Mary Jo Maciejewski, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) Research Operations and Integration (ROI) Complement Scientist at NASA Johnson Space Center- Assists in the crew screening process and works as the crew advocate- Integrate study planning with the Human Research Program (HRP) research elements and study Principle Investigators (PI)- Serve as the PI for the integrated science complement of HERA- Initiate and maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) complement package

Houston, Texas, United States

- Works on project management of grants and directed tasks within the element- Supports projects within the element - grant proposal element level review andconference planning

Houston, Texas, United States

- Staffed the HERA Mission Control Center to interact with analog astronauts/HERA crew - Responsible for safety, communication, documentation, and problem solving off nominal situations through protocol related documentation and communication

5905 West Loop South, Suite 570, Houston, Texas; In Home; Or On Site

Educational Therapy:I specialize working with students, elementary through graduate school, with learning differences to actively adapt classroom work and techniques to the student's needs. This may include content assistance, learning and studying techniques, and organizational practices. I have extensive experience in working with neurological differences and mental health related illnesses. I have had several clients mention to me that I am the only educational specialist/tutor that has been able to "get through" or relate to their student. Educational Support:I specialize in math and science working with students from elementary through graduate school. Math - All levels through Differential Equations including statistics.Science - All basic sciences through Undergraduate Courses Computer Science - Introduction through AP in High School, Some Undergraduate CoursesEngineering - Mechanical and Electrical based on discussion with the studentStudy Skills and OrganizationEducational Enrichment:I also offer enrichment training in areas that are outside the normal classroom realm including introduction to technical fields, engineering, robotics, and programming. Specific programs can be developed upon request. These can be one-on-one or small group sessions.Each student's program is catered particular to the needs of the student. Programs are designed depending on the needs of the student to either be adaptive lessons over a few sessions, or supportive lessons that keep the student on task over the school year and/or summer.

In home tutoring for middle school through high school focusing on test prep (SAT, ACT, PSAT, ISEE, HSPT, etc.) and academic subjects (math and science). I enjoy working with all ranges of students from high achievers to students with learning differences. I have successfully worked with numerous students to achieve or surpass their educational goals.As a tutor interviewer, I conduct in-person interviews of new StudyPoint tutor candidates to assess candidate teaching methods of example problems in both math and verbal. I write interview reviews and process hiring paperwork.

Houston, Texas

Courses Taught:- AP Computer Science – 2 sections- Physics – 3 sectionsEngineering Team Mentor- Canstruction for the Houston Food Bank - Awards for Jurors Favorite High School, and Best Use of Most Needed Items- FIRST FRC Awards and Accomplishments: • Lone Star Regional - (Ranked 5 out of 55) • Chairman’s Award Team • Creativity Award sponsored by Xerox • World Championship in St. Louis, Newton Division (Ranked 25 of 100)- Texas Regional Invitational (TRI) - Facilities Coordinator (Managed facilities and planning for 32 FRC team competition)- TRI winning alliance with FRC teams 624, 1429, and 5070

Houston, Texas

Courses Taught:Computer Science- Introduction to Computer Science - Principles of Computer Science - Middle School (MS) Robotics- Honors Physics Robotics Mentor – High School and Middle School- FIRST LEGO League (3rd Place Robotic Design Award)- High School students mentored Middle School Students while developing VEX skillsRadiant Summer Program:- Developed curriculum and taught a Junior LEGO League (ages 4-8) camp based on the LEGO WeDo system. - Developed curriculum and taught LEGO League (ages 9-14) camp based on the LEGO MINDSTORMS platform. - Most requested and profitable camp division of the summer program in 2012 and 2013.

Eastfield College, Mesquite, Tx

- Developed curriculum and taught Fall 2010 Semester as a 2-hour lecture course. - Received an excellent Dean teaching review, and good reviews from students who took the class.- Revamped the class by state mandated guidelines into a 1-hour lecture and 3-hour lab course for SP 2011.

In this position, I used fMRI and neuropsychological testing to study working memory and processing speed in clinical patients. I worked on two independent projects. I also had extensive experience in grant writing. 1. UTSW-VA Gulf War Illness projectIn this project we tested veterans of the first Gulf War for changes in cognition and other health issues that may have resulted from working in the war conditions. I managed our lab's portion of this project. This included writing progress reports for the VA, assuring staff coverage of meetings and data collection, and weekly data collection. 2. UTSW MS Clinic to determine underlying cognition issues in MS patients In this project we collected fMRI and neuropsychological data on cognition measures including working memory and processing speed. We hoped to determine if the underlying cognitive deficit was working memory, processing speed or combination of both measures.June 2009 - received the inaugural UTD Friends of BrainHealth Distinguished New Scientist Award. The funding from this award was used to collect pilot data for my Multiple Sclerosis project. With this funding I designed, conducted, and collected data in a research study to determine processing speed deficits in Multiple Sclerosis with fMRI and neuropsychological testing. I built a collaborative relationship between the Center for BrainHealth the Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Center.

Worked under the direction of Daphne Bavelier, to determine if training with first person shooter video games improves the vision of low vision/amblyopia patients. If this training is successful, we would like to determine if it is an issue of plasticity.In this position I:• Managed a research study to determine the effectiveness of video game training to improve vision in amblyopic patients (retained study subjects and managed lab members).• Evaluated the differences in attention and vision in a 50-hour video game training study.• Wrote a review paper for the New York National Academy of Science online journal.

Dissertation Title – Detection of Brain-based Vision Loss Using fMRI and Psychophysics.• Designed a computer program to determine visual sensitivity of patients in the fMRI environment.• Collected and analyzed fMRI data from brain-based vision injury patients to determine the feasibility of using fMRI for pre-surgical and post-surgical rehabilitation and planning techniques.• Wrote clinical pre-surgical reports describing brain-based vision function of neurosurgery patients.• Trained and mentored laboratory technicians and junior students in lab procedures and equipment use.

• Developed head positioning device for patient stabilization during brain MRI.• Lead Mechanical Engineer in radio frequency lung coil design.• Developed prototypes in pre-manufacturing stage and assisted to transition to full scale production. • Worked with suppliers/vendors for ordering of parts, raw materials, tool and equipment design.• Quality inspection of parts and materials for company standards.- Company is now a subsidiary of Philips Healthcare

• Designed aerial figures and descriptive site drawings in computer aided design software (AutoCAD).• Managed the drafting department including hiring, training of new staff, managing projects and deadlines.

• Assisted in development of fiber optic endoscope to determine the optical properties of mucosal tissue.• Observed processes of federal medical device and procedure regulation.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biomedical Engineering - Signal Processing

Part of the Joint MU and MCW Joint Functional Imaging Doctoral Program

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biophysics, Neuroscience, Vision Science

Part of the Joint MU and MCW Joint Functional Imaging Doctoral Program

Bs, Biomedical Engineering

Minors in Biology and Chemistry Les Aspin Center Alumni