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One of my main goals with my research is to be an effective communicator to ensure that research findings are clearly and accurately conveyed to policymakers and the general public. Science should be accessible and applicable to broader audiences to support informed decision-making.
As my research mostly occurs on working farms, I also work closely with Cornell Cooperative Extension team members and the growers of New York State.
Current Extension & Outreach
Extension
Extension
One of the most important parts of my research is to share findings with growers and to shape future research based on the needs of growers. Connecting with the growers whose farms and communities we work in helps build important relationships.
I do this by presenting at grower meetings and field demonstration days, as well as publishing extension articles.
Presentations
Cornell Cooperative Extension Northwest New York Soybean and Small Grains Congress (Feb 2025)
Cornell Cooperative Extension South Central New York Dairy and Field Crops Winter Crop Meeting (Jan 2025)
Articles
The Lexicon of Sustainability - Writer
The Lexicon of Sustainability - Writer
Writing storytelling text based on interviews with agri-food systems experts throughout the value chain (from producers to end consumers) for information artworks.
Jugatae Outreach Committee
Jugatae Outreach Committee
Jugatae is Cornell Entomology's graduate student organization.
I'm currently a co-chair of the Outreach Committee, and am actively involved in the planning and organization of Insectapalooza. The outreach committee is also in charge of the organization and coordination of outreach events with local partners and the community.
Previous Outreach & Communication
Ecological Society of America - Graduate Student Policy Award
Ecological Society of America - Graduate Student Policy Award
Multi-day policy and communications training program for graduate students about the legislative process and federal science funding. Participated in Hill Day meetings with congressional policymakers to advocate for continual funding for scientific research.
GRASSHOPR Fellow
GRASSHOPR Fellow
Cornell's Graduate Student School Outreach Program (GRASSHOPR) pairs Cornell graduate students with teachers in Tompkins, Ontario, and surrounding counties to teach 3- to 5-session mini-courses on topics related to the graduate student's field or interests.
Developed and taught a course on insects and ecosystem services taught to over 60 elementary school students.
Pesticide Action Network - Science Fellow
Pesticide Action Network - Science Fellow
Member of International Agroecology Workgroup and Grassroots Science Hub, writing blogs and issue briefs for general audiences and policymakers about strategies for reducing reliance on pesticides.
Co-hosted two international webinars, one featuring agroecological farmers and another panel of policymakers.
[Blogs]
UnScilenced - Contributing Writer
UnScilenced - Contributing Writer
UnScilenced brings together academics throughout the sciences to "translate" scientific literature into accessible articles for general audiences and policymakers, highlighting key findings and implications from the latest publications.
The Lexicon of Sustainability - Writer and Project Manager
The Lexicon of Sustainability - Writer and Project Manager
Researched and wrote about interventions to address food loss and waste for Change the Game, Change the Future, a tradeoff tool created for the public and policymakers.
Conducted interviews and drafted storytelling text for information artworks to increase literacy around food systems. Artworks created in partnership with ALBA were displayed at pop-up shows across California.
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