Experience

Inclusive Research by Design
• Principal Consultant

  • Mar 2018 - Present

University of Maryland
• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Lecturer

  • Aug 2019 - May 2021


Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2018

  Assistant Professor of Sociology, Lyman Briggs College & Department of Sociology, College of Social Science at Michigan State University Assistant Professor of Sociology, Lyman Briggs College & Department of Sociology, College of Social Science at Michigan State University



North Carolina State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Scholar

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  taught the 2 week (non-credit) readings seminar, "Race, Sex and the Global STEM Workforce" taught the 2 week (non-credit) readings seminar, "Race, Sex and the Global STEM Workforce"



Lions Aravind Institute of community ophthalmology

• India
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Mar 2012 - Jul 2012

  Developed a report on the frustrations and challenges of innovation at Aravind Eye Care Systems (based on interviews with staff at aurolab, LAICO, and AEH-Madurai) Developed a map for LAICO trainees to use to find interesting food, shopping and activities in Madurai Lead Instructor, Operations Department, Research Seminar (8 weeks) Developed a report on the frustrations and challenges of innovation at Aravind Eye Care Systems (based on interviews with staff at aurolab, LAICO, and AEH-Madurai) Developed a map for LAICO trainees to use to find interesting food, shopping and activities in Madurai Lead Instructor, Operations Department, Research Seminar (8 weeks)



Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern (unpaid), Research Department

  • Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

  Edited various reports and proposals provided by Mohan K. Shrestha on behalf of the research department Revised a paper on guardian satisfaction with pediatric patient care for publication in a reputable journal Edited various reports and proposals provided by Mohan K. Shrestha on behalf of the research department Revised a paper on guardian satisfaction with pediatric patient care for publication in a reputable journal



UNEP Nairobi Kenya

• CWWL Environmental Policy Fellow

  • Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

  1. Developed a report on the best practices for gender mainstreaming environmental policy and planning based on the Project Surya pilot phase 2. Evaluated the proposed Phase II of Project Atmospheric Brown Clouds to see how gender mainstreaming can be improved 3. Created an annotated bibliography on best practices for gender mainstreaming environmental policy and planning 1. Developed a report on the best practices for gender mainstreaming environmental policy and planning based on the Project Surya pilot phase 2. Evaluated the proposed Phase II of Project Atmospheric Brown Clouds to see how gender mainstreaming can be improved 3. Created an annotated bibliography on best practices for gender mainstreaming environmental policy and planning


Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Teaching Assistant for "Science, Technology & Society Senior Projects" in Sci. & Tech. Studies Dept.

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011


NSF STS "The Greening of Economic Development", PI Dr. David J. Hess

• Research Assistant

  • May 2010 - Jul 2010

  1. Participated in a short course on Science and Technology Studies and Sustainability 2. Trained in proposal preparation, interview techniques and analysis of qualitative data 3. Wrote case studies with seven other students from across the nation chosen in a competitive process 1. Participated in a short course on Science and Technology Studies and Sustainability 2. Trained in proposal preparation, interview techniques and analysis of qualitative data 3. Wrote case studies with seven other students from across the nation chosen in a competitive process

• Teaching Assistant for "Information Technology & Society" in Science & Technology Studies Dept.

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Facilitating student ability to participate as an ‘IT professional’ in the course simulation by moderating class discussions and group projects, and, assuming the role of venture philanthropist for the purpose of judging proposals and presentations Facilitating student ability to participate as an ‘IT professional’ in the course simulation by moderating class discussions and group projects, and, assuming the role of venture philanthropist for the purpose of judging proposals and presentations

• Intern (unpaid), Research Department

  • Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

  1. Developed a survey on guardian satisfaction with pediatric patient care 2. Trained staff on how to conduct an oral survey and run focus groups 3. Performed basic statistical analysis of ordinal data from survey 1. Developed a survey on guardian satisfaction with pediatric patient care 2. Trained staff on how to conduct an oral survey and run focus groups 3. Performed basic statistical analysis of ordinal data from survey

• Teaching Assistant for "Introduction to Sci., Tech. & Society" in Science & Technology Studies Dept.

  • Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Facilitated student understanding of course material through active class discussions, group projects, role-playing activities, and topical mini-lectures

• Graduate Student Supervisor for Buy Local Open Source Rensselaer (BLOSR) in Sci. & Tech. Studies

  • May 2008 - May 2009

  1. Developing initial conceptual designs and co-writing project proposals. 2. Managing student code developer to keep on task and on schedule 3. Implemented public (online) project action item list and keeping updated as necessary

• Teaching Assistant for "Introduction to Sci., Tech. & Society" in Science & Technology Studies Dept

  • Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Facilitated student understanding of course material through active class discussions, group projects, role-playing activities, and topical mini-lectures



University of Colorado at Boulder

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Research Assistant for Cardiac Dynamics and Ultrasonics Laboratory; Mechanical Engr. Dept.

  • May 2004 - Dec 2008

  1. Design and testing of Micro Echo-Particle Image Velocimetry system 2. Optimization and testing of Echo-Particle Image Velocimetry system 1. Design and testing of Micro Echo-Particle Image Velocimetry system 2. Optimization and testing of Echo-Particle Image Velocimetry system



IBM Ireland

• Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student

  • 2002 - 2002

  1. Assisted implementation of new mfg process (auditing workstations, training mfg personnel, creating supporting documentation) 2. Created: basic inventory with MS Access, training document for new small subassembly, guidebook for future students on international work exchange 3. Conducted ergonomic assessment of Ship Group workstations 1. Assisted implementation of new mfg process (auditing workstations, training mfg personnel, creating supporting documentation) 2. Created: basic inventory with MS Access, training document for new small subassembly, guidebook for future students on international work exchange 3. Conducted ergonomic assessment of Ship Group workstations



IBM Microelectronics

• Mechanical Design Engineer (Co-op)

  • 2001 - 2001

  1. Designed mechanical housing/EMI shielding using Catia 2. Performed/simulated stress analysis using IDEAS 3. Planned social events for students with IBM Rochester Site Co-op Coordinator 1. Designed mechanical housing/EMI shielding using Catia 2. Performed/simulated stress analysis using IDEAS 3. Planned social events for students with IBM Rochester Site Co-op Coordinator



Chevron Phillips Chemical Company

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mechanical Engineer Intern

  • 2000 - 2000

  1. Checked pipeline 2. Revised/ created flowsheets and isometric pipeline drawings 3. Helped shoot elevations 1. Checked pipeline 2. Revised/ created flowsheets and isometric pipeline drawings 3. Helped shoot elevations