Jane Crayton

Ms. Jane Crayton earned an M.A. in Art Education from the University of New Mexico, where she worked at the Center for Advanced Research in Computing in the ARTS Lab. She currently works for University of Wyoming, Coe Student Innovation Center as a Makerspace Coordinator and College of Education as an Adjunct Instructor. She currently directs the 4-H MakeHER Scholar program funded by STEM Next Foundation in collaboration with Wyoming Afterschool Alliance, and the Pokes Making the Future program funded by Cognizant Foundation. Jane is also a collaborator on the Rio Verde Archaeology Project at CU Boulder where she has documented multiple grant funded projects and developed a virtual archaeology field experience focused on game-based learning, educational technology and STEM education through project-based art and design until 2024. She serves on the Diversity and Inclusivity Committee for the Nation of Makers and as STEM Educator for the Wyoming Latina Youth Conference. Jane is also a new media and experimental electronic artist performing live at concerts and festivals and creating visual installations that engage the audience in social justice themes across the country since 2004.