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Jennifer Robichaud is a Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, where she has been a key figure in undergraduate biology education since 2008. She teaches courses in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, immunology, and parasitology, and leads a PreCollege Summer Scholars program in global health.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Saint Scholastica, 1995
- Master of Science in Medical Microbiology, University of Georgia, 1997
Her teaching philosophy centers on enhancing student learning through active engagement, multimedia integration, and research-based laboratory experiences. She incorporates interdisciplinary topics such as social determinants of health, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and global health challenges into her parasitology and physiology courses. She emphasizes systems-level understanding and critical synthesis of information from diverse sources.
While no recent publications are listed, her academic work involves curriculum development and collaborative research integration in undergraduate labs, including projects on ESX-1 secretion in Mycobacterium tuberculosis and environmental impacts on marsh plants.
Professional Service and Leadership:
- Director of Undergraduate Studies, Biological Sciences (2021–Present)
- IACUC Member (since 2011)
- Chair, Undergraduate Honors Committee
- Chair, Events Committee
- Member, University Council for Academic Technologies (2020)
- Member, College Council (2019)
She actively mentors students through advising roles in the Pre-Veterinary Club, American Medical Women’s Association, Timmy Global Health, and Archery Club. She is certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (1995) and has contributed to academic governance and technology integration at Notre Dame.
Labs and Educational Programs:
She oversees the introductory biological investigations and research experience laboratories, which incorporate original research into the curriculum. She also directs a two-week PreCollege Summer Scholars course on global health, focusing on health disparities, communicable diseases, maternal-child health, and environmental determinants of health in under-resourced communities.
