Danielle

A Bioscience grad with 10 years experience working in Science communication around New York and London

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: Professional Experience:

2019 - 2020 Education Programmes Facilitator
The Royal Institution of Great Britain
Primarily lead science workshops for children 7-18 years old in the Young Scientist
Centre. Helped organise, plan and recruit for the yearly Youth Summit. Similarly,
assisted in all managing and execution of the Summer Schools programmes.

2016 - 2018 Explainer/Presenter
The Science Museum, London
Presented live science shows to visitors and school groups aimed to inspire future generations and teach scientific concepts to the public. Developed content, trained new presenters with consistent support and feedback and incorporated science capital into new shows.

2013 - 2015 Research Assistant
The Rockefeller University, New York
Conducted experiments in the McEwen Lab of neuroendocrinology focusing on the epigenetic effects of stress, anxiety and depression within various regions of the brain. Managed experimental risks and presented project findings at Washington DC convention centre.
For publications, see attached page

2014 - 2015 Mad Scientist
(part time) Mad Science Group Inc., New York
Presented fun and informative experiments made to encourage scientific learning as Dynamic Dani in party settings around the city. Responsibilities included managing science kits, calendars, communications and groups of children.

2011 - 2013 Live Exhibit Assistant
The American Museum of Natural History, New York
Taught visitors, volunteers, and school groups about the biology behind the live animals within the Butterfly Conservatory and Spiders Alive! exhibits through presentations with live specimens and informal discussions.

2011 - 2013 NYC based Editorial Assistant
(part-time) The Beauty Magazine
Assisted the Editor of The Beauty Magazine with NY based events and stories. Duties involved writing articles for the magazine, representing the company in public events and shows, managing stakeholders, organising photo shoots and public relations.

2011 Research Assistant
Vanderbilt University, Nashville
Conducted experiments to investigate circadian rhythms in cyanobacteria and the metabolic rhythms in mammalian cells. Work involved multiple lab projects while maintaining the general lab upkeep through supply orders and maintenance work.

Volunteer Experience:

2014 - 2018 Freeconvo
Encouraged conversation among strangers and supplied an open, safe place for
honest discussion.

2015 Biobase LES Girls Club
Helped to teach microbiology and other sciences to visiting children.

2014 Citizen Schools
Once a week in a class we taught middle schoolers the scientific method and the basic principles of crime scene investigation.

2013 The Rockefeller Outreach Program
Helped with various events throughout the year to help promote science education to young people in the most fun and effective ways possible. For example, "Electricity and Superheroes."