Jennifer Henderson

Jennifer Henderson is an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University's Department of Geosciences, specializing in wind engineering, atmospheric measurement, and disaster research. She bridges physical sciences with policy-relevant studies on risk, uncertainty, and equity in weather and climate extremes.

Education:

• B.A. in Psychology and English, Weber State University (2000)
• M.A. in Cultural Studies, Kansas State University (2002)
• M.F.A. in Creative Nonfiction, Goucher College (2004)
• Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies, Virginia Tech (2016)

Research Focus: Dr. Henderson's work examines decision-making processes amid disasters like tornadoes and hurricanes, emphasizing marginalized communities. Her research spans political ecology, vulnerability/resilience frameworks, and innovative geographic methods.

Laboratory: She directs the Risk and Equity in Disasters (RED) Lab, which employs qualitative methods and novel data collection techniques to study warning systems, public safety infrastructures, and community interactions with experts like the National Weather Service.

Synergistic Activities:

• Member of TTU STEM-CORE
• Associate Editor for Weather, Climate and Society

Courses Taught:

• GEOG 2300: Introduction to Human Geography
• GEOG 3340: Introduction to Research in Human Geography
• GEOG 3360: Technology and the Human Landscape
• GEOG 4320: Environmental Hazards and Disasters