Dr. Jennifer L. Breese: Technology Futurist, Cybersecurity Educator, Researcher
Exploring How Technology Impacts Social Norms
Supporting education and innovation
Learning is a life-long journey that requires both determination and will. Professors need to celebrate student diversity and their world-view to aid in conveying a message. Teachers need to also be mentors who can bring even the most mundane subject matter alive with their own passion for learning, adding a global perspective and the use of current technology to have the best opportunity to engage students. I both develop and use existing interactive tools for students and teaching case studies representative of my student population. Some examples are Artificial Reality/Virtual Reality, Generative Artificial Intelligence, Kahoot, Quizlet, and cyber specific tools: The Clark Center, Hackthebox, TryHackMe, etc.
Publications and Presentations
Cybersecurity, Information Sciences and Technology, Emerging Issues in Technology, Pedagogy, Technology and Changing Social Norms
Continuing Education for Teachers
Continuing education programs to address the needs of teachers and their student communities is a vital component for educational growth in our combined learning journey. From training on the latest technology to new pedagogical methods, I aim to help teachers make their classrooms engaging and successful.
Support for Communities
Education transpires within the context of a larger community. It today’s current climate of dismay directed toward the value of institutions of higher education it is more important than ever to focus on broader transformative impacts. My approach extends beyond Penn State to help ensure students have the necessary support to do their best learning certainly, but also to connect academic research to the broader societal impact. I attempt to address societal issues through research grants and funding sources with measurable community outcomes.
“Dr Breese is one of the best professors you will have in your college career. She offers wealth information about the field and how to navigate entering the workforce. The material is meaningful to the learning process, you will truly learn a lot. She is also the most accessible professor I’ve ever had, responds at any hour and wants to help you! ”
“Prof Breese was very helpful and gave us great, detailed feedback. She really cares about us doing well.”
Contact
Reach out with questions, speaker requests, media inquiries, and collaboration calls.
Email: jzb545@psu.edu