Outreach

SCIENCE LOVES ART FERMENTATION FESTIVAL

Laramie, Wyoming | Program Volunteer, September 2020

Served as a ‘resident scientist’ and answered fermented-food related questions by the general public as a part of a nonprofit science education organization, Science Loves Art

About Science Loves Art

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING CLUB TENNIS TEAM

Laramie, Wyoming | Travel Coordinator, May 2019 – May 2020

Coordinated practices and frequent out-of-state travel for over 150 team members. UW’s club tennis team was voted Club Sport of the Year in 2019 and achieved Tier 1 status that same year

About UWyo Club Tennis

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING PROGRAM IN ECOLOGY ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

Laramie, Wyoming | Event Organizer and Presenter, February 2019

Organized catering for lunch and dinner, event space, program of events, and silent auction items for annual research symposium for ~150 staff, students, and members of the public

About the PiE Symposium

WYOMING PRESS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

Cheyenne, Wyoming | Science Journalism Panelist, January 2019

Discussed questions from area journalists on interviewing scientists, reporting science and developing storylines on science research

About WPA

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING PROGRAM IN ECOLOGY MENTORING PROGRAM

Laramie, Wyoming | Program Organizer, May 2018-May 2019

Organized and planned events for mentoring program participants

About PiE

WYOMING STATE SCIENCE FAIR

Laramie, Wyoming | Science Fair Judge, March 2018

Grades 9-12 Microbiology Division

About the Science Fair

ECOFLIGHT

Jackson, Wyoming | Participating Journalist, September 2017

Traveled to seven different counties in Wyoming via Cessna prop airplane to speak with county legislators and community members on different issues surrounding the preservation of Wilderness Study Areas in their county. Published an article in a Wyoming quarterly publication.

About EcoFlight

KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM: ‘ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE’ COURSE

King County, Washington | English Language Teacher for Syrian Refugees, March 2017

Aided refugees with basic English language learning

About the ESL Course

MONTANA STATE SCIENCE FAIR

Butte, Montana | Science Fair Judge, April 2016, 2017

Grades 1-12, all divisions

About the Science Fair

“PIKAS, POPPIES AND LILIES: IN A CLIMATE OF CHANGE” PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Butte, Montana | Photographer and Artist, January 2015

Displayed a collection of 18 original photos about 2014 Glacier National Park research project on campus to illustrate the effects of climate change on alpine flora and fauna in Glacier in order to raise awareness for the issue

SHILOH HOUSE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM

Denver, Colorado | Homework Tutor, March 2016

Aided foster children with math and science homework

About Shiloh House

MONTANA TECH BIOLOGY CLUB

Butte, Montana | President, January 2015- May 2017

In charge of organizing and scheduling service projects and activities for the club

Community outreach includes organizing and participating in science outreach activities with elementary and middle school students in order to spark interest in STEM fields, particularly for women and underrepresented minorities

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION MONTANA MINDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Butte, Montana | Scholar, August 2013- May 2017

As a scholar in the Montana Minds program, presented at local high schools on how to apply for college scholarships and fund college education. Participated in community outreach activities in order to encourage high school students, particularly females, to pursue careers in STEM fields

About Montana Minds