Focusing on their respective specialties and preparation methods for the mathematics general exam, Megan Fairchild and I developed and implemented a comprehensive feedback system for graduate students and professors. Together, we spearheaded the creation and launch of a dedicated general exam website, serving as a resource for future students to enhance their preparation and performance.
Exploration in Ramsey Theory, Masters Thesis, University of Northern Iowa – Spring 2020
Conducted research independently of known results, guided by Dr. Adrienne Stanley. Established introductory results on two-color classical Ramsey and Cycle-Complete Ramsey numbers. Determined Cycle-Complete Ramsey number for the special case of $f(C_k ,K_3 )$ for $k ≥ 3.$
Exploration of Counterexamples of Balanced Sets, Honors Thesis, University of Northern Iowa – Spring 2018
Collaborated with Dr. Adrienne Stanley in identifying and classifying sets of $ Z_p × Z_p $ spaces that do not have balanced subsets.
The Genetic Algorithm: Relevance Beyond Biology, Preparing for Industrial Careers (PIC) Math, University of Northern Iowa – Spring 2016
Gathered previous research, contributed to implementation and editing of code, and analyzed program results. Proposed a solution [a genetic algorithm] to the problem addressed [plane routing efficiency]. Built presentations for the collaborating business and an academic audience. (Support provided by the NSF and NSA through the MAA)
Computer Science
Graduate Assistantship
LSU GeauxTeach STEM
GeauxTeach STEM Website
Oversaw transition from old site to new Modern Campus site
Streamlined site skeleton while adding new design elements (Check it out!)
Launched (interviewed, transcribed, created, and reviewed with College of Science Communications and the LSU Office of Communications and University Relations) the initial rollout of Geauxing Places, an alumni blog series
GeauxTeach STEM Networking Liason
College of Engineering (Communications Team, Chevron Center for Engineering Education, Recruitment, Petroleum Engineering Dept., Computer Science Dept.)
College of Science (Communications Team, Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics Communications Teams, Student Services/Recruitment, Academic Innovation & Engagement, etc.)
University Center for Freshman Year/University Center for Advising and Counseling
Office of Admissions/Enrollment Management & Student Success/Office of Communications and University Relations
Program Advisement
Analyzed and drafted education pathways for all STEM majors at LSU, providing a comprehensive look at what best serves students, the program, LSU, and the state of Louisiana
Assisted in tracking progress of all GeauxTeach STEM Alternative Certification students, providing the GeauxTeach STEM program with information needed for scholarship dispersal and grant/accredidation reports
Rejuvinated GeauxTeach STEM Student Lair, including installation of needed materials like whiteboards and seating
Advised (as needed) the GeauxTeach STEM Student Organization
Provided general counsel based on first hand experience working with LSU entities and the surrounding community
Summer Marketing and Messaging Meetings (2023)
Guided co-directors and program manager in meeting discussions
Presented co-directors and program manager with experiential knowledge of student attitudes
Led a comprehensive state of the program presentation regarding campus and off-campus stakeholders
Finalized a marketing and messaging plan, which is currently being implemented
GeauxTeach STEM Alternative Certification
Liaison for the newly developed Alternative Certification pathway for both STEM and Computer Science majors
Independently coordinated and conducted a focus group of engineering students and their attitudes towards teaching/pursuing teaching courses and a post-bacheloreatte certification program (GeauxTeach STEM Alternative Certification Pathway)
Orchestrated focus groups for engineering majors and provided programmic insight as needed for John Rice with CommonSense Communications (Spring 2023) during his Marketing, Grassroots Plan, and Focus Group endeavor for GeauxTeach STEM
Recruitment Implementation
Coordinated (and often represented) GeauxTeach STEM’s presence at over 30 recruitment events per calendar year (including those put on by LSU entities)
Brought back for LSU Bengal Bound Summer Orientations (2024)
Developed targeted marketing materials (based on student classification, student majors, programmatic stakeholders, state STEM intiatives, etc.)
Designed track timeline/requirements and all promotional materials
Implemented all information sessions, lunch marketing, and one-on-one meetings
GeauxTeach STEM Program Emails
Created recruitment emails/campaigns in fall, spring, and summer semesters
Designed and sent communications to students after LSU visit days and new student orientations
Assisted with sending the semesterly Alumni Newsletter
Student Worker Management
Managed students for staffing at recruitment events
Coached students on their communication skills, developing a robust elevator speech about the program and a highlight real of their own personal experiences
Student Advising
Advised all new GeauxTeach STEM Alternative Certification pathway students
Introduced all prospective/visiting students to the program and its requirements
Worked with students considering changing their education pathway at LSU to the Alternative Certification pathway
LSU College of Science Communications
Science Next Blog and Website Transition
Oversaw transition from old SquareSpace blog to new Modern Campus blog format
Updated and transitioned College of Science About Us Pages
