Jillian Wendt

Jillian Wendt, Ed.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of the District of Columbia within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her work focuses on STEM education, science pedagogy, and mentoring underrepresented students in science fields.

• Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (Liberty University)
• Education Specialist in Teaching and Learning (Liberty University)
• Master of Education in Teaching and Learning (Liberty University)
• Bachelor of Science in Biology (Virginia Commonwealth University)

Dr. Wendt leads research on online STEM peer mentoring and has secured multiple National Science Foundation grants to advance these initiatives. Her recent publications explore topics like:

• Science pedagogy and epistemic beliefs
• Environmental education impacts
• Support for BIPOC males in STEM

She has served on numerous editorial and program committees, including the American Educational Research Association and Journal of Research in Science Teaching. Dr. Wendt’s awards include the 2021 Distinguished Research Paper Award from AERA and the 2018 Accomplishment in Research/Scholarship Award at UDC.