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Pasadena, Ca, Us

Pasadena, Ca

As the ShakeAlert Lead Coordinator for Communication, Education, Outreach, and Technical Engagement I am:-Leading the effort to develop and execute training and education programs and materials that are integrated with broader earthquake risk programs in order to promote the public and institutional acceptance and implementation of the ShakeAlert system. Currently ShakeAlert is being implemented in California, Oregon, and Washington.-Developing new methods and products for… Show more As the ShakeAlert Lead Coordinator for Communication, Education, Outreach, and Technical Engagement I am:-Leading the effort to develop and execute training and education programs and materials that are integrated with broader earthquake risk programs in order to promote the public and institutional acceptance and implementation of the ShakeAlert system. Currently ShakeAlert is being implemented in California, Oregon, and Washington.-Developing new methods and products for dissemination of educational materials in a manner that is multidisciplinary, cost effective, and consistent with existing hazards education efforts.-Coordinating ShakeAlert education activities with all stakeholders including Federal, State, and local organizations, academic partners, private companies, and policy makers.-Leading a committee of officials in Federal, State and local agencies in developing and implementing long-term, integrated public ShakeAlert communication and educational protocols and plans to maximize the effectiveness of the ShakeAlert capability. Show less

University Of Southern California, Los Angeles, Ca

I managed SCEC's undergraduate research program from 2008 - 2016. Since 1994 SCEC has provided internship opportunities for over 500 students. There are two internship programs at SCEC:The Undergraduate Studies in Earthquake Information Technology (UseIT) (http://scec.usc.edu/internships/useit/) is a team-based undergraduate research program run by the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) at the University of Southern California (USC). Interns develop technical tools to… Show more I managed SCEC's undergraduate research program from 2008 - 2016. Since 1994 SCEC has provided internship opportunities for over 500 students. There are two internship programs at SCEC:The Undergraduate Studies in Earthquake Information Technology (UseIT) (http://scec.usc.edu/internships/useit/) is a team-based undergraduate research program run by the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) at the University of Southern California (USC). Interns develop technical tools to communicate important concepts about earthquakes in Southern California and other earthquake-prone regions. UseIT interns are mentored by some of the nation's leading earthquake and computer scientists. Since 2002, the UseEIT program has built a community of over 220 alumni from more than 35 colleges and universities. The Southern California Earthquake Center/Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SCEC/SURE) pairs a student, one-on-one, to conduct research with a pre-eminent earthquake scientist or specialist. Many SURE interns also have the opportunity to work alongside graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, and thus gain the special perspective of these early career professionals. Show less

University Of Southern California - Los Angeles, Ca

Designed educational resource kit for earthquake education film Earthquake Country – Los Angeles. Aligned film with science, math, and language arts educational content standards for California and developed knowledge base and comfort level surveys for earthquake education workshops for California Earth science educators. Conducted professional development workshops for K–12 science teachers, college students, and the public. Developed materials and programming for the first Great ShakeOut… Show more Designed educational resource kit for earthquake education film Earthquake Country – Los Angeles. Aligned film with science, math, and language arts educational content standards for California and developed knowledge base and comfort level surveys for earthquake education workshops for California Earth science educators. Conducted professional development workshops for K–12 science teachers, college students, and the public. Developed materials and programming for the first Great ShakeOut earthquake drill (Great Southern California ShakeOut) held in November 2008.Since 1994 SCEC has provided internship opportunities for over 500 students. Currently there are two internship programs at SCEC:The Undergraduate Studies in Earthquake Information Technology (UseIT) (http://scec.usc.edu/internships/useit/) is a team-based undergraduate research program run by the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) at the University of Southern California (USC). Interns develop technical tools to communicate important concepts about earthquakes in Southern California and other earthquake-prone regions. UseIT interns are mentored by some of the nation's leading earthquake and computer scientists. Since 2002, the UseEIT program has built a community of over 220 alumni from more than 35 colleges and universities. The Southern California Earthquake Center/Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SCEC/SURE) pairs a student, one-on-one, to conduct research with a pre-eminent earthquake scientist or specialist. Many SURE interns also have the opportunity to work alongside graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, and thus gain the special perspective of these early career professionals. Show less

University Of Southern California - Los Angeles, Ca

My responsibilities include managing two of SCEC's undergraduate internship programs, teacher professional development programs, a network of museums called the EPIcenter Network, and a project for the Quake Catcher Network.

