Steve Kroiss Email & Phone Number

Seattle, WA, US

Seattle, Washington, United States

Computational epidemiology and eradication campaign planning for vaccine preventable diseases.

Greater Seattle Area

My work primarily focuses on statistical modeling and data visualization of polio epidemiology, risk, surveillance sensitivity, and genetics to support international aid organizations and country-level health programs.

- Managed a team of 9 data analysts and researchers that used hierarchical Bayesian statistics (in R and JAGS) to develop predictive models for the effects of climate change on forests in the Pacific Northwest- Managed and curated large environmental and climatic databases- Developed data management protocols and annotated computer code for efficient.

Primary instructor in several classes:- Developed a Bayesian statistics graduate seminar (Topics in Ecology – Bayesian Population Modeling) to analyze trends in plant growth and population dynamics in R, JAGS & OpenBUGS; 8 students.- Developed a computer and field-based course (Foundations in Ecology) that taught students how to analyze and graphically.

Greater St. Louis Area

- Awarded and managed 4 grants and fellowships- Developed experiments to analyze the effects of drought and habitat management on rare plants - Coordinated research efforts with multiple state parks, national parks, and private land owners - Supervised and mentored three undergraduates in independent research projects- Communicated research findings.

- Collaborated with instructors at the University to experimentally evaluate multiple teaching approaches used to guide students through scientific research- Developed pre- and post-assessments to analyze student performance- Used my findings to reformulate how students are taught in several biology courses- Presented research findings at an international.

Glencoe, IL

− Surveyed and censused rare plant populations for population size and distribution − Assessed effects of habitat management and potential threats (e.g., invasive species, disease, over grazing) on rare plant populations− Trained >100 volunteers to census endangered and threatened plant species− Communicated findings to numerous public and private landowners

− Conducted independent research on the ecological impacts of dam removal on aquatic macroinvertebrates− Managed data collection of stream morphology, nutrient cycling, and productivity− Performed chemical and biological assays

Millbrook, NY

- Conducted independent research on the effects of an aquatic invasive snail through the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program- Assisted in the scientific training and education of summer school students

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Ecology

Dissertation: Regional rarity - consequences of dispersal limitation and strategies for reintroduction

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biology And Conservation

Activities and Societies: Horticulture Club