My current research interests are in science education, American Sign Language (ASL) and embodied learning, and genderqueer identity development.
Recent Presentations
These are my most recent presentations, including posters and roundtables.
STEM signs for all: Can ASL help embodied learning among hearing people? [Poster]
Global STEM Sign Language Summit, Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C. (2024)
Does American Sign Language proficiency enhance embodied learning of science ideas? [Roundtable]
15th Annual College of Education Graduate Student Conference, Champaign, IL (2024)
Converging graduate student voices through curricula co-design with science teachers in the community [Poster]
15th Annual College of Education Graduate Student Conference, Champaign, IL (2024)
Publications
My past publications focus on science education in games and technology, and ecological research.
Implementation of a curriculum-integrated computer game for introducing scientific argumentation
Journal of Science Education and Technology (2018)
Integrating the dimensions of NGSS within a collaborative board game about honey bees
The American Biology Teacher (2016)
The Bio Bay Game: Three-dimensional learning of biomagnification
The American Biology Teacher (2016)
Seasonal patterns in stream and lake nutrients as influenced by salmon and alder
Master’s thesis (2013)
Ecological effects of invasive slugs, Arion rufus, on native Cascade Oregon Grape, Mahonia nervosa
Northwest Science (2012)