Science communication and engagement

Event Planning and Management

Society for functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Conference
Conference Support Team Member, 2024
I am currently assisting the fNIRS 2024 biennial conference organization team with designing the abstract proceedings booklet.

Imaging Science Pathway (ISP) Annual Retreat
Organizing Committee Member, 2020
The 2020 Imaging Science Pathway (ISP) annual retreat was conducted virtually. It brought researchers (faculty and students) from various imaging disciplines to a common platform where they shared their ongoing research through talks and posters. As part of the organizing committee’s student team, I gained valuable experience of coordinating an online event and managing the student speakers and the virtual poster session in GatherTown.

Macon Collegiate Leadership Conference
Organizing Committee Member, 2016
The first annual leadership summit was held to equip Mercer University and Wesleyan College student organizations with leadership strategies to maximize their effectiveness on-campus initiatives. As the President of the Wesleyan College Student Government Association, I led a workshop on Diversity and Dialogue. Other workshops in the event included mistakes student organizations commonly make, leadership through empowerment, advocacy for students, budgeting, and personality/leadership styles.

Science Outreach

St.Louis Science Center
Volunteer, 2016 - 2020
Led demonstrations on scientific concepts of medical imaging and neuroscience to over 200 visitors (preschool children to older adults) at the annual SciFest events through the Portal to the Public program, SPECTRA student group, Brain Discovery program, and the Young Scientist Program (YSP).

1. SciFest: Engineering Expo (Feb 2020)
2. SciFest: Health Expo (Nov 2019)
3. Amazing Brain Carnival (Apr 2018)
4. Family Med School (Nov 2016)

Brain Discovery
Visiting Scientist, 2016 - 2018
Facilitated hands-on neuroscience experiments and led discussions through a curriculum focused on using the scientific method for 4th to 6th graders.

STEM Camps

Kids College: a summer camp for children ages 6 – 14
Instructor, Summer 2013 and 2014
Designed and implemented course modules to teach mathematical concepts through Origami.

Spectacles: a science and math camp for 7th – 9th-grade girls
Camp Counselor, Summer 2013
Supervised campers during hands-on activities and assisted the camp director.