Service
I believe stewardship is an essential part of being a scientist. It is a chance to give back, fostering positive change in our communities and ecosystems. Below are some organizations I have volunteered with, ranging from youth science mentorship to hands-on environmental restoration. If you are interested in getting involved, I encourage you to check them out and reach out with any questions.
Youth Science Mentorship
SDSU STEAM Outreach Day
Every year, the San Diego State University Institute for Transformative Education hosts a day of hands-on learning at STEAM Day. In November, high school students from across the San Diego region participate in workshops hosted by local engineers, scientists, and educators. During this event, students engage in exciting experiments, observe scientific phenomena, and explore a variety of potential careers in STEAM.
More Information: https://ite.sdsu.edu/pci-pages/about-us/events-and-services/steam-exploration-day
Expanding Your Horizons
Since 2002, our largest program is an annual STEM conference for girls in grades 6-10, connecting 250-350 girls from around San Diego County with STEM professionals in the San Diego community. Each group of 15-20 girls is mentored by 2-3 female STEM undergraduate students, providing the girls with additional STEM-based interactions. Our goal is to increase the girls’ interest in STEM careers by providing exciting and engaging hands-on learning experiences. EYH San Diego is a proud member of the EYH National Network supported by Techbridge Girls!
More Information: https://eyhsandiego.org/home/
Envirothon Judge
The Envirothon is an international environmental and natural resource problem-solving competition that builds leadership experience for high school students (grades 9-12 or ages 14-19). Incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) principles, hands-on learning, and outdoor field experiences, Envirothon encourages students to expand their knowledge and explore environmental education and natural resource conservation through the study of Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Soils and Land Use, Wildlife, and Current Environmental Issues.
More Information: https://envirothon.org/
Environmental Restoration
Climate Science Alliance
The mission of the Climate Science Alliance is to safeguard natural and human communities in the face of a changing climate. We do this through leading activities and creating partnerships which increase awareness of climate change impacts, promote solutions, and facilitate action.
More Information: https://www.climatesciencealliance.org/
Clean Jordan Lake
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area continues to be the most-visited site within the N.C. State Parks system. Plus many other anglers, boaters, bathers, kayakers, hunters, hikers and birders who access the lake and surrounding 28,000 acres of public land outside the park boundaries. Over 600,000 of us depend on the Jordan Lake Watershed for clean, safe drinking water. It is a massive regional resource that supports 10 surrounding counties and 27 municipalities. We Help enable Local Community Members and businesses to remove trash from the shoreline and to promote public awareness of the problem.
More Information: https://www.cleanjordanlake.org/
Carolina Wetlands Association
A non-partisan, science- based organization advocating for wetlands in the Carolinas.