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Jenna Usprech is Associate Professor of Teaching at University of British Columbia's School of Biomedical Engineering, specializing in cellular engineering education and curriculum innovation. With PhD in tissue engineering from University of Toronto, she develops pedagogical approaches that integrate cellular/tissue engineering into undergraduate curricula.
Teaching innovations focus on:
- Hands-on cellular engineering design experiences
- Teaching strategies promoting knowledge retention
- Critical thinking development in engineering education
- Student wellness integration in STEM
- Science communication training
Publications address STEM outreach accessibility, sustainability in biomedical design education, and creative anatomy instruction methods. Recent research examines familial capital's role in STEM program participation.
She leads development of courses including Cellular Engineering Lab (BMEG 374), Professionalism and Ethics (BMEG 455), and Scientific Communication graduate course. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes empowering students to develop practical career skills and creative problem-solving abilities.
