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Jordan Mader
Associate Professor
Physical Sciences
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- Jordan.Mader@uafs.edu
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Biography
| Degree | Major Emphasis/Program Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Chemistry | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 2010 |
| B.S. | Chemistry | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 2005 |
Dr. Jordan Mader is an associate professor of chemistry in the Physical Sciences Department,
where she has taught since 2019. Her engagement and advocacy for students, colleagues,
and the surrounding community have driven her work in higher education for more than
15 years.
Currently Dr. Mader is heavily involved in the University Curriculum Committee, Policies
and Procedures Committee, and Faculty Senate; has helped to plan and presented at
the UAFS Student Success Mini-Conference; participated in the Festival of Science
and the STEM Associates program for area science teachers; and provided SafeZone training
for faculty, staff, and students across campus. She has been featured in the College
of Arts and Sciences Faculty Advisor Spotlight and UAFS Faculty Voices. Dr. Mader
presented on interdisciplinary pedagogy (namely project-based learning and the integration
of the arts into her STEM classes) at the 2024 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education.
Her research agenda is ongoing, primarily concerning the intersecting fields of environmental/green
chemistry and organic synthesis.