OUTREACH
PUBLIC RESOURCES DEVELOPED
Researcher profiles for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), University of California, San Diego (2012) Worked with the SIO communications office to catalogue thousands of publications from several sources and databases, spanning 110 years and from hundreds of researchers to create the researcher profile section of the SIO website so that new publications auto-update, and the profiles make SIO research accessible to the public. Link
The Recycle Project, Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B), India (2019-). Led an effort with residents, students and administration of the institute to determine the process of waste segregation and recycling on and off campus. Visited waste segregation and recycling facilities to understand the processes involved. Developed flyers and posters to encourage residents to segregate waste and improve recycling with local partners. Assessment ongoing. Link coming soon
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
Science advising in art projects
Science advisor in play, 'Mausim' on paleoclimate research. Boulder Ensemble Theater Company (2020). Link
Science advisor in 'art+ science' project. Outreach office, University of Colorado Boulder (2021). Link
Science advisor in animation video on corals trapping sediments in water. Link
Panel participation
"Air as we live and Breathe", Longmont Museum and cultural center (2021)
“Climate science and scientists”, University of Colorado Boulder. (2018)
“Careers in science”, Versatile PhD, an early career online forum. (2011)
American Geophysical Union’s Q/A to answer question by journalists regarding earth-environment-climate sciences, remote. (2009 and 2011)
Public speaking
“The fate of microplastics in the environment.” Civil Engineering Department, University of Colorado, Boulder. (2018)
“Investigate Careers in Environmental (ICE) Studies.” Environmental Studies University of Colorado Boulder. (2016)
“The role of institutions in improving climate communication.” AGU Chapman conference on ‘Communicating climate science, a historic look into the future’, Granby, Colorado. (2013). Link.
“Climate Change: What we know and where we go from here.” SITN Seminar, Harvard Medical School (2012). Link
Workshop participation
“Science communication best practices.” Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bangalore. (2017)
Energy Conference by the New York Times. New York City. (2013)
Science Writer’s workshop, Santa Fe. (2013)
High school visit
Visited three schools to engage students in STEM education and careers as part of Nifty-Fifty organization (2009-2011), San Diego, CA.
Volunteering
Demonstrated climate and earth processes using hands-on experiments and exhibits in partnership with BEWISE, San Diego, CA. (2009-2012)
Scientist on-call and interpretations volunteer (Birch Aquarium, San Diego, CA); spent half a day every week educating visitors regarding marine life and biodiversity. Birch Aquarium, San Diego, CA. (2009-2010)
Judging
10 movie submissions, Science Media Awards. (2016)
SCIENCE WRITING
Member of the National Association of Science Writers (NASW.ORG)
Worked for the American Geophysical Union (2013), Geological Society of America (2012), the department of Energy (DOE)'s climate facility at PNNL (2013) and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO)'s new office (2009-2012)
Research Highlights
The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Climate Research Program's research highlights for public and media outreach (web). For a complete and up-to-date list, please click here.
Research Spotlights
The American Geophysical Union (AGU)'s newspaper EOS (in print). For a complete and up-to-date list, please click here.
News stories
Heavy mortality in Europe possible for Icelandic eruption. Earth Magazine
Models and mapping of grounding line modify Antarctic forecast. Earth Magazine
Destructive Lahars don't follow hazard models. Earth Magazine
Turning the pages of history. Explorations Now
Hearing footsteps under the ocean.Explorations Now
How do bacteria handle mixed signals? With surprising simplicity. Focus
"Those goosebumps on glacier" Explorations Now
Features and commentaries
The World Bank at Scripps Institution of Oceanography: what do we need to know before funding a project in the developing world. Consilience: The journal of sustainable development
Famine follows the plough. Science in the news, Boston
Coral bleaching in 2010: An early indicator of vulnerable marine ecosystems under human made stress. Science in the news, Boston
Megadroughts: What causes, what solution? Intersection at Discoverer magazine
Waste that matters: Plastics in the Pacific Ocean- a growing cause for concern.Science in the news, Boston
A dollop of dust: Is airborne dust causing regional and global climate change? Masticated Science, Boston
Have the rains deserted the Sahel? Science 20.0 (previously, Scientific Blogging)
Blogging
Coffee plants don't like it hot. PLOS Blogs
Air Time. A blog hosted within www.arm.gov. Breaking new research on climate and atmospheric sciences (March-July, 2013). Page no longer active.
Moderator of Field Notes, a blog where scientists and techies share their experiences in the field and labs (March-July, 2013)
Press releases and announcements
Taking the heat on the U.S. Great Plains, ARM news
A Homecoming party at the Los Angeles Shipping Dock ARM news
New Field Campaigns Move Mobile Facility to Finland Forest and California Coast. ARM News
Scripps graduate wins sustainability prize. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, CA
Complex choices in Medicare Advantage Program may overwhelm seniors. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Newsletter
Pitched for, contributed, and edited articles and features for the bi-monthly newsletter of the Association of Women in Science (San Diego). For my articles in the newsletter, please follow this link and check for 2012 May-Dec issues.