Local Teaching
As an undergraduate, I volunteered with my neurobiology professor to teach at local charter schools in Massachussetts. We weould bring actual brains and anatomical models to get kids excited about science. Throughout my PhD I remained passionate about teaching neuroscience to elementary, middle, and high schools in the counties surrounding Salt Lake City during Brain Awareness Week. Prior to my departure from Utah, I also had the opportunity to teach at the Women’s Timpanagos Prison with the University of Utah Prison Education Project. Now that I am in Boston, I have continued this trend albeit with a different role. I am actively providing guidance to rotating undergraduates looking to dive into molecular biology and physiology, as well as post-baccalaureates looking to build their skills and resumes prior to moving on to graduate school, medical school, or jobs in industry. I have also had the opportunity to talk with the public and answer general questions when I volunteer at the Harvard Museum of Science and the Boston Museum of Science. The best part of accruing knowledge is sharing it with people of all generations and walks of life and seeing it connect in a meaningful way.
