Jennifer Avena

Jennifer Avena

Assistant Professor

Department of Biological Sciences

University of Northern Colorado

Jennifer Avena, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Avena obtained her Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Colorado Boulder and her bachelor's degree in Genetics and Psychology at Ohio Wesleyan University. She now conducts research in the field of science education and has taught a variety of biology and science education courses, including Introductory Biology and Genetics courses.