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Boulder, Co, Us

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- Expert advice and solutions in the space where human physiology and product intersect to streamline the innovation process through R&D and product development- R&D, research, project management, data analysis, and white papersFind out more at www.goradsolutions.com

- Managed the development of a new online blood test biomarker reference guide- Brainstormed future R&D projects- Assisted with marketing strategy

Applied Exercise Science Laboratory

Designed, managed, and analyzed data for studies on:1) the ability of proprietary synthetic shirt to reduce core temperature during exercise 2) estimating energy expenditure using heart rate and cycling power 3) estimating energy expenditure using an individuals efficiency value and cycling power4) the influence of supra-maximal exercise on the energetics of exercise bouts performed afterward- Designed research projects in collaboration with advisor and third party companies to provide insight for product validation and product development- Submitted written proposals to perform human subject research under regulatory guidelines- Trained graduate and undergraduate students on lab procedures and specific research protocols- Coordinated subject and research schedules for timely completion of lab visits- Collected and analyzed data sets performing advanced statistical analysis- Interpreted results to provide accurate and meaningful findings- Presented scientific research at regional and national conferences- Award winner at regional conference- Author on three peer-reviewed publicationsEducational researcher under Science Education Initiative grant:- Performed qualitative research by interviewing department staff to determine extent of support and opinions on transition from traditional to inquiry-based lab format- Summarized results to provide future direction for administration- Presented results at campus-wide education event

- 2nd Place in Rocky Mountain American College of Sports Medicine poster presentation on cooling during exercise.- Invited speaker for Graduate Teacher Program's Monday Workshop series on College Classroom Teaching Strategies focusing on bringing out a teacher's core values and inner-self no matter the teaching method/technique.- Presenter at American College of Sports Medicine 2014 Annual Meeting on estimating energy expenditure during cycling.- Invited speaker for Graduate Teacher Program & Teaching Institute for Graduate Education Research (TIGER) Workshop on what we learned from transitioning from a traditional to inquiry-based lab.- Invited co-presenter at the Graduate Teacher Program & Collaborative Preparing Future Faculty Network Fall Intensive 2011 on how to succeed as a teaching assistant.

Department Of Integrative Physiology

- Instructed laboratory/recitation courses in Human Physiology and Exercise Physiology- Worked with team to develop and update material- Facilitated lab experiments and demonstrations providing trouble-shooting assistance to students- Assessed student progress using formative and summative methods- Assisted and collaborated with professors in Nutrition, Health, & Performance, Human Physiology I, and Human Physiology II- Co-created and taught supplemental weekly study session lessonsInstructed undergraduate laboratory courses in Human Physiology and Exercise Physiology as well as assist(ed) professors in Nutrition, Health, & Performance, Human Physiology I, and Human Physiology II.

- Encouraged proven teaching methods- Developed strategies to increase communication within department- Conducted department specific workshops to help train new teaching assistants (TAs)- Consulted TAs using one-on-one and in-class video assessments to enhance effective teaching methods- Developed and designed posters addressing pedagogical/methodological teaching issues

Shanghai City, China

- Supervised, advised, and evaluated 4th & 5th grade science teachers- Reviewed annual supply orders and budget- Lead faculty team to facilitate the science fair across English and Chinese teaching tracts- Facilitated meetings to discuss the planning and implementation of parent’s day event, developing efficient class schedules and procedures for the day

Shanghai City, China

- Established a fun and positive yet challenging educational environment, developing and teaching lessons on science and English- Instructed students using multiple teaching methods to enhance learning- Designed and facilitated creative labs for units covered- Assessed student progress and initiated an after-school supplemental class for struggling students

Cal Poly Research Pod Program:- Accepted into program to examine the energetics of walking on different surface types.- Trained newly accepted student researchers the methods and procedures of data collection and how to analysis the data.- Gathered and analyzed a subset of data which developed into my Senior Thesis.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Integrative Physiology - Applied Exercise Science

My research focused on topics that can be understood and applied to the general population. The majority of these projects were.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology

Activities and Societies: Kinesiology Club, Golden Key International Honour Society, Cal Poly Triathlon TeamUndergraduate education.