Research programs

Experiential education  

My research program in experiential education is designed to serve at the leading edge of innovation in post-secondary education. It is driven by the existing evidence base in pedagogical best practice, in partnership with institutional need.

My current field site is the IdeasCongress program. This program establishes a transdisciplinary learning environment for all undergraduate students at any year level. Using a community-engaged problem based learning approach, students learn the most important skills associated with experiential learning and practice these in an accessible and inclusive classroom.   

Biomimetics

Biomimetics refers to a specific case of knowledge translation and transfer; from biology to, usually, engineering. 
The potential for innovation and sustainable development of technology using the principles of biomimetics is well established. I work to understand how knowledge is successfully accessed and how biology is taught to non-specialists. 

Seabird Ecology

Seabirds behavioural ecology can provide meaningful research into both fundamental and applied questions. I study fundamental questions related to mate selection and nest energy dynamics and applied questions related to detecting large ocean regime changes. 

Contact me

Associate Professor
Department of Integrative Biology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON, Canada

​sjacob04@uoguelph.ca 

​@shoshanahjacobs