I just want to organize and communicate the useful information I find, and this website gives me an outlet for that. If I happen to write about something that also interests you, let me know so we can chat about it.
Latest Posts
Wrapping my head around “representation”
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve tried to practice being mindful of how all of my hobbies, relationships, and experiences – especially the media I consume – make me feel. I’ve also gotten quite reflective since I’ve landed a job and life that is so fulfilling and rewarding, and I’m still trying to look back to …
Let’s talk nutrition
Let’s be very clear – I am not a nutritional science expert. However, I am a person who has been looking for the “magic diet” since I was a chubby 12 year old going through puberty. I am also a person who has been trained to sift through the scientific literature, assess the credibility of …
I’m grateful for gratitude journaling
It’s October 2019 and I’ve now graduated with my hard-earned PhD, moved in with my loving partner, started a fulfilling new job, and adopted an adorable furry friend. It’s been busy and hectic, but I finally have a chance to catch up with some of my friends at a birthday dinner. One of my best …
Making Things
About Me
I currently reside in Durham, NC with my partner Clayton and our cat Pico de Gato. I work at Duke University where I get to use my love of creative science communication to help bring university technologies to society through technology transfer. I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a Ph.D. in chemistry, an experience that taught me how to find answers to the questions I have in all areas of my life. I grew up in Morgantown, West Virginia and then attended WVU. West Virginia is a community I’m proud to call home, and I hope I stay alive long enough to see the mountaineers win one national football championship.
I value using every day to become a healthier, more productive, happier, kinder citizen of planet earth. I try hard to use the golden rule of treating others how I’d like to be treated as my true north when life gets complicated. I believe in the importance of learning about and experiencing other peoples’ cultures in order to best practice this golden rule. Spreadsheets, itineraries, and routines are my coping mechanisms. I’m a huge fan of people who are comfortable & transparent with their faults and how they work on them, are considerate of other people’s time and feelings, value quality time, and can be entertained with nothing but a good conversation.