Science at Amherst About Us

I love connecting students with opportunities. I believe in nurturing growth, creating possibilities and inspiring discoveries.  My time at Amherst is often spent as a thought partner for individual students and STEM-focused student groups who are looking for ways to create programming, assessments, exhibits, publications, and extracurricular opportunities for engagement.  I help students grow ideas into realities by mapping out plans, coordinating with cross-campus partners, and facilitating connections with the Five College Consortium. As a first-gen college graduate, I am keenly aware of the unique challenges some students face during their first weeks on campus. Each fall, I look for ways to welcome new and diverse STEM-interested students to the community.

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I wear many hats in the Biology department, the Science Center, and elsewhere on campus. I serve on the Institutional Biosafety Committee,  the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and the Radiation and Laser Safety Committee. I'm also the Amherst College RCR/CITI Program Coordinator. I’m happy to help with anything from addressing safety, ethics and compliance concerns, providing card access, facilitating shipping, building tours and more. Just let me know!

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As the Administrative Director of the Science Center, I focus on building a vibrant, welcoming & inclusive STEM community among all of our science and math departments. I collaborate with faculty & instructional staff on coordinating STEM-academic initiatives (such as the Summer Research Program, STEM Incubator, Being Human in STEM, and more). I partner with our campus departments in the Science Library, the Writing Center, the Loeb Career Center, Center for Teaching & Learning and more on implementing STEM-related programming and events into operation. I happily coordinate any community-based outreach opportunities with students, STEM clubs and other offices as the ideas and dreams come my way. Reach out if you have some ideas or just want to learn more!

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I oversee chemical and laboratory safety for the College. Specifically, I oversee the use, handling, management, and disposal of chemicals, lasers, and radioactive materials.

Some areas where Amherst personnel might consult with me include the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the development Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for chemicals and procedures, the shipping of hazardous chemicals, and providing training for laboratory personnel.

My mandate is to protect chemical users, the wider natural environment, and the integrity of the college by keeping abreast of government regulations and employing best practices

While my office is in the Science Center, I do consult with all users of chemicals campus-wide.