Jessica A. Martin, Ph.D., CCHO, UXC, Pragmatic CPM
I am a driver of projects, an adult education specialist, and a constructor of communities within STEM research and laboratory safety.
I provide value through contracts, consulting, and startup idea development. Let’s build an innovative, responsible, and connected laboratory workforce together!
Coming Soon: A Weekly Podcast!
Your new favorite podcast that discusses all things about the effective training and support of the lab-based students and researchers in our lives.
If you would like to help me select a name and short description of this podcast, select the button below to take my survey (a Google Form survey will open in a separate tab). The survey will close on Friday, March 28. Thank you!
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Survey Success Metrics (Closes on 03/28)
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Podcast Survey Responses (03/23) Goal: 60 responses
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Topic Co-Developers (03/23)
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Alert Sign Ups (03/23)
The Journal Club that is becoming The Podcast!
In 2020, I launched a virtual journal club to bring together a diverse group of individuals—academically, geographically, and professionally—to explore the culture, literature, and processes of laboratory safety from multiple perspectives. At its peak, the club had over 100 registered members, with 10-25 participants actively engaging in each session.
In 2021, as I focused on writing my Ph.D. dissertation, I had to pause the club. Since then, I’ve missed the energy and community it fostered and have been searching for a way to recreate and expand that experience. That journey has led to the creation of this podcast!
Below, you’ll find some great memories shared by former Journal Club participants—reflections that capture what that space meant to us and my hope for what this podcast will become for even more people.
I can’t wait for Jessica’s new podcast on lab training! She created and moderated a very engaging process and content in her Journal Club. I was always drawn into the topic and thoroughly enjoyed the fun and spirited conversations.
Jonathan Klane
The journal club was a wonderful place to exchange ideas about laboratory safety. Jessica brought together speakers and identified current topics of interest to help all levels of lab personnel. The focus on Culture made the series go beyond compliance to look at issues not usually discussed at the time.
Anthony Appleton, Ph.D.
Jessica led an engaging group of safety experts discussing communication through table readings and group commentary. These real-time discussions fostered an environment where people could develop impactful ideas.
Jesse Decker
The journal club led by Jessica was one of the more impactful learning opportunities I’ve had as a safety professional. She created a forum that brought together individuals from various career stages to collaboratively explore hot topics in the field and to better understand not just the ‘what’ but the critical ‘why’ behind effective safety practices. I’m excited to see how the new podcast evolves and its potential influence on today’s safety professionals, students, and lab personnel.
Mary Lindstrom
I first met Jessica in the fall of 2020 when she developed a series on Safety Culture as part of the weekly safety journal club presentations and I was more than happy to be invited as one of the speakers. The remaining presentations during the semester were fascinating, topical, and well-moderated by Jessica. Her thoughtful approach to the topic of chemical safety made the hours go by quickly with a great distribution and distillation of information.
Dominick Casadonte, Ph.D.
Jessica’s journal club was an engaging space for both students and seasoned professionals. She curated a compelling mix of topics and speakers, ensuring each session was insightful and highly relevant. Her deep understanding of adult learning fostered meaningful discussions, making every conversation dynamic and engaging. With a thoughtful approach to moderation, she made complex topics accessible and encouraged deeper exploration beyond the surface.
Kali A. Miller, Ph.D.
Check out a small selection of my past projects
ACS Digital Learning Solutions on Lab Safety
I recruited and oversaw Subject Matter Experts to develop 4 WCAG accessible, progressively more challenging digital courses on lab safety for a college student audience. Then I worked with Marketing and Sales to develop marketing collateral for the courses – select the buttons below for samples.
CHAS Peer-Led Workshops Development and Expansion
I managed a team to redevelop an in-person workshop into a highly interactive virtual workshop employing adult education methodologies. I then worked with another team to add a 2nd workshop to this series following a similar approach. Select the buttons below to learn more about the workshops.
The Laboratory Safety Team (LST) Community of Practice
I cultivated a pipeline of graduate student leaders to transform the peer-led workshops into a community of practice that empowers current graduate students to engage with safety professionals as partners in improving academic laboratory work. Select the buttons below to learn more about this expanding community.
What I have learned from my Teaching, Training, & Mentoring Journey
Orange County Public Library
Reading Program Assistant
A warm, safe, welcoming environment cannot overcome all barriers to learning — but it’s a great place to start.
Planned Parenthood
Pregnancy Counselor
You have to meet people where they are before you can educate them on what they need.
Peace Corps - Turkmenistan
Health Education Project Manager
You can only help people solve the problems that they identify they have.
A+ Advantage Point Learning
Tutor & Site Coordinator
The brain can absorb only what the butt can endure.
Heritage University
Math, Chemistry, & Physics Tutor
Authority and intimidation can be your greatest barriers to effective learning – especially when you aren’t even aware of it.
University of Connecticut
General Chemistry Teaching Assistant
When it comes to productive learning, your only constructive competition is yourself.
University of Connecticut
Lab Safety Training Researcher
The habits that people see get REWARDED and SUPPORTED are the habits they will adopt.
ACS CHAS
Peer-Led Safety Workshops Developer
If you want a pipeline of responsible leaders, you have to put the work into developing and empowering individuals.
ACS Publications
Digital Education Product Manager
If designed well, digital tools can function as an excellent support for hands-on training.
Words of Wisdom I Work By
Stephen Garczynski, Ph.D. (RIP)
No amount of planning makes up for dumb luck.
Tyson Miller, Ph.D.
Luck favors the prepared.
Ralph Stuart (RIP)
If they are not part of your risk assessment, then they are not part of your safety culture.
Jonathan Larson (RIP)
The opposite of war isn't peace; it is creation.
Dov Zohar, Ph.D.
Organizational climate is made up of shared perceptions among employees concerning the procedures, practices, and kinds of behaviors that get rewarded and supported.
Certifications and Degrees
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Certificate in User Experience with Specialty in UX Research (ID: 1078949)
Certificate Introduction to Web Accessibility
Human Subjects Research Training
Certified Product Master
Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community
Data Science for Business Leaders
Chemical Hygiene Officer Certification
Occupational Safety and Health Graduate Certificate
OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (UK & Ireland)
Ph.D. Biological Chemistry and Chemical Education Research
B.A. Chemistry
