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I am interested in the health effects of earth materials and recently completed my graduate education and research at The Ohio State University under the direction of former Kent alumnus Steven K. Lower. My research focus has been on the biophysical nature of biological interactions with earth materials, such as how bacteria interact with iron sulfides, or how human lung cells respond to the presence of asbestos. I currently teach introductory courses (Environmental Earth Science, How the Earth Works, Earth and Life Through Time) in geology at the Stark campus in North Canton, OH. I am interested in the science and learning of geology and am developing a service learning program for the Environmental Earth Science and How the Earth Works courses in conjunction with Stark Parks so as to provide students with a field-based learning experience.

My future goal regarding geoscience education includes developing flipped lectures for my introductory courses, wherein students watch short video clips of the lecture material normally given during lecture use the classroom time for hands-on projects, field trips, or other activities designed to teach the material.