Projects   Info   CV

Education
-------------------------------------------------------------------- PhD, Biomedical Genetics; Hartmut Land Lab, University of Rochester, 2023 (thesis info)
MS, Biomedical Genetics; University of Rochester, 2018
BS, Biomedical Engineering; University of Rochester, 2010



Teaching
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  • Graduate Instructor/Curriculum Developer; IND426: Science Communication and Visual Design for Diverse Audiences, University of Rochester, 2018-2020



Talks, Presentations, and Workshops
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SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

  • Scientific Posters, AS&E Pre-symposium Poster Workshop, University of Rochester, March 1, 2022
  • Scientific Posters, AS&E Pre-symposium Poster Workshop, University of Rochester, March 4, 2020
  • Posters and Graphical Abstracts, Brockport College Summer Undergraduate Research Program, June 25, 2019
  • Visual Communication in Science, Xerox Engineering Research Fellows Professional Development Series, June 3, 2019
  • Visual SciComm for Manuscript Writing,University of Rochester, April 19, 2019
  • The Medium is Still A Massage; Visual Strategies for Science Communication, Syracuse University, February 26, 2019
  • Nonviolent Communication to Overcome the Deficit Model of Science Communication?, URBEST Retreat Pecha Kucha Series, Sept. 13, 2018
  • Visual Communication in Science, Xerox Engineering Research Fellows Professional Development Series, July 2, 2018
  • Visual Communication – Strategies and Ethical Considerations, Office for Human Subject Protection, Achieving High Quality in Clinical Research Series, May 3, 2018
  • Better Science Communication Through Improv, IND 426: Science Communication for Diverse Audiences, University of Rochester, May 2, 2018
  • Improv for Professors: Unlock Your Presentation Skills; Rochester Institute of Technology, September 18, 2017
  • Better Science Communication Through Improv, IND 426: Science Communication for Diverse Audiences, University of Rochester, March 10, 2017



DESIGN

  • Wood Type, Again - Create Upstate, 2014
  • Everyone is Making it Up - Pecha Kucha at Visual Studies Workshop, 2013
  • The Imagined Physiology of Typography - Nerd Nite, Vertias Wine Bar, 2013


Conferences and Training
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Mentions and Citations
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Employment
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  • Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University; Quantitative Analyst, 2023 - Present
  • Joe’s Big Idea/NPR Scicommers; #Visual SciComm Slack Channel Community Moderator, 2018-2021
  • Kim Baer Design; Scientific Poster Designer, 2021
  • Press Villains Design; Designer, Art Director, 2010-present
  • Smooth Stone Design; Designer & Front-end Developer, 2012-2015
  • Virgin Wood Type; Co-founder, Type Cutter, Trimmer, Designer, Pattern-Maker, 2012-2014
  • UR Dept. of Art and Art History/Sage Art Center; Department Assistant, 2012-2014
  • Freshwise Farms; Farm Education Coordinator, 2010-2012
  • AmeriCORPS VISTA at Foodlink NY; 2010-2011
  • Chroma Technology Corp.; Application Science Intern, 2009-2010


Design and Art Exhibitions
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  • Typeforce 5, 2014
  • Genesee Center Calendar, 2013
  • Spokes and Ink, 2013
  • Man vs. Machine, 2013
  • The City is Asleep and Dreaming, 2013
  • Genesee Center Calendar, 2012
  • Spokes and Ink, 2012
  • Better Yesterday - UR Staff and Faculty Show, 2012
  • Schmopposites and Contrafrictionisms, 2011
  • Art Awake, 2010 (Yawn Dynamics)
  • Art Awake, 2009



Organizations and Clubs
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  • RESTORE Sexual Assault Services of Rochester; Volunteer Advocate, 2018-2023
  • Thinkers & Drinkers: Co-Founder, Organizer, Designer; University of Rochester, 2016-2023
  • In Between the Lines Improv Comedy Troupe, University of Rochester, 2008-2010



Awards/Honors
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  • e5 (formerly KEY) Scholar, University of Rochester
  • Golden Key International Honor Society, University of Rochester
  • Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, University of Rochester
  • US NROTC and Air Force ROTC Scholarships
  • Eagle Scout, Troop 47, Pendleton, NY