Jessica R. Santangelo

Dr. Jessica R. Santangelo is a Professor of Biology at Hofstra University. Her research focuses on STEM student success across classroom, institutional, and multi-institutional scales, emphasizing metacognitive skill development and equity in higher education. She leads the (STEM)² Network, an inter-institutional initiative promoting inclusion in STEM fields. Dr. Santangelo teaches courses such as General Biology, Ecology & Evolution, and a STEM Writing/Metacognition Seminar.

• Education: PhD, Cornell University; BS, Auburn University

Her research spans metacognitive skill development in undergraduates/graduates, institutional resource optimization for STEM success, and collaborative network-building to address systemic barriers. She coordinates interdisciplinary teams at Hofstra and nationwide.

No recent articles or awards are listed in the provided text. Her advising and grant activities are implied through her leadership roles, though specific details are not disclosed. She is affiliated with the (STEM)² Network and collaborates across institutions to advance educational equity.