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• Developed algorithms for monitoring freshwater ecosystems that combine satellite, in situ and airborne data• Designed and implemented cloud-based workflow for extracting time series for 500,000 arctic and boreal lakes from remote sensing imagery and explored spatial patterns and controls• Planned, proposed and executed systematic field and remote sensing research of physical, chemical and ecological status of freshwater ecosystems; reviewed existing literature; trained collaborators; adapted research protocols to rugged field settings• Collaborated with federal and academic research partners at NASA, USGS and Environment Canada to develop freshwater carbon assessment protocols• Outcomes included: 11 public conference presentations, mid-term reports to funding agency, first author (in revisions) and co-author academic publications, Freshwater Initiative popular press post, public presentation at AGU Fall Meeting Google Booth

• Designed, tested and evaluated four different machine learning flood models; led feature engineering; conducted literature review, resulting in up to 98% accuracy for flood prediction• Led validation of the Global Flood Database, including ideation and deployment of an online validation tool; partnered with engineering team to design user interface; managed team of 8 undergraduate research assistants • Worked with external collaborators (governments, NGOS) and internal engineering team to identify opportunities where remote sensing and machine learning could be used to address sustainable development and risk assessments • Outcomes included: Working Group Scientific Report, co-author academic paper (in prep), release of open access historic global flood database (in prep), and a Dynamic Flood Vulnerability Modeling workshop at COP21

• Formulated, organized and executed carbon cycle and water quality research • Analyze, interpret and present ecological data for trends, correlations and comparisons for academic and public audiences• Assessed the impact of land use on water quality and security for rangelands using integrated watershed models, field data and remote sensing• Partnered with non-profit, state and academic partners to identify and prioritize research needs • Outcomes included: a community stakeholder surveys workshop; first-author and co-author academic research papers, and a public technical "white paper" report

• Developed and validated watershed hydrologic model for urban stormwater management • Instrumented and monitored a pre-restoration urban watershed for stormwater management• Developed outreach materials, including GIS maps, to inform restoration potential• Outcomes included: scientific conference presentation and public technical report

• Designed, developed and delivered high-quality environmental and life science daily lesson plans, labs, assessments and interventions across grade levels (9 - 12) and STEM disciplines for Oakland students • Directed 10 environmental education field trips for over 150 students on annual basis• Secured funding for field trips, speakers, and lab materials with over 25 grants and donations; cultivated partnerships with community-based organizations• Collaborated with cross-functional teams of 12 academy co-teachers, 4 special education teachers, and 3 biology teachers to develop data-driven project-based lab experiences for diverse student cohorts• Pioneered development of standards-based culturally-relevant alternative assessment models in district-level science curriculum

• Led one day and multi-day workshops coaching new STEM teachers • Developed district level science lessons using data-driven instructional techniques in alignment with state and national standards• Managed new teacher mentoring plans and progress checks

• Research participant for piloting project-based learning curriculum; delivered pre- and post-assessment surveys; analyzed student data• Developed inquiry-based science curriculum emphasizing climate change, environmental awareness and 21st Century workplace skills including problem-solving, cross-cultural collaboration and conflict management