Jane Robertson Evia

Jane Robertson Evia is a Collegiate Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, within the College of Science. Her academic roles include teaching and research in statistics education and collaborative learning. She holds a B.S. in Statistics from North Carolina State University (1994), an M.A. in Mathematics from Appalachian State University (2007), and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2012).

Her research focuses on statistics education, emphasizing collaborative learning environments, student self-efficacy, program evaluation, and STEM communication. Notable projects include embodied visual analytics in education, project-based learning methodologies, and measuring scientists' efficacy in public engagement.

Publications highlight her contributions to educational technology, science communication assessment frameworks, and pedagogical innovations. She is affiliated with professional organizations like the American Educational Research Association and the International Association for Statistical Education.