A basic understanding of science is both a birthright and a critical component of productive citizenship in the modern world.
Science can be made exciting and accessible to any audience by presenting it as a story, and making use of literary devices such as character, plot, climax and conclusion. It is also useful to avoid specialized jargon, follow a clear and logical format, and use analogies to concrete, everyday things. These tools enable academic and lay audiences alike to absorb and retain new concepts.
Adjunct Faculty, 2002-2003
University of Oregon
Created and taught Cell Biology for majors
Graduate Teaching Fellow, 1997-2003
University of Oregon
Instructed core biology lab classes
Ongoing public outreach
Education
PhD in Molecular Biology, U Oregon, 2003
BSc in Genetics, U Alberta, 1994
References
Dr. Alan Kelly, Dept Biology, U Oregon
541-346-6118
Dr. Carl Stiefbold, Dept Biology, U Oregon
541-346-4537
Nancy Hutchison, SEP, FHCRC
206-667-4486