Janelle T.H. Jackson

Janelle H. Jackson is a retired Air Force officer who received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and her PhD in Integrative STEM Education, Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Tech. She is a proud alum of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and received her commission through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Throughout her career, she gained extensive experience in aircraft subsystems engineering, space launch range operations, program management, legislative affairs, and basic scientific research. She has been a Commander at the United States Air Force Academy, within the Air Force Recruiting Service, and at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

Janelle is an unwavering advocate for Integrative STEM Education and the wellness of students. She enjoys developing collaborative relationships as well as influencing future generations to be scientists, educators, and engineers.