Jessica Townsend

Dr. Jessica Townsend is a Professor of Engineering at Olin College, with extensive leadership experience as Associate Dean for Curriculum and Academic Programs, Associate Dean for External Engagement, Associate Provost, and Interim Academic Vice President for External Engagement. She focuses on curriculum innovation, engineering education, thermal fluids, and propulsion.

• Ph.D., Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT
• M.S., Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, University of California, Davis
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Her research spans student-centered pedagogies, thermal-fluids engineering (including nanofluid development for thermal management), and propulsion systems. She consults on mission-driven engineering program design globally.