Lydia (Marcus) Post Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Guided Master's of Public Health students through the Capstone in Public Health course by providing feedback as they complete their capstone research project papers and presentations.

As a contributing writer (December 2017-May 2024), I wrote feature articles for the Dordt University alumni publication "The Voice."As a staff writer (August 2014-December 2017), I wrote press releases, content for admissions brochures, content for the Dordt University website, and feature articles for "The Voice."

Developed and taught the course Bio 225: Biology, Technology, and Culture, a survey of current topics in bioethics.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Taught the laboratory portion of Principles & Methods of Epidemiology, the introductory graduate-level epidemiology course; wrote and graded weekly quizzes and the midterm exam; worked closely with the instructor to plan and deliver course materials and weekly assignments

Greater Milwaukee Area

For the Young Women's Health History Study (PI: Ellen Velie), I: drafted manuscripts, conducted literature reviews of breast cancer risk factors, wrote Institutional Review Board (IRB) amendments and annual review documents, managed incoming data access proposals, tracked and updated project invoices, coordinated bio-specimen storage, cleaned and analyzed.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Performed solid phase extraction of drinking water samples, PFOS extractions, and dioxin extractions on solid samples

Sioux Center, Iowa

Wrote curricula for young adults that facilitate discussions about the relationship between science and faith

Graded written assignments, set up experiments, explained concepts from laboratory

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Epidemiology

In my dissertation, I evaluated adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as potential risk factors for young-onset breast cancer subtypes.

Non-Degree Seeking Visiting Student, Science And Religion

Activities and Societies: Oxford University ChorusI spent Michelmas Term 2017 as a visiting student at Wycliffe Hall. I attended seminars.

Bachelor’S Degree, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Staff writer for student newspaper, "The Dordt Diamond."​ Staff writer for alumni publication, "The VOICE."​.