Associate Professor,
Dept of Chemistry

An associate professor of chemistry, Dr. Jansen-Varnum’s expertise is in analytical chemistry, particularly in the areas of chemical contamination and soil chemistry. Dr. Jansen-Varnum is also involved in the study of organic polymers to replace chromium in the environment. While teaching General Chemistry at Ambler, she also coordinates the science program overall. Dr. Jansen-Varnum has been with Temple University since 1987, teaching all disciplines of chemistry during her tenure. She is a science advisor to the Food and Drug Administration’s Philadelphia district offices, providing oversight on projects and training for FDA staff. She is also involved in a number of science-related student outreach programs, including the Alliance for Minority Participation in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering, and the Bridges to the Baccalaureate program, recently funded by the National Institute of Health. Dr. Jansen-Varnum is an associated faculty member of the Center for Sustainable Communities at Temple University Ambler.