My Resume

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·         Certificate in science writing, Graduate Science Communication Program (2008). Coursework and internship experience in news and feature writing, investigative journalism, and audio-visual storytelling.

·         B.S. in biology, minor in philosophy received in 2002. Attended on a Tradition merit scholarship.

Board Operator/Reporter

Northstate Public Radio (August 2009-Present)

·         Interview sources and write news stories for radio news broadcast.

·         Gather news stories and from wire and news service to assemble news broadcasts.

·         Produce and deliver recorded and live on-air public radio programming.

Freelance Writer/Journalist (February 2009-Present)

·         Report and write articles for a variety of news outlets such as Scientists Without Borders and Bicycle Times.

·         Develop and write stories for internal and external publications at institutions including Stanford University Medical Center and the National Park Service.

Science Communication Intern

Point Reyes National Seashore (September 2008-January 2009)

·         Drafted news releases and summaries in lay language on park scientific research.

·         Edited and managed publication of biannual “Parks for Science” newsletter.

·         Produced podcasts on scientific research at Point Reyes National Seashore and the Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center.

Science-Writing Intern

Los Alamos National Laboratory (June 2008-September 2008)

·         Wrote news releases covering current scientific research of laboratory scientists.

·         Composed features for internal and external publication, covering biology, physics, engineering, and astronomy.

·         Communicated with members of the media to facilitate coverage of laboratory news.

Science-Writing Intern/Reporting Intern

Santa Cruz, California (September 2007-June 2008)

·         Held several part-time internships at Stanford University’s news service, the Santa Cruz Sentinel, and the Salinas Californian while in graduate studies program.

·         Wrote 2-4 news stories and features per week for local news section of daily newspapers.

·         Updated newspapers’ Web site with breaking news.

·         Wrote articles on science and other subjects for the Stanford Report, the university’s weekly faculty and staff newspaper.

·         Prepared press releases detailing events and science-related news at Stanford.

Laboratory Research Assistant

The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio (2006-2007)

·         Solely responsible for immunology laboratory setup in support of transplant surgeon’s research.

·         Developed unique protocols for novel investigation.

·         Carried out molecular biology techniques including cell culture, western blotting, ELISA, immunoprecipitation and protein assays.

·         Assisted with animal surgery and pre- and post-operative care.

Peace Corps Volunteer - Community Agro-forestry Extension Agent/Regional Volunteer Leader, Niger, West Africa (2004-2006)

·         Completed two month training immersion program focused on development theory, agro-forestry, cross-culture, and intensive French and Hausa language training.

·         Authored proposal, secured funding of $20,000, and orchestrated construction of water well.

·         Published monthly newsletter to keep volunteers in the field apprised of important information.

·         Coordinated activities and provided logistical, security and emotional support for 25 volunteers posted in the field.

Science Intern

The Ocean Alliance, Woods Hole, Massachusetts/The Maldives (2003)

·         Processed and analyzed toxicology samples using microtomy, microscopy, antibody staining and microsome preparation; worked in both a laboratory setting and aboard a research vessel.

·         Reported and translated progress/results via email and telephone to non-science administrators.

·         Assisted with deckhand and watch duties aboard R/V Odyssey in the Indian Ocean.

·         Contributed written logs to educational Web site on the Ocean Alliance’s Voyage of the Odyssey (www.pbs.org/odyssey).

Environmental Education Intern

The Ocean Alliance, Gloucester, Massachusetts (2002)

·         Recorded behavioral and population data from observations of whales.

Awards/Achievements

·         National Academies Science Writer: Authored book chapter for The Future of Human Healthspan: Demography, Evolution, Medicine, and Bioengineering Task Group Summaries, published by the National Academies Keck Futures Initiative (2007)

·         ARCS Scholar, Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (2007)

·         Sportsmanship Award, selected by teammates, Ohio State Equestrian Team (2000)

·         Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Champion, Individual (2000) and Team (1999, 2002)

·         Ohio State University Dean’s List (1999, 2001, 2002)

·         Eagle Scout, BSA Troop 299, Dublin, Ohio (1997)

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