Jennifer Bown

Jennifer Bown is a Professor and current Department Chair of the Department of German and Russian within the College of Humanities at Brigham Young University (BYU). She is a full-time faculty member actively contributing to language education and research in Germanic and Slavic languages.

Her research interests center on foreign language education and second language acquisition, particularly in German and Russian contexts. These interests are reflected in her scholarly work and leadership in the department.

While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, her academic focus appears to align with language pedagogy, curriculum development, and applied linguistics in less commonly taught languages.

Notable recognitions include:

• Paul Pimsleur Award for Research in Foreign Language Education (2015)
• Mentored Environment Grant from ORCA (2010–2011)

Jennifer Bown has also contributed to professional service as a member of the American Council on the Teachers of Russian (since 2014). She mentors students and supports research initiatives, including through grant-funded projects. There is no mention of specific labs or research teams, but her role as department chair suggests leadership in academic programming and faculty collaboration.