NSF Broadening Participation in Biology Workshops

Throughout central California, I work with local non-profits and schools to create custom workshops for K-12 students to introduce subjects in ecology and conservation research, with the goal to broaden participation of underrepresented students in biology.
A high school class visits Cal Poly to learn about bird conservation and college opportunities.
Workshop with elementary students in the Learning Among the Oaks Program.
High school students go birding at Oso Flaco Lake and learn about local conservation programs.

Girls in science and technology

I co-designed a workshop for GiST, where I teach and engage middle school aged girls with hands on activities related to my research. We cover topics in ornithology, soundscape ecology, and conservation.

Citizen science and Public talks

I encourage citizen scientists to participate in data collection, and trained volunteers to identify birds and contribute point counts to the Urban Long-Term Research Area - Fresno And Clovis Ecosocial Study. I also worked with local organizations (ex. Audubon, Clovis Botanical Society, USDA Forest Service) to disseminate research results and inform the public about their local flora and fauna.  

Recording workshopS

I created a Recording Workshop to share my knowledge of bioacoustics, types of equipment and purposes, and techniques for getting a great wildlife recording for my peers and colleagues at Tulane University.

I also led a similar section at the Acoustics in Ecology Workshop in Grand Teton National Park.