Janet Ha Poirot

Janet Ha Poirot is an Assistant Professor at George Mason University, specializing in interdisciplinary education and curriculum design. She serves as the Associate Director of Academic Services in the Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS) program.

• Education: Bachelors degree from Carnegie Mellon University; MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University

Her academic work focuses on classical literature, creative writing, and adult student curriculum development. She has designed and taught multiple courses including:

• BIS 300 - Understanding Interdisciplinary Studies
• BIS 390 - The Research Process
• BIS 301 - Adult Learner Transition
• BIS 490 - Research/Scholarship Intensive: Senior Capstone Project

These courses emphasize academic writing, research skills, and helping adult learners overcome educational challenges.