In addition to journalistic science writing, I have also been involved in science museum and exhibit work.

Museum Work

I first became involved in informal science education while I was a graduate student at Indiana University.  During that time, I volunteered and later worked on the staff at WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology in Bloomington in 2003 and early 2004. While on staff, I served as a floor manager, the staff member in charge in the public gallery. I did science demonstrations, worked with community volunteers and facilitated a positive experience for visitors.  While there, I also helped with the development of future chemistry demonstrations.

Exhibit Work

From May 2005 through February 2006, I developed content for the new permanent astronomy exhibits at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles with the design firm C&G Partners in New York. In addition to doing research and acquiring images for the exhibits, I served as the research coordinator for the project. Within that role, I facilitated the flow of information among researchers, designers and the client and built relationships with outside scientists. The exhibits opened in November 2006 and received a 2007 juror's award from the Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD).