I’m passionate about science communication and education, specifically for students K-12. I believe that we all have the power to spark fascination and instill a sense of belonging in younger people. As such, I focus on not only helping educate students about volcanoes, earthquake safety, and geology in general, but by also providing tools and resources for ways to follow a path through STEM. For middle and high school students, this includes focusing on explaining the types of colleges available, ways to gain scholarships, how to get paid for internships and research, and general advice on succeeding through the difficulties of higher education. Find me as part of the “Skype a Scientist” project or feel free to reach out if you’d like for me to visit your classroom in-person or virtually.

Riverton, WY: Discussing my path through STEM in person with middle and high school classes, Aug 2019. Leading third graders through the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill via Skype, Oct 2019 and Oct 2020. Presenting on the historic Mount St Helens eruption via Zoom for fourth graders, May 2020.

Spokane, WA: Skype a Scientist. On the 40th anniversary, discussing the Mount St Helens eruption and what it’s like to study volcanoes with over 100 first- through fifth-grade students. May, 2020.

University of Oregon, OR: Joined IgDEAS Mentorship to support undergraduate students interested in geology. April, 2019. Helped create content for the volcanology portion of the geology presentation for Summer Academy to Inspire Learning high school students. July, 2020.

Baltimore, MD: Skype a Scientist. One-on-one discussion about all things volcanoes with a home-schooled fifth grader. Nov, 2020.

Bloomfield, IN: Skype a Scientist. Presentation on the rock cycle for a third grade class. Nov, 2020.

Delaware, OH: Skype a Scientist. Presenting my path through STEM to a club of middle school students interested in STEM careers. Jan, 2021.

Lawerenceville, NJ. Skype a Scientist. Presentation on all things volcanoes to a fourth grade class (who had fantastic questions!). May, 2021.

Sioux Falls, SD. Skype a Scientist. Presentation on volcanoes to an inquisitive sixth grade class. Oct, 2021.

Grand Prairie, AB, Canada. Skype a Scientist. Presentation on volcanoes to a third grade class who had the best set of questions I’ve ever gotten. Nov, 2021.

La Cañada Flintridge, CA. Skype a Scientist. Presentation on volcanoes to a sixth and seventh grade STEM Gate Club. Jan, 2022.

Bandung, Indonesia. Skype a Scientist. Presentation on volcanoes to a fifth grade class at Sekolah Bina Persada to support geology curriculum. March, 2023.

Sparta, MI. Skype a Scientist. Presentation on volcanoes to 140 seventh grade students at Sparta Middle School. June, 2023.

Bend, OR. The Earth Unlocked. Interview in support of multiple episodes of the second season of The Earth Unlocked documentary by the Weather Group. June, 2023.

Worland, WY. Washakie Museum and Cultural Center Speaker Series. Invited seminar to discuss my zircon research at South Sister with community members. March, 2024.

Lane Community College, OR. Graduate Student Seminars. Invited seminar to discuss my path through STEM and my research with community college students. April, 2024.

Springfield, OR. Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club Speaker Series. Invited seminar to discuss my zircon research at South Sister with community members and rock enthusiasts. May, 2024.

Rashidabad, Pakistan. Skype a Scientist. Presentation on volcanoes and my research to upper secondary students at the SST Public School, Rashidabad. The students had great questions considering mitigating volcanic hazards. September, 2024.

Murtaugh, ID. Skype a Scientist. Presentation on volcanoes and volcanic hazards to two fourth grade classes at Murtaugh Elementary School. The students were very engaged and inquisitive, coming with questions from their recent volcanoes lessons. Oct, 2024.