo, Epidemiology, Entomology, Typography, Science Communication and Education
Jennifer Claudio is a former high school science teacher whose philosophy focused on authentic learning experiences through research and applied exploration. During her years at Oak Grove High School in San Jose, she taught Biology, AP Biology, Advanced Science Research, and Forensic Science. She also mentored students conducting independent research and participating in science fairs, earning recognition for her contributions to science education, including the 2019 Horace Lucich Award for Outstanding Teachers at the Synopsys Championship (Silicon Valley Regional Science and Engineering Fair).
Jennifer currently works at NASA Ames Center with roles in supporting the GeneLab for High Schools summer training program and being a data coordinator for the Open Science Data Repository (OSDR).
Within Blue Marble Space, Jennifer co-leads the Science Communication and Education Network (SCENe) Action Group, whose mission is to connect STEM participants -- formal and informal educators, students, families, researchers, and more -- to resources and opportunities. SCENe's current active projects include collecting and curating STEM resources and hosting a live speaker engagement series called The Forum.