Jennifer Meyer

Dr. Jennifer Meyer serves as an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi. She concurrently directs the Astronomy Minor program. Her roles include teaching undergraduate courses and advancing STEM education initiatives. Affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts, her work bridges planetary science research and pedagogical innovation.

• Ph.D. in Planetary Science (2011) from MIT
• Postdoctoral appointment in Physics at UC Santa Barbara (2011–2018)
• Joined University of Mississippi faculty in 2018

Research focuses on tidal interactions, orbital dynamics of celestial bodies like Enceladus and the Moon, and improving introductory physics/astronomy education. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address fundamental questions about planetary systems and cosmic evolution.

Teaching responsibilities include conceptual physics, general physics, and astronomy courses such as Descriptive Astronomy I, Introductory Astronomy of the Solar System, and Astrophysics. She actively promotes accessible STEM education through course development and curriculum design.