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Jessica M Smith is an Associate Professor in the Engineering, Design & Society Department at the Colorado School of Mines, where she directs the Humanitarian Engineering and Science master's program. Her academic journey includes a PhD in anthropology and graduate certificate in women's studies from the University of Michigan and a BA from Macalester College with majors in anthropology, international studies, and Latin American studies.
- Colorado School of Mines - Associate Professor, Engineering, Design & Society Department
- Director of Humanitarian Engineering and Science master's program
- British Academy Visiting Fellow at University of St. Andrews (2018)
Professor Smith's research centers on the intersection of anthropology, energy, and engineering. Her work examines corporate social responsibility in extractive industries, energy transitions, and the sociocultural dynamics of mining communities. She investigates how engineers navigate accountability frameworks and how communities experience energy exchanges, particularly in declining coal markets. Her scholarship bridges theoretical anthropological inquiry with practical applications in engineering education.
Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on energy ethics, environmental justice, and the experiences of marginalized communities in energy transitions. Smith's work demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks in anthropology and practical applications in engineering contexts, particularly examining how professional ethics develop in engineering students and practitioners.
- British Academy Visiting Fellow (2018)
- Cultivating Cultures for Ethical STEM grant from National Science Foundation
- Author of Extracting Accountability: Engineers and Corporate Social Responsibility (MIT Press, 2021)
Professor Smith's research program includes extensive fieldwork in mining communities, examining gender dynamics, labor practices, and community-industry relationships. She has received significant grant funding, including from the National Science Foundation, to support her work on responsible mining and resilient communities. Her teaching focuses on integrating social responsibility into engineering education, with particular attention to socioeconomic class and diversity in engineering professions.