San Bernardino And Palm Desert Campuses

Instructor for Introduction to Geology (geology 101) lecture and laboratory courses, Earthquakes: Science and Society (geology 210), California Geology (geology 312), and The Blue Planet (geology 309) which is an Earth science course for those becoming K–8 teachers.

Fullerton, Ca

Instructor for Geology 410: Physical Earth/Space Systems in the Department of Geological Sciences. Geology 410 is science content course that focuses on preparing future K-6 educators to teach concepts related to Earth science. Course topics include physical and chemical interactions among major Earth systems (e.g., geosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere) considered within the context of Earth’s position in its solar system and in space.

Los Angeles, Ca

- Instructor for Geology 150 Introduction to Geology Lab Section- Instructor or Geology 158 Natural Disasters - Building an Earthquake Resilient California Redesigned one of the sections of the course from a survey approach to natural disasters to an earthquake focus. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to some of the more important Earth processes that threaten human lives and property. We live in earthquake country so goal of this course is to focus on… Show more - Instructor for Geology 150 Introduction to Geology Lab Section- Instructor or Geology 158 Natural Disasters - Building an Earthquake Resilient California Redesigned one of the sections of the course from a survey approach to natural disasters to an earthquake focus. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to some of the more important Earth processes that threaten human lives and property. We live in earthquake country so goal of this course is to focus on earthquakes. In addition, volcanic eruptions and other processes related to plate tectonics will be considered. Other hazards such as fire, tsunami, and mass wasting will be covered but primarily within the context of earthquakes.By the end of the course, students gained an understanding of what, how, why, and where earthquakes occur and what, if anything, can be done to mitigate them. Students will be able to make informed decisions about how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the “Big One.” Show less

Pasadena, Ca

Education Program Coordinator - Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials- Managed undergraduate and high school summer research internship program.- Coordinated outreach activities for CSEM for Caltech-wide events. Involved Caltech undergraduates, graduate students, and post doctoral scholars in these activities.- Coordinated a monthly seminar series for Center community. The seminar was presented by student or postdoctoral scholar.

Los Angeles, Ca

Occidental College’s Marine Science Experience (MSE) is part of the Teachers + Occidental = Partnership in Science (TOPS) program. MSE was funded by an Improving Teacher Quality State Grant from the California Postsecondary Education Commission. With guidance by resource professionals, MSE offered an opportunity for science teachers and their students to formulate research investigations and use modern instruments and data collection techniques on board an oceanographic research vessel. Upon… Show more Occidental College’s Marine Science Experience (MSE) is part of the Teachers + Occidental = Partnership in Science (TOPS) program. MSE was funded by an Improving Teacher Quality State Grant from the California Postsecondary Education Commission. With guidance by resource professionals, MSE offered an opportunity for science teachers and their students to formulate research investigations and use modern instruments and data collection techniques on board an oceanographic research vessel. Upon returning to the classroom, students analyzed their data and shared it with other MSE school sites via the Internet. Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Ca

Educational Outreach Coordinator for JPL Aura mission (http://aura.gsfc.nasa.gov/). Aura (Latin for breeze) was launched July 15, 2004. Aura is part of the Earth Science Projects Division, a program dedicated to monitoring the complex interactions that affect the globe using NASA satellites and data systems. Aura studied the chemistry of the Earth's Atmosphere.Aura's four instruments studied the atmosphere's chemistry and dynamics. Aura's measurements investigated questions… Show more Educational Outreach Coordinator for JPL Aura mission (http://aura.gsfc.nasa.gov/). Aura (Latin for breeze) was launched July 15, 2004. Aura is part of the Earth Science Projects Division, a program dedicated to monitoring the complex interactions that affect the globe using NASA satellites and data systems. Aura studied the chemistry of the Earth's Atmosphere.Aura's four instruments studied the atmosphere's chemistry and dynamics. Aura's measurements investigated questions about ozone trends, air quality changes and their linkage to climate change. Aura's measurements will provide accurate data for predictive models and provide useful information for local and national agency decision support systems.Instruments on the mission included:- Tropospheric Emission Spectrometer (TES) - [http://tes.jpl.nasa.gov/]- Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) - [http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/aura/spacecraft/mls.html]- Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) - [http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/aura/spacecraft/omi.html]- High Resolution Dynamics Limb Sounder (HIRDLS) - [http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/aura/spacecraft/hirdls.html] Show less

Alpha Epsilon Pi National Fraternity

Graduate House Advisor for Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi. Duties included academic advising, activity planning, assisted in managing day-to-day operation of house, served as a liaison between the fraternity and and USC Housing

