Teaching and Service
Teaching
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2020: Faculty, Woodshole Marine Biological Laboratory Neural Systems and Behavior - cancelled due to COVID-19
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2019: Teaching Assistant, Woodshole Marine Biological Laboratory Neural Systems and Behavior
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2019: Co-Instructor, University of Washington, Current Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior (NEURO 527)
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2015: Instructor, University of Washington, Special Topics in Invertebrate Neurobiology (NBIO 450A) – due to unexpected serious illness, I was not able to complete teaching this class.
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2012: Teaching Assistant and Lab Instructor, University of Washington, Introduction to Systems and Behavioral Neurobiology (NBIO 302)
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Guest Lectures:
- 2016: Case Western Reserve University, Animal Physiology
- 2015: University of Washington, Sensory neurophysiology and ecology (BIOL 428A)
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Relevant coursework:
- 2015: Teaching Biology inclusively for diverse audiences – seminar taught by Scott Freeman, read selections from research literature centering around teaching (sequel to below course)
- 2014: Readings in biological instruction – seminar taught by Scott Freeman, read selections from research literature centering around teaching
Professional Service
- Elected co-chair to organize Neuroethology: Behavior, Evolution, and Neurobiology Gordon Research Seminar in 2021 delayed to 2023 due to COVID-19
- 2016-current: Ben Woo research grants and scholarship chair, Puget Soung Mycological Society – award up to $10,000 annually to fund mycological research and education
- 2020: Panelist, NIH NINDS Strategic Plan discussion on Communication and Outreach
- 2020: Guest, Building up the Nerve podcast from NIH NINDS (S02E01)
- 2020: External Reviewer, NSF Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
- 2014-2015: Graduate representative, UW Biology Research Committee
- 2012-2013: Student leadership council, Center for Sensorimotor and Neural Engineering
STEM Outreach
- 2015-current: field trip guide and instructor for Puget Sound Mycological Society
- 2010-current: Various presentations at school career days, local museums, retirement homes, etc.
- 2019: Volunteer, Geek Girl Con
- 2018-2019: Mentor, Girls in Engineering Math and Science
- 2010-2015: Organizing member, Neuroscience Community Outreach
- 2012-2014, 2016: Workshop leader, Seattle Expanding Your Horizons
- 2008-2009: Founding member, Brainiacs Science Education Outreach (NYC, NY)