Linda Cronin Jones IIHS Science Education Professor
Dr. Linda Jones is a professor emeritus of science education at the University of Florida. She was the director of the university’s science education program for 31 years and also served as graduate coordinator and STEM academic program area coordinator for the College of Education. She has conducted more than 350 science education in-service workshops, institutes, and short courses for Kindergarten through college-level teachers throughout the U.S, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, and South America. In addition to her many publications in refereed science education research and practitioner journals, she has authored several commercial science textbooks for large-scale national publishers and developed science education curriculum packages for numerous state, national, and international organizations.
Jessica Jermakian IIHS Vice President, Vehicle Research
Dr. Jermakian joined the Institute in 2009 and has conducted research on topics ranging from crash avoidance and crashworthiness to child passenger safety. Prior to joining the Institute, Dr. Jermakian worked for Nissan North America and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She received her doctorate in Transportation Safety Engineering from The George Washington University.
