Jennifer Bennett

Jennifer Bennett serves as Associate Professor of Biology & Earth Science at Otterbein University, specializing in microbial genetics, bioinformatics, and cellular microbiology with expertise spanning bacterial signaling, biochemical analysis, and advanced microscopy techniques.

Her research portfolio emphasizes:

• Microbial genetic mechanisms
• Computational bioinformatics applications
• Cellular structure-function relationships
• Bacterial communication pathways
• Genetic engineering methodologies

Bennett directs significant academic initiatives including her current role as Chair of the American Society for Microbiology national science teaching fellows program, which develops doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers for faculty careers at undergraduate-focused institutions through specialized pedagogical training and mentorship.