Achol Jones
PhD Student
Education
University of British Columbia, B.Sc. Neuroscience (2025)
Background
Achol Jones is a graduate of the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience, currently doing her PhD in Interdisciplinary studies in the intersections of neuroscience, psychology, and education, co-supervised by Dr. Alan Kingstone and Dr. Claudia Krebs. She integrates research, teaching, and curriculum development to advance equity-driven and learning-centred education. Her focus in teaching is to build neuroeducation-informed learning environments where students are excited to engage in the process of learning.
Research Interests
Neuroeducation, peer-learning, undergraduate education, learning & cognition, social justice in science education
Teaching
ISCI_V 490-202: Your Position in the Life Sciences (2024W2), UBC
NSCI_V 401-001: Your Position in the Neurosciences (2025W2), UBC
Awards
President’s Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Award, UBC (2025)
Canadian Graduate Scholarships Master’s, SSHRC (2025-2026)
Dean of Science Scholarship, UBC (2025)
3M National Student Fellowship, STLHE (2025)
Robert and Kazuko Barker Award, UBC (2025)
Wesbrook Scholar, UBC (2025)
HSBC Emerging Leader Scholarship, UBC (2025)
Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience Leadership Award, UBC (2024)
J Fred Muir Memorial Scholarship in Science, UBC (2022)