Rate My Professor Jane Lehr

Jane L. Lehr is a Professor in the Ethnic Studies and Women’s, Gender & Queer Studies departments at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a focus on science and engineering education. She earned her Ph.D. in Science & Technology Studies and Women’s Studies from Virginia Tech and previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Officer at the Centre for Informal Learning and Schools at King's College, University of London. In her current roles, Dr. Lehr directs the Office of Student Research and serves as Director of Research Engagement for the College of Liberal Arts. She has previously chaired the Women’s & Gender Studies Department and acted as Faculty Director of the CSU Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) in STEM Program. As affiliated faculty in the Center for Engineering, Science & Mathematics Education, Computer Science & Software Engineering department, and Science, Technology & Society Program, she has advanced educational equity and inclusive undergraduate research opportunities. Her honors include the 2016 Phenomenal Woman Award from the Gender Equity Center, the 2016 Queer Student Union Faculty Member of the Year award, and the 2014 President’s Diversity Award for Faculty. Dr. Lehr was elected co-chair of the Science & Technology Taskforce of the National Women's Studies Association.