Teaching and Outreach
Teaching
I like teaching things that people can actually use. I've taught courses in mycology, cell biology, and oceanography, and I've led workshops on R, data management, OpenRefine, Zotero, and other tools for working with scientific data.
Mentoring
I've mentored undergraduate researchers through experimental design, lab work, data analysis, writing, and publication. Several of my students have contributed to peer-reviewed research, and I've enjoyed helping students figure out what they want to do next, whether that's research, graduate school, or something completely different.
Cal (pictured) is currently doing research in the field in Alaska. Go Cal!
Science Communication
I like figuring out how to explain complicated science without making it feel complicated. I've given public talks, written for general audiences, and made my own illustrations to help explain everything from fungal ecology to the oh-so-beloved "Wood Wide Web."
Building Community
Science is better when people show up for each other. I've organized department events, encouraged seminar attendance with baked goods, and worked with local schools on hands-on science activities.