Catherine Riihimaki
Research Director at 2NDNATURE Software- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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2NDNATURE
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Director
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Jun 2021 - Present
Build and promote 2NDNATURE applied science methodologies through research, science partnerships, presentations, publications, and funding. Collaborate with 2NDNATURE leadership to define and implement applied science research road map to align with business objectives. Direct junior science staff in applied science analysis tasks, interpretation of data, and communication of results and implications. Contribute significantly to company messaging to industry stakeholders of the value-proposition and opportunities of 2NDNATURE resident science program and community engagement. Show less
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Princeton University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Director, Science Education
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Sep 2012 - Jun 2021
Worked with faculty to develop and teach science courses accessible to all students, including intensive long-term collaboration on specific courses and organization of community of practice for faculty teaching large-enrollment classes Designed workshops in collaboration with the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning for faculty across disciplines on topics including course design, teaching with technology, and inclusive teaching Developed and taught courses in environmental studies, including Water and the Environment (first-year seminar); The Environmental Nexus; Climate: Past, Present, and Future; The Science and Art of Mapping the World (first-year seminar); Invention and Innovation: Intersections of Art and Science (first-year seminar) Collaborated on interdisciplinary projects with groups on campus, including the Princeton University Art Museum and the Office of Sustainability Provided leadership in the geoscience education community as a member of the Executive Committee for the National Association of Geoscience Teachers; Chair of the NAGT Traveling Workshop Program for strengthening Earth science departments; Chair of the NAGT Advocacy Committee; a workshop facilitator at the Earth Educators’ Rendezvous; and a researcher of geoscience teaching practices Show less
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Drew University
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Assistant Professor
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Jul 2008 - Jun 2012
Developed and taught courses in environmental science, geosciences, and geographic information systems Advised students on independent research, including coordinating and supervising summer fieldwork Created and oversaw the Drew Spatial Data Center, including managing part-time mapping specialist Managed budgets for NASA and NSF grants for work in mapping and environmental science Developed and taught courses in environmental science, geosciences, and geographic information systems Advised students on independent research, including coordinating and supervising summer fieldwork Created and oversaw the Drew Spatial Data Center, including managing part-time mapping specialist Managed budgets for NASA and NSF grants for work in mapping and environmental science
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Education
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University of California, Santa Cruz
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences -
Williams College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Geosciences; Mathematics