Publications

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Dr. Jakobi and the WWEST team are invited to present at numerous events each year on a variety of equity, diversity, and inclusion related topics, under the overarching theme of underrepresentation in STEM.

Research has centered around

  • Teacher mentorship and positive STEM environments

  • Teacher confidence and engagement

  • STEM curriculum development

  • Inclusive naming practices

  • Collective STEM identity

 

Dr. Jakobi’s CWSE BC/Yukon Chair (since the fall of 2021):

Publications

  • Calkins, C. A., Jakobi, J. M., Cherkowski, S. L., & Trevor-Smith, H. (2023). Positive aspects of sport for fostering strong STEM identities. 8, 1217091.
  •  Jakobi, J., McCullough, R., Cherkowski, S., & Trevor-Smith, H. (2024). Exploring teacher perspectives of STEM outreach sessions. Northwest Journal of Teacher Education.
  • Jakobi, J. (2023). It’s time to retire ‘white paper.’ University Affairs. https://www.universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/its-time-to-retire-white-paper/
  • Jakobi, J., Kitchen, V., Franz-Odendaal, T., Langelier, E., McCullough, R., & Trevor-Smith, H. (2024). Rethinking Racialized Language: Decolonizing the term “White paper.” Canadian Journal of Communication – Upcoming.
  • Jakobi, J., Trevor-Smith, H., McCullough, R., and Cherkowski, S. (2026). A Framework for Collective STEM Identity of Adolescent Girls. Education Journal. Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education.

Conference Publications:

  • McCullough, R., Jakobi, J., & Trevor-Smith, H. (2024). Increasing Engagement with STEM through non-STEM curriculum: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Case Study. STEM STEAM & Education Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Jakobi, J., McCullough, R., & Trevor-Smith, H. (2025, April 23). Teacher Engagement: Increasing participation in STEM through positive classroom experiences. AERA ANNUAL MEETING, Colorado. In Press. 

 Infographics/Science Communication: (available on the Infographics tab)

  • Jakobi, J., McCullough, R., Trevor-Smith, H., & Molodecky, I. (2024). Accessibility and Inclusion in STEM Education. 
  • Jakobi, J., McCullough, R., Trevor-Smith, H., & Molodecky, I. (2024). Equality versus Equity. 
  • Jakobi, J., McCullough, R., Trevor-Smith, H., & Molodecky, I. (2025). Renaming Racialized Language. 
  • Jakobi, J., McCullough, R., Trevor-Smith, H., & Molodecky, I. (2026). Mentorship versus Sponsorship. 

If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Jakobi’s speaking availability, please connect with her at: jennifer.jakobi@ubc.ca

Through education, outreach, and collaboration, we inspire future leaders while driving systemic change for a more inclusive and innovative STEM community that excite women and underrepresented persons to pursue and remain in STEM careers.