About
Jenn is an interdisciplinary researcher. Jenn's academic work focuses on the role of responsibility in science and the public perception of science and technology.
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Jenn is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of York where she teaches and researches responsible science as well as delivering public engagement and providing input to policy and practice. Jenn has a current focus on responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialising in its application in science policy, health and the creative industries.
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Jenn’s background is in Philosophy (University of Leeds) and in Social Science (University of York). Jenn draws on Science and Technology Studies (STS) and applied ethics when approaching sociological problems.​
Jenn’s research methods are predominantly qualitative, with experience in some quantitative research as well as documentary and narrative approaches. Jenn has experience of working with a range of researchers and practitioners on questions relating to cultures and responsibilities in science and research and the ethics of AI.
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​Jenn has worked with a range of organisations including the BBC, Joi Polloi, The Wellcome Trust, The Royal Society and JISC. Jenn is a member of the AsSIST-UK Executive Board, and an editor for Springer Nature Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. She is also a committee member of the Wellcome Trust Early-Career Social Sciences Committee and an Appointed Advisor to the ‘Better Images of AI’ project, tackling stereotypes in AI imagery.
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At the University of York, Jenn is Co-Director of the Science and Technology Studies Unit (SATSU), a member of the AsSIST-UK Executive Board, and an editor for Springer Nature Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. She is a committee member of the Wellcome Trust Early-Career Social Sciences Committee and an Appointed Advisor to the ‘Better Images of AI’ project, tackling stereotypes in AI imagery. Jenn regularly consults for external organisations, including policy and business. Additionally, she is the Lead for Responsible Innovation for the Centre for Doctoral Training in Lifelong Safety Assurance of AI-enabled Autonomous Systems (SAINTS CDT) at the University of York funded by UKRI.
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Jenn is always happy to talk about all things science and society!
