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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Community Outreach Specialist at Clark Planetarium

  • Education

    • Florida Institute of Technology

      2011 - 2014
      Astronomy and Astrophysics

      Activities and Societies: Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS), Society of Physics Students (SPS), Gay-Straight Allience (GSA), Work Study, Student Research Also pursued a degree in Humanities.

    • University of Utah

      2019 - 2022
      Physics Astronomy and Astrophysics

      Activities and Societies: Society of Physics Students, oSTEM, UWomPa, Disability and Access in STEM

    • University of Utah

      2015 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science - BS Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Final GPA of 3.64
    • Salt Lake Community College

      2014 - 2015
      Associate's degree General Studies
  • Experience

    • Florida Institute of Technology

      Aug 2011 - May 2014
      Archives Assistant
    • Barnes & Noble, Inc.

      Oct 2014 - Sept 2016
      Bookseller
    • Northwest Middle School

      Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
      • Secretary

        Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
      • Paraprofessional

        Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
    • ARUP Laboratories

      May 2017 - Aug 2019
      Specimen Processor, Tech II
    • University of Utah College of Science

      Aug 2019 - May 2020
      Advising Center Office Assistant
    • Bennion Center

      Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
      Utah Reads Reading Tutor
    • The Research Foundation for SUNY

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Undergraduate Research Assistant
    • University of Utah College of Science

      Aug 2020 - Apr 2022
      • Astronomy Outreach Assistant

        Jul 2021 - Apr 2022
      • Student Representative

        Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
      • Undergraduate Research Assistant

        Aug 2020 - Feb 2021
    • University of Utah College of Science and Math Education

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Student Intern
    • University of Utah Department of Physics and Astronomy

      Oct 2021 - May 2022
      PANDA Committee Member
    • National Park Service

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Interpretive Park Ranger
    • Clark Planetarium

      Sept 2022 - now
      Community Outreach Assistant

      •Write up demonstrations and activities by conducting research on the topic of choice and developing an appropriate science experiment, activity, or craft. •°Factors taken into consideration include: age and education level, location of the activity, type of event, expected level of engagement (i.e.: ‘walk ins’ vs captive audience), the supplies and level of preparation needed.•Engage with the public at various venues such as the planetarium itself, schools, community events, and other museums and educational sites•Facilitate science demonstrations and crafts at weekly “Fun Science Friday”s and monthly “Clark Creates” art activities where we see guest counts range from 50 to 150 dependant on the time of year•Run telescopes, facilitate activities, and educate the public about astronomy and light pollution at regularly scheduled Friday night Star Parties hosted at Wheeler’s Farm•Help organize and run large scale special events at the Planetarium, including but not limited to a 2023 New Year’s Eve Party and the Anniversary Celebration of the Apollo 17 mission, with guest counts of over 400•Design handouts and activity pages such as printable endangered animal masks and coloring pages Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • STEP 1

      College Reading & Learning Association
      Sept 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Internship Completion Badge

      University of Utah
      Aug 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG)

      National Association for Interpretation
      Jun 2023
    • Autism Campus Inclusion Leadership Academy

      Autistic Self Advocacy Network
      Jul 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Solar System Ambassador

      Issued by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Feb 2023
      NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAssociated with Anna S.
    • Citizen Scientist

      Issued by Exoplanet Watch on Apr 2023
      Exoplanet WatchAssociated with Anna S.
    • Co-Founder

      Issued by Disability and Access in STEM (DASTEM) on Jan 2021
      Disability and Access in STEM (DASTEM)Associated with Anna S.
    • Member

      Issued by Undergraduate Student Advisory Committee on May 2021
      Undergraduate Student Advisory CommitteeAssociated with Anna S.
    • Moderator

      Issued by University of Utah Department of Physics and Astronomy on Aug 2020
      University of Utah Department of Physics and AstronomyAssociated with Anna S.
    • Public outreach volunteer

      Issued by AstronomUrs at the University of Utah on Aug 2019
      AstronomUrs at the University of UtahAssociated with Anna S.