classroom experience
Teaching Assistant
Biogeochemical Cycles on Earth through Time (Instructor - Page Chamberlain, Stanford University)
Introduction to Isotope Geochemistry (Instructor - Kate Maher, Stanford University)
Introduction to Historical Geology (Instructor - Jonathan Payne, Stanford University)
Guest Lecturer
Introduction to Isotope Geochemistry (Stanford University)
Climate Change: Past and Present (Santa Clara University)
Biogeochemical Cycles on Earth through Time (Instructor - Page Chamberlain, Stanford University)
Introduction to Isotope Geochemistry (Instructor - Kate Maher, Stanford University)
Introduction to Historical Geology (Instructor - Jonathan Payne, Stanford University)
Guest Lecturer
Introduction to Isotope Geochemistry (Stanford University)
Climate Change: Past and Present (Santa Clara University)
mentoring in research
photo by Jenny Druhan
I am a big believer in using well-designed research projects in undergraduate teaching. Geochemistry projects can easily be designed to teach students quantitative and laboratory skills, critical thinking, and communication in an integrated manner. I have mentored students for summer- and quarter-long research projects lasting up to two years.
Student conference abstracts (mentees underlined)
Miles, C.M., Lau, K.V., Macdonald, F.A., Maher, K., and Payne, J.L. (2016) Evaluating Uranium as a Tool to Infer Cryogenian Marien Oxygenation. International Geological Congress, South Africa.
O'Keefe, N., Lau, K.V., Macdonald, F.A., and Payne, J.L. (2015) Reconstructing Cryogenian marine oxygen levels from limestone successions in Mongolia. SACNAS National Conference.
Herrera, Y., Jost, A.B., Lau, K.V., Lehrmann, D.J., Yu, M., and Payne, J.L. (2013) Isotopic and chemical variability of calcium carbonate microfacies in Early to Middle Triassic limestones. SACNAS National Conference.
Student conference abstracts (mentees underlined)
Miles, C.M., Lau, K.V., Macdonald, F.A., Maher, K., and Payne, J.L. (2016) Evaluating Uranium as a Tool to Infer Cryogenian Marien Oxygenation. International Geological Congress, South Africa.
O'Keefe, N., Lau, K.V., Macdonald, F.A., and Payne, J.L. (2015) Reconstructing Cryogenian marine oxygen levels from limestone successions in Mongolia. SACNAS National Conference.
Herrera, Y., Jost, A.B., Lau, K.V., Lehrmann, D.J., Yu, M., and Payne, J.L. (2013) Isotopic and chemical variability of calcium carbonate microfacies in Early to Middle Triassic limestones. SACNAS National Conference.
outreach activities
I am active in promoting diversity in STEM and the earth sciences at all stages of education. I accomplish this by creating opportunities for graduate students to discuss and learn about gender stereotypes and research-based solutions in science, and through established outreach programs and mentoring opportunities.
Graduate level
Stanford Women in Earth Science seminar series coordinator
Initiated the graduate student invited department seminar series, Department of Geological Sciences, Stanford University
Led workshop for "Facilitating Discussion and Question Asking", Department of Geological Sciences, Stanford University
Invited mentor, Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education (EDGE-STEM) for two Ph.D. students in the School of Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences at Stanford University
Undergraduate level
Mentor for SURGE (Summer Undergraduate Research in Geoscience & Engineering) at Stanford University, 2 students
Mentored three additional Stanford University undergraduates in research projects
Pre-collegiate and General Public
Symposium speaker, Riverside STEM Academy (grades 5 to 8)
Guest lecturer, Education Program for Gifted Youth, Earth Science at Stanford University (grades 6 to 8)
Geokids, outreach educational program for Bay Area first and second graders
Community outreach for Bay Area Science Festival, Nightlife at the California Academy of Sciences, Riverside Long Night
Graduate level
Stanford Women in Earth Science seminar series coordinator
Initiated the graduate student invited department seminar series, Department of Geological Sciences, Stanford University
Led workshop for "Facilitating Discussion and Question Asking", Department of Geological Sciences, Stanford University
Invited mentor, Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education (EDGE-STEM) for two Ph.D. students in the School of Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences at Stanford University
Undergraduate level
Mentor for SURGE (Summer Undergraduate Research in Geoscience & Engineering) at Stanford University, 2 students
Mentored three additional Stanford University undergraduates in research projects
Pre-collegiate and General Public
Symposium speaker, Riverside STEM Academy (grades 5 to 8)
Guest lecturer, Education Program for Gifted Youth, Earth Science at Stanford University (grades 6 to 8)
Geokids, outreach educational program for Bay Area first and second graders
Community outreach for Bay Area Science Festival, Nightlife at the California Academy of Sciences, Riverside Long Night