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Jenna Smith is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Notre Dame. She holds a PhD in nuclear physics from Michigan State University (2014) and a BS from Rhodes College (2009). Her research interests span curriculum design, teaching assistant training, faculty development, and integrating AI tools into education. She transitioned to full-time teaching in 2016 after a postdoctoral appointment at TRIUMF with the GRIFFIN/TIGRESS group. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, her work focuses on neutron-unbound systems, beta decay spectroscopy, and gamma-ray correlation techniques.
Education:
- PhD in Nuclear Physics, Michigan State University, 2014
- BS in Physics, Rhodes College, 2009
Research Interests:
- Physics Education Innovation
- Curriculum Development
- Nuclear Spectroscopy (neutron-unbound states, beta decay)
- AI in Teaching and Assessment
Her publications highlight collaborations with advanced facilities like GRIFFIN at TRIUMF, focusing on isotopes like calcium, indium, tin, and cadmium. Recent work explores quasiparticle configurations and Markov chain Monte Carlo methods in decay analysis.
She directs the Engineering Physics labs and leads course transformation initiatives. Her teaching portfolio includes diverse audiences and institutions, emphasizing pedagogical innovation.
