Jaclyn J. Stewart

Jaclyn (Jackie) J. Stewart is a Teaching Professor and Associate Dean Academic in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She leads initiatives in curriculum development, science communication, and equity in STEM education, while directing the Stewart Research Group focused on educational psychology and chemistry learning.

• Education: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (SFU, 2014), M.Sc. in Wood Science (UBC, 2005), B.Sc. Honours Chemistry (UBC, 2002)

Her research integrates quantitative and qualitative methods from educational psychology to study chemistry learning at multiple institutional levels, with emphasis on emotional impacts on feedback processing and equity in active learning environments. The Stewart Group employs advanced tools like eye-tracking and electrodermal activity labs to explore these themes.

Her publications reflect a dual focus spanning science education reform (2015-2013) and plant biochemistry (2009-2006), showcasing her interdisciplinary background.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Chemical Institute of Canada Award for Chemistry Education (2022)
  • Killam Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2006, 2010)
  • Undergraduate Chemistry Society Teaching Excellence Award (2010)
  • Alma Mater Society Just Desserts Award (2008, 2012)

Stewart has received funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), UBC's Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund, and the Equity and Inclusion Scholars Program. She co-leads the Centre for Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) and serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Chemical Education.