Sarah R. Taylor, PhD

Sarah R. Taylor, PhD

Laboratory Technician and Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Super Nerd | Marketing | TimeForge

  • Education

    • Northwestern University

      2008 - 2015
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)/ MPH Medical Anthropology

      Activities and Societies: Civically Engaged Graduate Students (CEGS), Cells 2 Society: Interdisciplinary Research Cluster

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      2005 - 2008
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Anthropology 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Boulder Chapter of the American Association of University Women

    • University of Arkansas

      2000 - 2005
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Anthropology Magna cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Anthropology Club

  • Experience

    • University of Arkansas

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2005
      Laboratory Technician and Coordinator

      Produced high-resolution dental casts for use in microwear and topographic research. Trained students and visiting researchers in the methods of handling, storing, and producing dental casts. Directed the storage and organization of all laboratory specimens.

    • West Fork Elementary School

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
      Lead After School Care Worker

      Supervised approximately 25 wily elementary school children and kept them out of trouble. Designed fun activities to keep everyone occupied.

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
      Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant

      Taught lab sections in Biological Anthropology, contributed to the lab manual, and reviewed and edited book chapters. Served as graduate colloquium committee officer for biological subdiscipline and coordinated talks and events.

    • Northwestern University

      Aug 2008 - Aug 2015
      Instructor and Mentor

      Taught courses for the School of Education and Social Policy, Global and Public Health, Chicago Field Studies, the School of Professional Studies, and the Department of Anthropology. Mentored students participating in local internships and service learning opportunities.

    • Peterson Garden Project

      Oct 2012 - May 2014
      Researcher, Academic Liaison

      Conducted original qualitative and quantitative health research among women gardeners in culturally diverse neighborhoods. Communicated important research findings with the community. Assisted with the design and development of gardening and cooking education programs.

    • Electronic Manufacturing Solutions Ltd

      Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
      SMT Process Engineer

      A bit of everything on the production floor, including: surface mount technology (SMT), wave, device testing, inventory management, quality control, hand soldering, and automated optical inspection (AOI). Also designed and implemented software to improve labeling and reduce human error.

    • TRUNO, Retail Technology Solutions

      May 2017 - Aug 2020
      Technical Communicator
    • TimeForge Labor

      Aug 2020 - now
      Head Of Marketing
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching Certificate Program

      Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching at Northwestern University
      Sept 2015
    • Certified Professional Technical Communicator

      Society for Technical Communication
      Jun 2017
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sarah R. Taylor, PhD
      NSF Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant in Cultural Anthropology National Science Foundation Aug 2014
    • Awarded to Sarah R. Taylor, PhD
      Distinguished Graduate University of Colorado at Boulder, Department of Anthropology 2008
    • Awarded to Sarah R. Taylor, PhD
      NSF Graduate Research Fellow, 2007-2010 National Science Foundation Aug 2007
    • Awarded to Sarah R. Taylor, PhD
      Brown/Ricketts/Udick Grant for Women in Graduate Studies Boulder Chapter of the American Association of University Women 2006
    • Awarded to Sarah R. Taylor, PhD
      Magna cum Laude University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 2005
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Research Consultant

      Issued by The Peterson Garden Project on May 2015
      The Peterson Garden ProjectAssociated with Sarah R. Taylor, PhD
    • Intern, Researcher, Web Developer

      Issued by WeFarm America on Jan 2011
      WeFarm AmericaAssociated with Sarah R. Taylor, PhD