Beaver Engineering

Today we spoke with Dr. Jordan Kennedy an interdisciplinary quantitative researcher and engineer, who combines materials science, mechanical engineering, biology, and ecology to unlock the secrets of complex systems. And yes, that means fluid mechanics, beaver-built dams, crash courses in ecological dynamics—plus more. Jordan earned both their Ph.D. and M.S. in Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering from Harvard University.

They served as Science Director at INDIGENOUS LED, spearheading partnerships across federal, tribal, academic, and private research sectors. They developed science frameworks rooted in Indigenous perspectives, emphasizing tribal IRB compliance and data sovereignty.

Recorded on 08.11.2025

Pertinent Links:

Website: https://www.jordanrmkennedy.com
Portfolio: https://www.jordanrmkennedy.com/portfolio.html
Indigenous Led: https://www.indigenousled.org/