Los Angeles, Ca

Lead informal educator for the physical and Earth sciences in the Creative World Gallery, developed and evaluated public programs, and led training for staff and volunteers. Developed training and program materials for the center-wide science education program Think Science. Coordinator for the development, testing, and implementation for See Sound, Listen to Light communications program for the Think Science school series. Worked with NASA Johnson Space Center to implement public programming… Show more Lead informal educator for the physical and Earth sciences in the Creative World Gallery, developed and evaluated public programs, and led training for staff and volunteers. Developed training and program materials for the center-wide science education program Think Science. Coordinator for the development, testing, and implementation for See Sound, Listen to Light communications program for the Think Science school series. Worked with NASA Johnson Space Center to implement public programming for the International Space Station and a gala educational program during the debut of the television series From the Earth to the Moon (Tom Hanks and HBO).- Planned educational programming for chemistry demonstrations and short interactive programs.- Developed K-12 school programming for the "Think Science!" series. I was one of the lead developers for "See Sound and Listen to Light" and "Track the Quake" programs which consisted of a 45 minute interactive program and visits to relevant exhibits in the Creative World Gallery.- Managed volunteer training.- Assisted Science Center administration with the planning of large public events including the debut of "From the Earth to the Moon" HBO television series and NASA programming around the International Space Station. Show less

Flagstaff, Az

Conducted evening astronomy public programs, telescope viewings, interpretive presentations, and public workshops for science teachers and observatory volunteers. Developed of content and training materials for a chemistry-centered demonstration program called Cosmic Cart. Provided tours of the observatory’s rotunda with exhibits about the discoveries that lead to the discovery of the expanding universe and dwarf planet Pluto. Developed educational programming for comet Hale Bopp, lunar… Show more Conducted evening astronomy public programs, telescope viewings, interpretive presentations, and public workshops for science teachers and observatory volunteers. Developed of content and training materials for a chemistry-centered demonstration program called Cosmic Cart. Provided tours of the observatory’s rotunda with exhibits about the discoveries that lead to the discovery of the expanding universe and dwarf planet Pluto. Developed educational programming for comet Hale Bopp, lunar eclipses, and meteor showers. Lead activities for the Flagstaff Festival of Science. - Gave evening public presentations "The Sky Tonight" and day tours to the observatory's rotunda museum and the Pluto telescope.- Operated and facilitated viewing through a variety of telescopes including Percival Lowell's very own 24" Clark refactor.- Developed K-12 programming including a demonstration cart called "Chemistry of the Solar System." Show less

Flagstaff, Az

Instructor in the Department of Chemistry. Taught courses in preparatory chemistry, allied health general chemistry, and general chemistry laboratory. Assisted chemistry department in the development of new curriculum and teaching methodology.

Ph.D., Science Education (Emphasis - Earth Science Education)

Dissertation: Analogies Related to the Public Understanding of Earthquake Science: Their Identification, Characterization, and Use.

Masters Degree, (With Distinction) Physical And Earth Science Education

Activities and Societies: American Chemical Society - Student Chapter, Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry Fraternity - Program.

Post-Baccalaureate Coursework, Physical Sciences

Courses in geology (physical geology lecture and lab, oceanography, and dinosaurs), chemistry (independent study), laser technology.

Post-Baccalaureate Coursework, Chemistry

Chemistry coursework associated with Juniata's Chemistry in Motion outreach program. Developed chemistry activities and course materials.

Post-Baccalaureate Coursework, Earth Science, Oceanography, Life Science

- Completed coursework in astronomy, oceanography, biological science, and history of science.

Ab, Liberal Arts And Sciences & Religious Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry Fraternity (Beta Mu Chapter), American Chemical Society (Undergraduate.

Natural Sciences, Coursework In Physical And Earth Sciences

- Summer coursework in chemistry, environmental science, and science education.

Dutch Language Level 1 - Certificate, Language

Coursework and certificate in Dutch Language and Cultural Studies. Fulfilled undergraduate language requirement (Occidental College).

Professional Development For Acs Leaders, Leadership Development Courses For Professionals

The ACS Leadership Development System® concentrates on four main areas of core leadership competency (personal capability, interpersonal.

Professional Development, Science Education

Activities and Societies: Facilitator for EarthScope funded Alaska Native Geoscience Learning Experience (ANGLE)

Miller Intro To Judaism Program, Modern Hebrew Advanced 1

Activities and Societies: Hebrew club