Jennifer R Cruz

Jennifer R Cruz serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences at Quinnipiac University, where she teaches undergraduate courses in General Chemistry and Nutrition Science from her office in Buckman Center 135B (Mail Drop: BC-SCI).

Her academic background includes:

• B.A. in Chemistry, California State University, Sacramento (2004)
• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, University of California, Riverside (2011)

Specializing in Analytical Chemistry, Professor Cruz focuses on foundational science education through courses like General Chemistry I/II and Nutrition Science. Her teaching methodology bridges theoretical chemistry with practical nutritional applications, emphasizing investigative learning approaches for undergraduate students.

As a dedicated teaching professor, her contributions center on curriculum development and pedagogical innovation within physical sciences education rather than laboratory-based research.