PEOPLE
Recruiting for Researchers and Learning Assistants
One of the things I love most about my profession is that it enables me to engage with my incredible colleagues and other intellectually engaged people interested in my fields of research.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Recruiting students
I am currently recruiting graduate students to join my group.
If you are interested or have questions, please contact me.
Official applications to the department are due Jan 1. I can help you through this process.
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Current students and projects
Christina Cline
Doctoral candidate in Biological Sciences
Working thesis: "Written communication skills and the value they hold for students in healthcare related programs"
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Ellen Rosenwinkel
Masters student in Biological Sciences
Also pursuing a secondary teaching license
Working thesis: "What students learn when preparing for class under two conditions"
Sabah Sattar​
Postbacc
Pursuing medical school
Project: "Preparing for class: resources and actions of introductory biology students"
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Former students
Alex Daemicke
Masters student in Human Anatomical Sciences
"Developing critical thinking skills in Endocrinology curriculum"
"Cultivating metacognitive skills in undergraduate anatomy students."
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LEARNING ASSISTANTS
I am recruiting undergraduate students to help facilitate the large-enrollment Fundamentals of Cellular Biology (BIOS 208) course for Spring 2019.
Qualifications:
Successful completion of the introductory biology courses.
Interest in helping students succeed!
​Preferred qualifications:
Successful completion of genetics, cell, and molecular biology courses.
Responsibilities:
Engage students during lecture (3 hours/week)
Participate in meetings (1 hour/week)
Grade coursework (about 2 hours/week)
Compensation:
$1000/semester
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Former Learning Assistants, Spring 2018
Mario Salcido
Nate Green
Gisselle Ruiz
Harry Chieng
Jason Wack
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CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHERS
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Jason Wack
2018-present
Project: "How and why undergraduates communicate science with a general audience"
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Emily Meegan
2019-present
Project: "Metacognition in Anatomy Labs"
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Brianna Negrete McGinley
2020-present
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POTENTIAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHERS
I am not currently looking for undergraduates students to engage with my current research projects. However, I may be in the future. You're welcome to contact me about potential future opportunities.
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Qualifications:
Completed Introductory biology courses
Committed to around 10 hours per week for the whole semester
Interested in this work!
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Details of the position:
Flexible schedule
$10/hour
Opportunity to work through the academic year and summer
I am committed to recruiting diverse students, which can come in many different forms.
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Please contact me for more information or for any questions.