Outreach

I really enjoy communicating with the broader community about science, and I have consistently done so throughout my career. I regularly visit K-12 schools, give public talks, and organize community events. These are some of the most rewarding scientific experiences for me. As the co-chair of the University of Colorado's Science Outreach Committee, I organized "Darwin Day" celebrations, science days at the Natural History Museum, and annual workshops about teaching contentious topics - including evolution and climate change - for Colorado middle and high school teachers. I've participated in Skype-A-Scientist 6 times, visited schools in person, and presented my research at a pub for "Bio on Tap." I am always looking for ways to improve community access to science!