EDUCATION
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
B.S. Environmental Science, Journalism Minor, May 2013
B.S. Environmental Science, Journalism Minor, May 2013
EXPERIENCE
University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, May 2013 - Present
Assistant Writer/Assistant Web Coordinator
- Write articles for Programs + People and Here We Have Idaho magazines, University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences website
- Provided technical web support for University of Idaho websites in Sitecore and Wordpress content management systems
- Developed 46 WordPress websites for UI Extension county offices and programs
- Trained 46 Idaho counties/programs to edit and maintain their WP websites
- Copy editing and proofreading for UI Extension/CALS publications
Idaho Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Program, June 2013 - June 2014
Freelance Science Writer
- Researched, interviewed, and wrote articles for publication in IDeAS online newsletter
- Covered the 2013 INBRE Research Conference
TerraGraphics International Foundation, March 2013 - May 2014
Web Assistant
- Update and edit current website
- Social media engagement
American Association for the Advancement of Science 2013 Annual Meeting, February 2013
2013 Student Fellow
- One of 10 students nationwide awarded a travel fellowship to attend conference in Boston
- Published a science article on the National Association of Science Writers website
- Shadowed a freelance science writer
- Attended science lectures and networking events
Detroit Public Television National Documentary Unit, January 2012 - May 2012
Corps of Discovery Intern
- Wrote a renewable energy blog for the “Beyond the Light Switch” official documentary webpage
- Operated website publishing platform to upload, edit, and create online content
- Submitted research paper for use as background research in future documentary projects
NSF Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Conference, October 2011
Science Reporter
- Reported on science conference material for use in promotional materials
- Conducted interviews and attended science lectures and networking events
University of Idaho Argonaut, May 2010 - September 2011
News Staff Reporter
- Wrote articles and conducted interviews for a science and campus news beat
Healthwise, Inc., May 2011 - August 2011
Content Development Intern
- Wrote medical content for online products
- Created webpages and interactive material for online products
- Edited and revised medical documents
University of Idaho Sustainability Center, September 2009 - May 2010
Office Assistant
- Wrote press releases for UISC events
- Conducted environmental/sustainability-related research projects
- Worked in multiple teams to develop healthcare products
Assistant Writer/Assistant Web Coordinator
- Write articles for Programs + People and Here We Have Idaho magazines, University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences website
- Provided technical web support for University of Idaho websites in Sitecore and Wordpress content management systems
- Developed 46 WordPress websites for UI Extension county offices and programs
- Trained 46 Idaho counties/programs to edit and maintain their WP websites
- Copy editing and proofreading for UI Extension/CALS publications
Idaho Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Program, June 2013 - June 2014
Freelance Science Writer
- Researched, interviewed, and wrote articles for publication in IDeAS online newsletter
- Covered the 2013 INBRE Research Conference
TerraGraphics International Foundation, March 2013 - May 2014
Web Assistant
- Update and edit current website
- Social media engagement
American Association for the Advancement of Science 2013 Annual Meeting, February 2013
2013 Student Fellow
- One of 10 students nationwide awarded a travel fellowship to attend conference in Boston
- Published a science article on the National Association of Science Writers website
- Shadowed a freelance science writer
- Attended science lectures and networking events
Detroit Public Television National Documentary Unit, January 2012 - May 2012
Corps of Discovery Intern
- Wrote a renewable energy blog for the “Beyond the Light Switch” official documentary webpage
- Operated website publishing platform to upload, edit, and create online content
- Submitted research paper for use as background research in future documentary projects
NSF Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Conference, October 2011
Science Reporter
- Reported on science conference material for use in promotional materials
- Conducted interviews and attended science lectures and networking events
University of Idaho Argonaut, May 2010 - September 2011
News Staff Reporter
- Wrote articles and conducted interviews for a science and campus news beat
Healthwise, Inc., May 2011 - August 2011
Content Development Intern
- Wrote medical content for online products
- Created webpages and interactive material for online products
- Edited and revised medical documents
University of Idaho Sustainability Center, September 2009 - May 2010
Office Assistant
- Wrote press releases for UISC events
- Conducted environmental/sustainability-related research projects
- Worked in multiple teams to develop healthcare products