Jessica Backus

As a recent UX Design MS graduate from Purdue University, I am passionate about UX design and research. I have developed and refined my skills in user research, journey mapping, prototyping, interviewing, and data analysis through various academic projects. As a graduate TA, I guided students through UX fundamental methods and concepts and instructed my own UX studio course. As a former research assistant at NASA Goddard, I applied my research skills to study the physical properties of materials in exoplanet atmospheres and discovered my love of UX through developing Python programs for targeted users.

My background in planetary science, in which I earned my bachelor's degree in from Purdue, gives me a unique perspective and curiosity in exploring user needs and behaviors in different contexts and domains. I am always eager to learn new things, collaborate with others, and contribute to the UX community.