Jon A. Leydens

Dr. Jon A. Leydens is a Professor of Engineering Education Research at the Colorado School of Mines, affiliated with the Division of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences. His research focuses on problem contextualization, sociotechnical thinking, and social justice in engineering education, particularly emphasizing community engagement and equity in STEM.

• 2023 ASEE Hall of Fame Inductee
• Co-author of Engineering Justice: Transforming Engineering Education and Practice (2018)
• Co-author of Engineering and Sustainable Community Development (2024, 2nd ed)
• Recipient of the 2022 Sterling Olmstead Award

His work spans peer-reviewed journals like Journal of Engineering Education and IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, with over $1.8M in research funding secured as PI/Co-PI. Dr. Leydens teaches courses in intercultural communication, academic publishing, and engineering design.