I am passionate about the importance of communicating science to the public and the need for scientists to continually practice translating their research for different audiences. During my PhD training I worked to hone my own communication and leadership skills by participating in some of the many opportunities available at my institution and in the greater NYC area.
Visiting Scientist, "Scarsdale STEAM Day 2018", Scarsdale High School
April 21, 2018
I worked with my lab-mate to present Cognitive Neuroscience research to visitors of all ages at the Scarsdale STEAM day event. We walked participants through the work in our laboratory and an on-site demo of EEG recordings using a Backyard Brains Heart & Brain Spikerbox.
Invited Speaker, "An Introduction to Statistical Tools for Humanist Questions", Fordham Graduate Student Digital Humanities Group
March 15, 2018
I was invited to give an introduction to statistical reasoning and the application of statistical tools to humanities data by the Fordham Graduate Student Digital Humanities Group as part of their lecture series encouraging students to incorporate digital tools in their scholarship. A Q&A followed the presentation.
Teaching Assistant, "Introductory Coding for Researchers", Software Carpentry, The New York Academy of Sciences
February 24 - 25, 2018
I worked in a team of four teaching assistants to facilitate the learning experience of approximately 30 researchers taking the Introductory Coding workshop. Our team answered questions from learners with different skill levels and assisted instructors to ensure that the lesson progressed smoothly.
Presenter, Brain Awareness Week at Einstein, Department of Neuroscience, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
March 21, 2017, March 12, 2018
Lead presenter and organizer for cognitive neuroscience demonstrations for approx.100 high school students from the Pelham Lab High School.
Head Judge, "Medicine and Health Sciences", NYC Science and Engineering Fair
2016, 2017
As a head judge my role at the finals round of NYCSEF competition was to lead judge orientation for my team of four judges and to coordinate my team in the distribution and assessment of student projects. During the final caucus, I acted as moderator for the discussion and ensured that all paperwork and forms were collected and returned to the event organizers.
Presenter, "Science in Your Neighborhood", New York Public Library - Morris Park Branch
March 16, 2016
I presented my research as the inaugural speaker of the "Science in Your Neighborhood" series at the New York Public Library, Morris Park Branch. During this presentation I taught a non-academic audience the basics of auditory processing and introduced them to current research in my laboratory. A 30 minute Q&A session followed the presentation.
Presenter, Bronx Science Consortium Poster Session, Bronx Zoo
September 30, 2015
I participated in the Bronx Science Consortium poster session at the Bronx Zoo where I presented my research to a wide audience including members of the public, fellow graduate students, and educators.
Preliminary and Finals Judge, NYC Science and Engineering Fair
2014-present
I evaluated student research projects as part the NYSEF competition. Judges are responsible for objectively evaluating students on creativity, innovation, scientific rigor, knowledge, and overall presentation skills. During the finals round, I worked with a team of judges to assess student presentations and come to a consensus on the group's choice for top three projects.
Volunteer Editor, "More Passion for Science: Journeys into the Unknown"
October 11, 2015
I volunteered time to copy edit an anthology of stories of notable women in science. I worked collaboratively with story authors and the lead editor via the Google Docs platform and the project was published as part of the celebration of Ada Lovelace Day.
Volunteer Teacher, Neuroscience Outreach at Einstein
February 13, 2015
Co-taught two high school class periods on "Drugs and the Brain" and facilitated in class activities and discussion at World View High School, Bronx, NY
Scarsdale STEAM, 2018
Fordham DH, 2018
Brain Awareness Week, 2017
NYPL - Morris Park, 2016
Bronx Zoo, 2015
World View High School, 2015