Jennifer Keshwani

Jennifer Keshwani is Associate Professor and Associate Head for Extension and Engagement in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, concurrently serving as Science Literacy Specialist through Nebraska Extension. Her work advances STEM education through formal and informal learning environments with focus on agricultural literacy and engineering design.

Education includes:

• Ph.D. Oral Biology and Engineering (Missouri-Kansas City, 2010)
• M.S. Agricultural and Biological Engineering (UNL, 2005)
• B.S. Biological Systems Engineering (UNL, 2003)

Extension and research integrate:

• Garden-based STEM curriculum
• Wearable technology education
• Pre-service teacher development
• Agricultural career pathways

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on educational innovation, with recent work examining garden-based technology integration, systems thinking development, and workforce competency assessment. Research evolution shows progression from technology tools to systemic educational impacts.

Honors include:

• Multiple teaching excellence awards
• ASEE Early Achievement Award
• USDA grants supporting STEM diversity

Leadership roles encompass directing undergraduate programs and co-developing Cultivate ACCESS initiative promoting STEM diversity. Extension programming reaches K-12 educators statewide through professional development in agricultural engineering concepts.