Jennifer Leavey

Assistant dean for Faculty Mentoring in the College of Sciences and director of the Georgia Tech Urban Honey Bee Project

School of Biological Sciences College of Sciences

Jennifer Leavey is an expert in experiential learning in science and education for sustainable development.

After graduating from Georgia Tech with a bachelor’s in chemistry, Leavey received her Ph.D. in immunology and molecular pathogenesis at Emory University. She is the director of the Urban Honey Bee Project, a unique interdisciplinary undergraduate research and education program focused on the impact of urban habitats on honey bees. She also serves as the faculty director of Explore Living Learning Community. Additionally, Leavey has developed innovative vertically integrated projects (VIPs) including Living Building Science, which is based on the science around The Kendeda Building, and STEMComm, which promotes scientific communication through creative media about recent scientific discoveries and engineering innovations.

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News and Recent Appearances

March 29, 2023

Know Your Stingers

While Georgia Tech is of course home to yellow jackets, it’s also home to many other insects that are part of the complex ecosystem of campus.

March 29, 2023

The Real Mockingbirds

As we celebrate Women's History Month and look to the future of our field, meet seven of Georgia Tech's real-life superheroines of life science — and science fiction.

May 20, 2021

Urban Honey Bee Project

Georgia Tech’s Urban Honey Bee Project is a research program focused on the impact of urban habitats on honey bees.

July 09, 2021

Jennifer Leavey, Carrie Shepler Named Assistant Deans

Leavey has been named assistant dean for Faculty Mentoring in the College. Shepler joins the Dean’s Office as assistant dean for Teaching Effectiveness. Their collaborative leadership will execute key components of the College’s new strategic plan.