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Jenna Usprek, PhD, PEng, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia. She received her PhD from the University of Toronto and a Master’s from Queen’s University, both focusing on tissue engineering research, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering from the University of Guelph. Since joining UBC as an Assistant Professor in 2019, she has introduced innovative areas in the undergraduate curriculum to enhance biomedical engineering education. Usprech is particularly dedicated to promoting student wellness and effective science communication, employing classroom strategies that cultivate critical thinking and material retention. Her research focuses on integrating cell and tissue engineering design into the undergraduate curriculum, reflecting her commitment to enhance educational outcomes in this vital field.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.