Co-designed multi-party, body-scale geometry and spatial reasoning game from ideation and prototyping to fabrication (Illustrator, Processing)Fabricated (Arduino, sewing machine) and supported exhibit at a family science museum for 1 monthUsed mixed methods to identify collaboration behaviors among participants and characterize resulting learning opportunities (Excel, Python)Communicated findings in 1 journal article (DEME)

Evaluated and iterated novel interaction technology through market and user researchManaged recruitment, data gathering (Pixel, Empatica, Google Forms), and technical support for 24 participants in week-long trialsIdentified novel use cases through design and analysis of dozens of interviews and surveys (Google Forms, qualitative analysis)Conducted first comprehensive literature review of research on college MakerspacesDesigned and implemented evaluation of Maker-based courses at the Jacobs Institute (Qualtrics)Designed and conducted 60 interviews of touch-screen environment for learning proportions (Unity)Supervised 5 undergraduate researchers to assist with data gathering, analysis, and presentation (Excel, video analysis)Communicated findings in 2 conference papers and 1 journal article

Increased understanding and confidence in play-based learning in professional development with 100+ educatorsEmbedded researcher with family resource center for 1 yearExpanded access to high-quality STEM activities by adapting 4 standards-aligned designs for community installation (Illustrator, PowerPoint)Coordinated grant writing effort to expand reach across additional community sitesCo-authored papers for presentation at Promising Math 2019, AERA, and UC Berkeley conferences

Informed Medicare policy through quantitative analysis of healthcare claims data (SAS, SQL)Improved payment efficiency through the creation of a value-based hospital payment incentiveStreamlined new hire training by developing and teaching computer programming curriculum

Organized 4-person team in adherence to contract and schedule.Created simulation and advanced theoretical models of stochastic processing networks with applications to satellite communications.

Provided critical, constructive feed back on analytical papers, research papers, grant proposals, and personal statements.

Instructed class of 10-15 students, aged 9-16 years, in classroom and on the water.Developed and implemented daily lesson plans throughout 8 weeks of class.