Teaching Assistant, Evolution
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019
Lead discussion groups on topics including: roles of mutation, genetic drift, gene flow and natural selection; mechanisms through which new species arise; construct and interpret phylogenies.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019
Lead discussion groups on topics including: roles of mutation, genetic drift, gene flow and natural selection; mechanisms through which new species arise; construct and interpret phylogenies.
Research Assistant, The Gompert Lab
Utah State University
July-December 2022
Quantified cuticular hydrocarbons (Lepidoptera) using GC-FID.
Utah State University
July-December 2022
Quantified cuticular hydrocarbons (Lepidoptera) using GC-FID.
Research Assistant, Cooperative Extension
University of Nevada, Reno
February-October 2022
Assisted with outreach including Hemp Field Days, wrote and published Extension Fact Sheets, and lead undergraduate workers in final field experiment data collection and harvest.
University of Nevada, Reno
February-October 2022
Assisted with outreach including Hemp Field Days, wrote and published Extension Fact Sheets, and lead undergraduate workers in final field experiment data collection and harvest.
Research Assistant, The Bug Lab (Dr. Matthew L. Forister)
University of Nevada, Reno
May-December 2021
Prepared field collected plant samples for chemical extractions for analysis using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.
University of Nevada, Reno
May-December 2021
Prepared field collected plant samples for chemical extractions for analysis using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.
Teaching Assistant, Natural History Museum - K-12 Tours and Outreach
University of Nevada, Reno
Fall 2018- Spring 2019
Lead museum tours for K-12 school groups, develop science-based curriculum using Nevada state education science standards, organize special events throughout the academic calendar.
University of Nevada, Reno
Fall 2018- Spring 2019
Lead museum tours for K-12 school groups, develop science-based curriculum using Nevada state education science standards, organize special events throughout the academic calendar.
Teaching Assistant, Principles of Biological Investigation Lab
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018
Lead laboratory instruction of undergraduates, including the use of research equipment, common investigative techniques, and the fundamentals of scientific writing.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018
Lead laboratory instruction of undergraduates, including the use of research equipment, common investigative techniques, and the fundamentals of scientific writing.
Cooperative Extension-Master Gardener Volunteer
University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources South Lake Tahoe, CA
Spring 2015-currently active
Facilitate and present free public workshops on high elevation, short season gardening, vermiculture, composting and integrated pest management
University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources South Lake Tahoe, CA
Spring 2015-currently active
Facilitate and present free public workshops on high elevation, short season gardening, vermiculture, composting and integrated pest management