Modeling oyster population dynamics

PhD Research
2011-2017

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Applied integral-projection models to investigate how population structure, positive feedbacks, and stochastic recruitment influenced optimal restoration strategies of oyster populations.

Predicting species distibutions with changing climates

MS Research
2009-2011

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Investigated the ability of degree-day models to accurately predict species distributions under scenarios of changing climates.

Glioblastoma brain tumor modeling

BS Research
2007-2009

Paper 1

Used reaction diffusion models to describe glioblastoma tumor growth in virtual patient brains.

Undergraduate Research Coordinator & Career Coach

University of Minnesota, College of Biological Sciences
2017-present

Assist undergraduate students in articulating individual goals, and developing skills to navigate careers and experiential opportunities.

Science Education Outreach Program

University of California, Davis
2014-2017

Mentored undergraduate students in the development and instruction of conservation-related lesson plans for grade school classrooms.

Investigating Epidemics

University of California, Davis
2014

Developed and led course focused on integrating disciplinary topics related to the study of human infectious disease, including: cell culture; epidemiology; and modeling disease dynamics in R.

CAMEOS

University of California, Davis, Bodega Marine Lab
Santa Rosa High School
2013-2014

Developed and led weekly inquiry-based lessons focused on ecological topics and experimental design for 10th grade biology classrooms.