Kevin Jordan, professor of psychology, says the hallmark of his career has been his work with graduate student research assistants. He has supervised 80 master’s theses, secured nearly $200 million in research funding, and authored or co-authored (often with students) some 80 academic papers and presentations. This marks his seventh professional award from SJSU, NASA and the Western Psychological Association. A veteran surfer, he’s also been braving waves for 50 years.As project director of numerous cooperative agreements between SJSU and the Human Systems Integration Division at NASA Ames Research Center, Jordan’s current research supports the Congress-mandated Next Generation Air Transportation System project, which aims to improve air travel safety and efficiency, while minimizing environmental impact by 2025.


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