Teaching, Outreach, and Leadership

I've been teaching in one way or another my whole life, whether that's been as an official lecturer or TA for science and engineering classes, a private music teacher, or the person everyone in college went to for homework help. I couldn't possibly list all of my experience, but here are a few teaching moments that have meant the most to me.

Adjunct Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology

Starting during the pandemic, I have been teaching Data Visualization to 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students at RIT in the School of Interactive Games and Media. My students learn how to create effective data visualizations using Javascript and D3.js, as well as how to decide what type of chart to use in different situations and how to tell an effective story with their data.

MSI Science Communication Fellow

Following a two-year series of communication workshops designed to enhance discussion of science topics with the youth and public, I developed a presentation and hands-on activity that taught students the importance of solar energy and what can be done to improve current solar cell devices.

Volunteer Physics Lecturer at UC Lab School

Through the University of Chicago Society of Women in Physics, I volunteered to teach two physics classes to 8th grade students at the University of Chicago Laboratory School. In each class, I gave a lecture on electromagnetism and led a hands-on activity teaching the students how to build a speaker from household materials.

Science Outreach Volunteer

I've volunteered at numerous outreach events, museums, and conventions throughout my graduate and undergraduate career. As an example, at the ECCC Kids area of Emerald City Comicon in 2013, I worked with fellow NASA scientists and engineers in an interactive outreach event to teach about the Curiosity Rover on Mars.