Outreach & Science Communication
Academic papers communicate research to scientists. Here's how I bring geoscience research to the public.
EOAS Climate Emergency Committee
Earth's climate is changing and this change is driven by fossil fuel emissions produced by humans. Extreme weather events have become the norm in British Columbia, with 2021 characterized by an unrelenting wildfire season accelerated by a record-shattering heatwave in the Pacific Northwest.
At the department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at UBC, I helped establish the EOAS Climate Emergency Committee with fellow graduate students and faculty. Our primary goals were to help guide UBC's response to the climate emergency by providing advice on campus-wide research, teaching, learning, operations, industry partnerships, outreach, and policy — setting an example of progress in these domains with everyday department activities.
EOAS Climate Committee →Pacific Museum of the Earth
Over the last decade the Pacific Museum of the Earth underwent a complete transformation — from an unknown department museum to one of UBC's must-see attractions. The museum covers the wide range of research conducted at the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at UBC, with interactive exhibits like the Omni Globe and tornado machine, as well as a world-class collection of rare minerals and gems.
For years I led museum tours and workshops for students of all ages, presented my research during public events, and helped develop new content for workshops and exhibits — including new online content created during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Communicating Volcanology to the Public
Outreach at UO
Coming soon — this section will be updated with my current outreach activities at the University of Oregon.
