I am a science communicator, marine biologist, folk musician, and father specializing in all aspects of the oceanic, environmental and zoological worlds. I obtained a masters degree in biology from Pennsylvania State University, a bachelors of science in evolution and ecology from University of California at Davis, and have worked in labs at UC-Davis, Penn State, Duke and UNC Wilmington doing organismal, population genetics and ecology research for nearly ten years. Furthermore, I have instructed hundreds of students at Penn State and UNC Wilmington in biology and marine biology.

I am pursuing my passion for science communications by developing effective messaging strategies for scientists as well as synthesizing ideas and discussing new research for a general audience. My aim is to improve the public’s understanding and appreciation of science, while making research accessible to everyone. I am always on the look out for new opportunities to write for magazines, develop communications strategies and materials for institutions (academic, government and non-profit), and provide statistical expertise and consulting for institutions to measure their broader impacts and devise reports to guide their future outreach initiatives. Let’s work together to improve public understanding of science! It is only with their support can we continue to make discoveries.

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My Contributions to Science Communication Thought and Practice