Jazlin Ebenezer

Jazlin Ebenezer is a Professor and Charles H. Gershensen Distinguished Faculty Fellow in the College of Education at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA, where she has been since Fall 2001. Prior to this, she served for ten years at the University of Manitoba, Canada. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of British Columbia (1991), an M.Ed. and B.A. in Education (Physical Science) from Western Washington University, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from Madurai University, India.

Her research is centered on conceptual change teaching and learning in science and technology-embedded scientific inquiry. She has made significant contributions to science teacher education through curriculum development, qualitative research, and international collaboration. Her work emphasizes student-centered, inquiry-based learning and the integration of technology to enhance scientific understanding.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on technology integration in science education, teacher and student conceptions, and innovative pedagogical models. Key themes include phenomenography as an assessment tool, discourse in science classrooms, cognitive development through multiple representations, and the use of environmental research to foster inquiry. Her research spans K-12 and higher education contexts, with a consistent emphasis on equity, holistic development, and reflective practice.

• Charles H. Gershensen Distinguished Faculty Fellowship (2019-21)
• Fulbright Specialist Award (2013-18)
• Marquis America Who's Who (2003)
• Rh Award (Research), University of Manitoba (2000)
• Research Merit, Faculty Association, University of Manitoba (1999)
• Outstanding Students Honoring Outstanding Teachers Award, University of Manitoba (1994)

Dr. Ebenezer has been a principal investigator on multiple grants, including an NSF ITEST grant (PI, $1.2M) and a $1.2M NSF grant for integrating IT into Lake Erie ecosystem research. She has served as a consultant on international projects, such as a TÜBİTAK project in Turkey. Her advising includes mentoring pre-service teachers and guiding research on conceptual change and curriculum development. She has also been a member of advisory boards for large-scale educational initiatives.

She has established and led research models such as the Common Knowledge Construction Model and the Technology-Embedded Scientific Inquiry (TESI) Model. She has conducted extensive international work, delivering keynotes and seminars across India, Turkey, Thailand, China, and Sri Lanka, often focusing on science education reform, qualitative research, and curriculum innovation.