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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..

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 in.

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) by.

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