Administrative Roles 

 

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Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, TTU​ 

Current

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• Oversee a department of 44 tenure track and continuance eligible faculty, conduct annual performance reviews, recommend merit raises, make recommendations for promotion and tenure. Manage a full time staff of 12, assign staff merit raises and conduct annual performance reviews. Manage a departmental budget of ~ 7 Million/year.

• Oversee departmental graduate program which serves ~150 graduate students in 4 degrees (professional science MS, Microbiology MS, Biology MS, Biology PhD). Oversee undergraduate degree programs which serve 1500+ undergraduate majors (Biology, Microbiology, and Cell and Molecular Biology tracks), and 1,000s of students in affiliated majors, plus service courses

• Responsible for departmental strategic planning, faculty hiring, retention and promotion. Member of cross-departmental and cross-college research groups focused on growing research capacity in the "One Health" arena and increasing diversity in STEM faculty and students.

• Conduct my own, externally funded research activities, by obtaining research funding, mentoring students, publishing and presenting results in peer reviewed journals and at scientific meetings.

• Ensure faculty, students, and staff remain in compliance with all TTU, IRB, animal handling, personnel and lab safety requirements and permits. Stay current on FERPA, Title IX, and OSHA/EHS trainings.

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NSF Program Director (IPA) 2017-2020

Antarctic Integrated System Science & Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems

 

Program Director, Antarctic Integrated System Science & co-Program Director, Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems (AY 2017- 2020), Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation. Oversee ongoing funded research activities, plan future funding actions, communicate NSF goals to the broader scientific community, conduct merit review of submitted proposals, and coordinate funding actions and program priorities within Office of Polar Programs, the Geosciences directorate, and NSF. In combination, manage ~ 15M annual budget, > 50 individual projects, many with multiple PIs and institutions. Work with International colleagues to maximize program reach and success, while ensuring compliance with all International and National treaties, Polar Safety and Health, and Environmental protection regulations.

 

 

North Pacific Fisheries Management Council

Science and Statistical Committee Member (2008-2017)

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Evaluate the scientific basis of fisheries management policies and quota for federal fisheries in Alaskan waters. Provide advice relative to potential umpact of fisheries management plans and policies on marine mammal and seabird community members.

 

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Alaska INBRE

Program Coordinator (AY 2016-2017)

 

Program Coordinator for the Alaska INBRE program AY2016-2017, a large ($18.5M/5yr) NIH funded award designed to enhance the biomedical research within the state through capacity building, research mentoring, and student training activities. Serve (since June 2016; on leave while at NSF) on the award Administrative core team, setting policy, reviewing funding applications, drafting reports. Assist leadership in increasing and diversifying the “pipeline” of undergraduate and graduate students entering biomedical and health research related professions. Responsible for increasing integration of biomedical and training activities across the Alaska INBRE network of researchers and students

 

 

Administrative roles, University of Alaska Anchorage

2000-2020

 

• Chair and Member of Department of Biological Sciences Graduate Program and Curriculum Committees, which provide oversight and guidance of graduate student education within the department (hiring, admissions, coursework, mediation) Member August 2000-2007, Chair 2007-2008, 2010-current.

• Member of UAA’s Graduate School Action Team (GSAT) and Graduate Council, Member August 2007-2008, 2010-current, which sets overall University policies for graduate education

• Chair and Member, Natural Sciences Peer Review Committee whcih evaluates faculty files for retention and promotion. Member AY 2012, 2013, Chair AY 2014,2015, 2016

• Member Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Fund, Review Panel: evaluates funding applications in support of migratory bird research

• Chair and Member, UAA Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Chair 2001-06, Member 2000, 2006-09

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