Jen Foxbot Renaissance maker

Jen Fox

Jen Fox (Jen Foxbot) is a renaissance maker and STEM education trailblazer. With degrees in physics from Occidental College and mechanical engineering from UCLA, her research has spanned dark matter detection to renewable energy technology. Jen's true passion lies in empowering the next generation through hands-on, arts-integrated STEM learning. In 2015, she founded FoxBot Industries to bring this innovative educational approach to classrooms, camps, and universities across the country. As an engineer, entrepreneur and educator, Jen has introduced thousands of students to the joys of making, coding and creative problem-solving. Her work focuses on using STEM as a vehicle for social justice, developing young minds to tackle challenges like climate change. Jen's multidisciplinary experience is reflected in published works across Astroparticle Physics, Journal of Instrumentation and other esteemed physics journals. She brings a unique perspective to STEM, blending technical expertise with an infectious passion for igniting curiosity. When she's not teaching or tinkering on a new invention, you can find Jen championing equity and access initiatives to make STEM education more inclusive for all. An inspirational role model, Jen Foxbot continues forging new paths to engage and empower our next generation of innovators.