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Dr. Jan DeWaters is an Associate Professor at the Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Clarkson University. She is affiliated with the Institute for a Sustainable Environment and Institute for STEM Education.
Education Background:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering (2011), Clarkson University
- M.S. in Environmental Engineering (1987), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering (1985), University of New Hampshire
Teaching Interests:
- ES110 - Engineering and Society
- ES238 - Introduction to Energy Systems
- ED440 - Seminar in Cultural Competency and Teaching in the STEM Classroom
- MP210/MP310 - Food-to-Energy Project Class
Research Trends:
Dr. DeWaters leads engineering education research focused on project-based learning, energy literacy, and sustainability education. Her work bridges K-16 STEM education with environmental systems analysis, often using real-world data and classroom experiments to evaluate learning outcomes. Key projects include the Food-to-Energy Project, STEM-Up NY Noyce Scholarship Program, and CLICS interdisciplinary sustainability modules.
Scientific Awards:
- ASEE ECCD Best Paper Award (2021)
- Mara H. Wasburn Early Engineering Educator Grant (2014)
- Premier Curriculum Award for K-12 Engineering (2009)
Advising & Grants: Dr. DeWaters collaborates with cross-disciplinary faculty to improve diversity in STEM through contextualized engineering education. She has received grants for K-12 teacher professional development and sociotechnical curriculum design.
Labs & Teams: She co-leads the Food-to-Energy Project and STEM-Up NY initiatives, focusing on community partnerships for educational innovation.
