Science Outreach
I am deeply committed to outreach, engaging diverse audiences—including underrepresented communities in STEM, K-12 students, policymakers, and the general public. Through mentorship, storytelling, and hands-on activities, I strive to make geosciences accessible and inspiring. Below are some of my outreach efforts, and I look forward to continuing to connect with and empower these communities.
SciComm Workshop/Short Course Presentation
I presented my first science communication workshop at the 43rd Annual Technical Conference of the National Association of Black Geoscientists (NABG) in Atlanta, GA, 2024. I have also led a SciComm short course at the Geological Society of America (GSA) Southeastern Section Meeting in Harrisonburg, VA, 2025.
Invited Speaker
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) GEOGala 2024, McLean, VA
Nutshell Games 2024
Click here to watch my presentation
The Nutshell Games organized by Virginia Tech Center for Communicating Science, is a fast, fun, and friendly research presentation competition. Graduate researchers tell their research stories in just 90 seconds to a public audience and a panel of judges representing both Virginia Tech and the local community — including a 7th grader.
Girls Launch!
A program organized by Virginia Tech Center for Communicating Science for kindergateen science visit. I presented my research through a kindergarten lesson I designed titled "Where’s the Water?" The lesson explores the different forms of water and its role in our environment, making complex concepts accessible to young learners in a fun and engaging way.
Geosciences Field Trip
Field trips on the Huckleberry Trail for 8th-grade Earth science classes at Blacksburg Middle School, organized by the Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences.
Volunteer/Exhibitor
Boulder Pride Event, Summer 2024
Invited Speaker
Roanoke Valley Mineral and Gem Society Meeting, VA
SciComm Training
Click here to read about my AGU Voices for Science Award
I participated in a Science Communication workshop as part of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Voices for Science - Communication Track for the 2024-2025 Cohort. This program focuses on helping early-career scientists develop effective communication skills to share their research with diverse audiences, fostering greater public engagement and understanding of science.
Click here to watch my team's multimedia project that won the Most Dynamic Multimedia Project Award
Exhibitor
Virginia Tech - Hokie for a Day
Panelist
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - 2023 National Intern Day Celebration
