Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
EDUCATION
PhD Crops and Soil Sciences and Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior, Specialization in Environmental Science and Policy, Michigan State University (2009)
BS Biology Cornell University (2003)
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Education Director Jan. 2014-present
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Hastings, MI. Conduct research on ecosystem service provisioning and science education. Oversee education and research programs for the field station. Provide Science curriculum writing and science teacher coaching for local school districts.
Post-Doctoral Researcher and Course Instructor Aug. 2013-Dec. 2013
Michigan State University Department of Teacher Education and Fisheries and Wildlife, East Lansing, MI. Conduct science education research and research on ecosystem services. Instructor for Ecological Problem Solving, FW364.
Post-Doctoral Researcher & K-12 Partnership Coordinator Aug. 2009-Aug. 2013
Michigan State University Dept. of Teacher Education and Kellogg Biological Station, East Lansing and Hickory Corners, MI. Manage the professional development programs and conduct science education research studies with 15 school districts in Southwest Michigan, researchers at MSU, and researchers from three partner universities. Conduct research on ecosystem services at the Long Term Ecological Research Site at Kellogg Biological Station.
Research Assistant Aug. 2003-May 2009
Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University, Hickory Corners, MI. Worked on the Long-Term Ecological Research Site at Kellogg Biological Station, in the laboratory as well as in the field. Worked as a part of a team to coordinate field sampling and analysis. Wrote dissertation on ecosystem services from agricultural systems.
GK-12 Fellow May 2006-May 2009
Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University, Hickory Corners, MI. Worked 15-20 hours/week in Plainwell Community Schools K-12 science classrooms. Taught lessons, helped with curriculum development, and planned district-wide events. Led teacher workshops and seminars throughout the school year and summer.
Teaching Assistant, Summer 2007
Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University, Hickory Corners, MI. Co-taught lab section of biogeochemistry summer field course.
Regional and State Director, Ecology Science Olympiad 2005-2008
Led workshops for coaches at state and national conferences, wrote and proctor tests for middle and high school students at regional and state events.
K-12 Building Level Scientist 2004-2006
Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University Hickory Corners, MI. Led teacher professional development, curriculum development, and inquiry activity development for 11 school districts in southwest Michigan. Taught at workshops and summer institutes as well as in K-12 classrooms.
Research Assistant 2002-2003
Horticulture Department, Cornell University. Assisted in crop planting, management, and harvest. Conducted independent research project.
Research Assistant 2000-2001
Chemical Ecology Lab, Cornell University. Performed chemical extractions of plant materials and analyzed samples using HPLC.
PhD Crops and Soil Sciences and Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior, Specialization in Environmental Science and Policy, Michigan State University (2009)
BS Biology Cornell University (2003)
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Education Director Jan. 2014-present
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Hastings, MI. Conduct research on ecosystem service provisioning and science education. Oversee education and research programs for the field station. Provide Science curriculum writing and science teacher coaching for local school districts.
Post-Doctoral Researcher and Course Instructor Aug. 2013-Dec. 2013
Michigan State University Department of Teacher Education and Fisheries and Wildlife, East Lansing, MI. Conduct science education research and research on ecosystem services. Instructor for Ecological Problem Solving, FW364.
Post-Doctoral Researcher & K-12 Partnership Coordinator Aug. 2009-Aug. 2013
Michigan State University Dept. of Teacher Education and Kellogg Biological Station, East Lansing and Hickory Corners, MI. Manage the professional development programs and conduct science education research studies with 15 school districts in Southwest Michigan, researchers at MSU, and researchers from three partner universities. Conduct research on ecosystem services at the Long Term Ecological Research Site at Kellogg Biological Station.
Research Assistant Aug. 2003-May 2009
Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University, Hickory Corners, MI. Worked on the Long-Term Ecological Research Site at Kellogg Biological Station, in the laboratory as well as in the field. Worked as a part of a team to coordinate field sampling and analysis. Wrote dissertation on ecosystem services from agricultural systems.
GK-12 Fellow May 2006-May 2009
Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University, Hickory Corners, MI. Worked 15-20 hours/week in Plainwell Community Schools K-12 science classrooms. Taught lessons, helped with curriculum development, and planned district-wide events. Led teacher workshops and seminars throughout the school year and summer.
Teaching Assistant, Summer 2007
Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University, Hickory Corners, MI. Co-taught lab section of biogeochemistry summer field course.
Regional and State Director, Ecology Science Olympiad 2005-2008
Led workshops for coaches at state and national conferences, wrote and proctor tests for middle and high school students at regional and state events.
K-12 Building Level Scientist 2004-2006
Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University Hickory Corners, MI. Led teacher professional development, curriculum development, and inquiry activity development for 11 school districts in southwest Michigan. Taught at workshops and summer institutes as well as in K-12 classrooms.
Research Assistant 2002-2003
Horticulture Department, Cornell University. Assisted in crop planting, management, and harvest. Conducted independent research project.
Research Assistant 2000-2001
Chemical Ecology Lab, Cornell University. Performed chemical extractions of plant materials and analyzed samples using HPLC.