Andrew Olson Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington, DC, US

Serves as adjunct faculty teaching Wargame Design and Practice (MSFS6588) during Fall TermThe course leads students from the history, philosophy, and basics of modern wargame design to a prototype of an educational wargame over a semester-long project. During the course capstone, students have the opportunity to socialize and demo their games for DOD and.

Arlington, Virginia, US

Supported over 20 wargames from 2022-2024Lead for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) wargaming, supporting implementation of DOD INSTRUCTION 3000.17 and the CHMR-APExploring AI technologies for the wargaming team as AI Wargaming Implementation Lead, including a project refining the use of LLM agents in wargmes

Co-designed for Competition: AI, a wargame exploring U.S. and Chinese near future competition over military applications of AI, and facilitated for CSET, DoD and Georgetown staff. Presented the model to The House Select Committee on China in Fall 2023, 80+ technologists at the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics Defense Forum in 2022, the.

Washington, DC, US

Design educational simulations on emerging technology (e.g., space infrastructure race, Covid vaccine diplomacy) through expert interviews and facilitated the week-long simulations for senior seminars, and compiled into databaseResearch and create curriculum on ethics and technology courses alongside Program Director, including revising syllabi for new.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Managed team of eight editorial assistants to solicit, edit, and publish academic articles on the intersection of Science, Technology, and International Affairs. Produced 8 articles between yearly peer-reviewed print publication and continuous online formats.

Washington, DC, US

Working with office leadership, created Matrix exercise for STC office on emerging technologies and PRC competition, evaluated status of internal USG tools to support Research Integrity, and produced report on state of Quantum field and US collaborations.

Santa Barbara, CA, US

Co-led CFELS Oxytocin research alongside renowned scholar Dr. Jeff Schloss investigating Oxytocin receptor polymorphisms. Provided research support for center's publications on topics of science, ethics, and faith. Work culminated in poster presentation at Oxford in October 2019

Santa Barbara, California, US

Produced and co-hosted monthly comedy podcast focused on transitions between High School, College and Adult life.

Santa Barbara, CA, US

- Lead a newsroom of writers to produce a weekly paper- Wrote and edited stories about on campus events, issues, and people- Mentored staff of student journalists, leading weekly lessons on journalistic writing

London, GB

- Crafted Policy paper on program frameworks in Fragile Contexts- Created internal framework to direct WVUS external messaging on Fragile States- Advocated for effective targeting and funding US international development agencies - Supported and work along side Randy Tift, Sr. Director of Policy (World Vision)

Santa Barbara, CA, US

-Publish Weekly Articles in Student Newspaper-Reported on controversial speakers and raised awareness of on campus issues -Interviewed Professors, Administration, and Students for articles-Coordinated with editing team-Reviewed student life events

Santa Barbara, CA, US

-Maintain laboratory equipment-Prepare solutions and materials for three sub-discipline laboratories-Work alongside and under the direct guidance of the Westmont Biology Lab Cordinator

Santa Barbara, CA, US

-Assist Director in maintaining and streamlining Voskyal Library's computer systems-Work the solve student personal technology challenges-Supervise public access computer areas-Responsible for printer, copier, and scanner maintenance

Santa Barbara, CA, US

-Coordinated campus leadership teams to assist in move in-Lead small group discussions with Incoming students-Ambassador to arriving parents

Santa Barbara, CA, US

• Connecting and interviewing past alumni within the Bay Area
• Organizing Alumni feedback Westmont Alumni Office
• Worked under director of Sergio Herandez, Current Students & Young Alumni Coordinator

Santa Barbara, CA, US

As the only freshmen on the team durning his first year, and a sole researcher durning the Fall of 2015, Andrew was privileged to work with autonomy in the lab and publish along side veteran Professor Allan Nishimura and his research group. Durning 2016, Andrew worked one one with Prof. Nishimura to design the years experiments, including selection and.

San Jose, California, US

As the only undergraduate member of the staff, Andrew:-Acted as first point of contact through client intake-Developed a knowledge base about current Community and Mental Health issues-Participated in meeting to coordinate health service delivery-Assisted Attorneys in representing clients in housing, benefits, and mental health cases

Sacramento, CA, US

-Conduct research into immunization coverage and disease burden improve adult vaccination practices and department vaccine purchasing strategies -compile and analyze Human Papillomavirus immunization data, using the microcosm of local health departments to inform better HPV vaccination practices-Investigate vaccination requirements at undergraduate.

Master Of Science - Ms, Foreign Service: Concentration In Science Technology And Foreign Affairs

Bachelor Of Art (Bs), Political Science And Government; Biology.