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Jennifer S. Linvill is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation at the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University. Her research advances workforce development at the intersection of policy, practice, and institutional coordination in emerging technical domains. Dr. Linvill leads qualitative and mixed-methods research efforts focused on assessing workforce needs and technical skill gaps across national public-private-academic ecosystems in STEM-related sectors including microelectronics engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Linvill earned her Ph.D. and Master's degree in Organizational Communication and Bachelor's degree in Law and Society, all from Purdue University. Previously serving as the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Administrator at Purdue, she brings deep expertise in research ethics and regulatory compliance to her current work. Her research has directly informed federal policy and workforce development strategies, notably through co-creating a certification framework for microelectronics engineering workforce competencies that has shaped curriculum development nationwide.
Dr. Linvill serves as co-principal investigator on the Department of Defense-funded SCALE production team, a $10.8 million initiative focused on developing the next generation of microelectronics engineers for national security. Her recent work examines radiation hardening for defense applications and professional skills certification frameworks, with publications spanning workforce development, organizational communication, and STEM education. She presented her research on defense microelectronics workforce development at Purdue President Mung Chiang's Westwood Lecture Series in September 2024.
- John P. Lisack Early-Career Engagement Award (2023-2024)
- Outstanding Faculty in Discovery in the Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation (Spring 2023 and Spring 2024)
- Purdue University Bravo Award - Department of Defense-funded SCALE Recognition Award (Spring 2024)
- SCALE recognition award for contributions to SCALE and nanoHUB
Dr. Linvill's research portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging education and industry needs, with particular emphasis on creating career-ready engineering graduates through evidence-based workforce assessments. Her work spans multiple sectors including academia, government, and industry, creating a comprehensive approach to workforce development challenges in emerging technical fields.
