Bio

Jennifer Stonaker is an advanced lecturer in the Program in Writing and Rhetoric. She has a PhD in plant biology from UC Berkeley, where she employed genetic and bioinformatic tools to study gene regulation in maize. Her current research focuses on science communication and writing pedagogy, particularly in how electronic portfolios and reflection can promote learning. She is also interested in science outreach, having previously worked as a science instructor and curriculum developer at the Tech Museum in San Jose and the Cal Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.

Academic Appointments

  • PWR Advanced Lecturer, Writing and Rhetoric Studies

Administrative Appointments

  • Co-chair, Lecturer Affairs Committee, Program in Writing and Rhetoric (2021 - Present)
  • Coordinator of Pedagogical Technology, Program in Writing and Rhetoric (2021 - Present)
  • Writing Specialist, Program in Human Biology (2019 - 2020)
  • Coordinator, Notation in Science Communication (2014 - 2018)
  • Co-chair, Curriculum Committee, Program in Writing and Rhetoric (2016 - 2018)

Professional Education

  • PhD, University of California, Berkeley, Plant Biology and Genetics
  • BS, University of Texas at Austin, Molecular Biology
  • BA, University of Texas at Austin, Plan II Honors

Contact

  • Academic
    jstonaker@stanford.edu
    University - Academic staff Department: Program in Writing and Rhetoric Position: PWR Advanced Lecturer
    • 590 ESCONDIDO MALL
    • 590 Escondido Mall
    • STANFORD,  California  94305 

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 3069
  • Other Names:
    Jenne Stonaker

Links

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

SPECIALIZATION: Electronic Portfolios; Science Communication; Science Storytelling

2024-25 Courses