SCIENCE OUTREACH & MENTORING
Greenwich Point BioBlitz, 2017, Greenwich, CT. Surveyed and identified coastal plant species using iNaturalist.org
Connecticut State BioBlitz, 2016, Hartford, CT, Surveyed and identified plant species in urban parks using iNaturalist.org
Hartford Biodiversity Camp and BioBlitz, 2014-2105, Hartford, CT, Organized field trips to urban parks, facilitated hands-on learning activities, inspired next generation of biologists, conservationists, and environmental educators
Bronx Zoo Field Trip for Lehman College, 2012, Bronx, NY, Led hands-on activity focused on methods of studying animal behavior
Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, 2009, Woodbury, NY, Served as panel judge for the social sciences project division of the National Siemens Competition in Science and Engineering
Supervised Graduate Research Project, 2008, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
Trained Assistant in Research Methods, 2006, Mondika Research Center, Republic of Congo
4th Annual Human Evolution Conference and Workshop, 2007, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, Managed travel, food, supplies for conference participants
The Secret Gorillas of Mondika, 2005, BBC Film, Republic of Congo, Interviewed and featured as expert in film
International Tourist Group, 2005, World Wildlife Foundation, Central African Republic, Hosted discussion on gorilla conservation and behavior