Jennifer A. Freeman, Ph.D.

Jennifer's research focuses on two broad areas of education: 

First, she delves into the nexus between high schools, higher education, and the workforce, and the nontraditional pathways students take as they navigate those sectors. This work focuses on students in high school career and technical education (CTE), community college attendees, and those transferring to four-year institutions, and explores whether access to STEM-CTE, institutional support programs, and high-impact practices can support their success. As part of her NSF GRF work, Jennifer is evaluating the impact of course-based undergraduate research experiences on the educational and labor market outcomes of transfer students in STEM disciplines. 

Second, Jennifer’s work interrogates how inclusive educational policies and practices can promote more equitable outcomes for students with disabilities across the educational pipeline. This work critically evaluates how the design and delivery of special education, access to inclusive STEM programming, and the provision of accommodations in higher education can dismantle systemic barriers that limit the educational and career trajectories of students with disabilities.