Gabriel Henderson, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

College Park, Md

Highly experienced researcher and communicator on the development of modern climate legislation and policy, politics, and science. Key experiences/skills include: -- Extensive knowledge of interdisciplinary scholarship about climate change and its social, political, and economic impacts on human society. -- Successfully published research findings in diverse peer-reviewed journals, web exhibits, and blogs. -- Communicated my research to technical and… Show more Highly experienced researcher and communicator on the development of modern climate legislation and policy, politics, and science. Key experiences/skills include: -- Extensive knowledge of interdisciplinary scholarship about climate change and its social, political, and economic impacts on human society. -- Successfully published research findings in diverse peer-reviewed journals, web exhibits, and blogs. -- Communicated my research to technical and non-technical audiences at institutions such as the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, the National Centers for Environmental Information, and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.-- Helped organize multiple national and international workshops, meetings, and conferences, including an international conference for early-career scholars on the history of physical sciences in San Sebastian, Spain. This work included judging and accepting qualified proposals, compiling the attendee list, coordinating with the site organizers, and developing conference programs. -- Documented the detailed views of participants at AIP's first History Observatory Workshop, a multi-institutional effort to capture and disseminate for public engagement the history of major science projects contemporaneously. The workshop invited the participation of archivists, librarians, historians, scientists, physics education researchers, film-makers, and story-tellers. — Consulted for lawyers on behalf of Our Children's Trust, a seminal case oriented around the question of whether the federal government can be held liable for future climate-related harms to American citizens. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

When I stepped into the role at AIP, I re-initiated the practice of teaching courses at two local universities, The University of Maryland and Georgetown University. After garnering departmental interest at Georgetown, I developed a course entitled National Security, Risk Assessment & Future Politics for the university's Science, Technology & International Affairs program. Key Accomplishments:— Weekly engagement with upper-level undergraduate students on questions pertaining to… Show more When I stepped into the role at AIP, I re-initiated the practice of teaching courses at two local universities, The University of Maryland and Georgetown University. After garnering departmental interest at Georgetown, I developed a course entitled National Security, Risk Assessment & Future Politics for the university's Science, Technology & International Affairs program. Key Accomplishments:— Weekly engagement with upper-level undergraduate students on questions pertaining to the evolution of risk assessment strategies since World War II, especially how forecasting technologies and computer-based modeling influenced decision making in western and non-western societies. Students were responsible for discussing weekly readings, presenting consistently their ideas to their peers, and ultimately preparing formal presentations based on their own research into a global risk as defined in the 2019 Global Risks Report authored by the World Economic Forum. Show less

College Park, Md

As a component of my postdoctoral training, I developed an introductory course on the history of science in western and non-western societies. My responsibilities included monitoring student progress in terms of their engagement with weekly readings, grading weekly journal entries and exams, developing PowerPoint presentations for lectures, and holding office hours.

Aarhus, Denmark

I moved to Denmark to take a 3-year research opportunity at Aarhus University, which is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world. As a postdoctoral researcher for the Center for Science Studies, I utilized my education in science history and interest in contemporary climate change science and policy to inform how we understand the evolution of global climate modeling efforts after World War II. Key Accomplishments as the Postdoctoral Researcher: — As a member of a… Show more I moved to Denmark to take a 3-year research opportunity at Aarhus University, which is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world. As a postdoctoral researcher for the Center for Science Studies, I utilized my education in science history and interest in contemporary climate change science and policy to inform how we understand the evolution of global climate modeling efforts after World War II. Key Accomplishments as the Postdoctoral Researcher: — As a member of a 4-person team of international scholars, I conducted extensive archival research within the US to explore the social relationships, complex negotiations, and personal motivations that informed the rise of sophisticated technologies in climate prediction efforts. — Presented my research to diverse audiences, including academic groups, conferences, workshops, and in scholarly publications. — Served as an assistant lecturer when professors were absent. I navigated the complexity of teaching in another culture through thoughtful research on classroom dynamics while, simultaneously, setting expectations with the professor and the students. Show less

2013-2014 AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

For two years, I worked directly with students from different academic and national backgrounds at the Michigan State University Writing Center. Designed to assist students employ different communications strategies to maximize understanding by others, the Writing Center provided unique way to reach students beyond the classroom. As part my teaching responsibilities, I was involved in the design and implementation of various workshops committed to teaching undergraduate students various… Show more For two years, I worked directly with students from different academic and national backgrounds at the Michigan State University Writing Center. Designed to assist students employ different communications strategies to maximize understanding by others, the Writing Center provided unique way to reach students beyond the classroom. As part my teaching responsibilities, I was involved in the design and implementation of various workshops committed to teaching undergraduate students various dimensions of creative expression and writing. Workshop topics included the use of online media as a way to communicate ideas, plagiarism and academic integrity, and citation basics in academic writing. These experiences made me appreciate the diversity of students within a large environment such as Michigan State University, and compelled me to think critically about the positives and negatives of my own teaching style. Working with students from different national and linguistic backgrounds was especially useful; the experience highlighted the importance of patience and continuous communication, and illustrated the courage of students as they introduced me (a stranger) to their writings. Taken together, I learned how to create an environment that facilitates trust between adviser and student. Show less

East Lansing, Michigan

Columbia University

2011-2012 AGU Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science

Ames, Iowa

Lead special projects to build the Historic Archives. Trained co-worker/assistant archivist. Assisted in grant writing. Scanned historic documents into DOT’s Electronic Records Management System (ERMS) for display on the DOT’s public website. Performed outreach for the DOT Historic Archives. Served on Historic Archives Committee. Provided weekly and monthly summaries of archives project’s progress. Ordered archival supplies and monitored inventory. Provided suggestions on which materials to… Show more Lead special projects to build the Historic Archives. Trained co-worker/assistant archivist. Assisted in grant writing. Scanned historic documents into DOT’s Electronic Records Management System (ERMS) for display on the DOT’s public website. Performed outreach for the DOT Historic Archives. Served on Historic Archives Committee. Provided weekly and monthly summaries of archives project’s progress. Ordered archival supplies and monitored inventory. Provided suggestions on which materials to work on. Researched transportation history, identified photographs, and fulfilled research requests. Created spreadsheets using Excel to map out the archives and materials (e.g. Finding Aids). Drafted preliminary MARC catalog records for OCLC, an online library resource. Organized conference calls, meeting agendas, inter-departmental committee meetings, and prepared meeting minutes. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History Of Science And Technology

M.A., History Of Science And Technology

B.A., Economics, Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Investment Club Astronomy Club