Profile

• Time Zone

  Eastern

  
  
• Organization

  Columbia University in the City of New York; Oregon State University

  
  
• Role

  Scientist Mentor: I will mentor teams of students online

  
  
• Research Interests (300 words)

  Urban Forestry, wildlife habitats, and public school education and field experiences in arboriculture and forestry

  
  
• Profile Question 1

  What is best about being a scientist?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 1 here (300 words):

  Research, discovery, exploration, and field work as it can be applied in the classroom to enhance students interest in becoming future scientists.

  
  
• Profile Question 2

  What is your favorite plant? Why?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 2 here (300 words):

  I have favorite trees, flowers, and grasses. Native Crab Apple trees are only one of my favorites and another favorite tree is the Yellow Poplar/Tulip Tree.

  
  
• Profile Question 3

  Can you describe your attitude toward science when you were in high school?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 3 here (300 words):

  When I was in high school, I took all of the courses (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science) expected for college preparation in anticipation of majoring in a scientific subject area. In retrospect, I felt somewhat unprepared for the immersion and intensity in subsequent college science classes. Some of this related to lack of field work for instance in biology, while there was a disconnect between learning about theories/principles and scientific application. There was a void when learning about 'scientific methodology and interpretation of results'.

  
  
• In addition to English, I am comfortable communicating with students in the following languages:

  (not set)

  
  
• Capacity: How many teams at a time are you comfortable working with?

  2

  
  

Recent Posts

smsramigfall2022 project 5 Elaine Marie George Nov 11, 2022

Matthew T.,

Thank you for sharing the screenshot information!

Ms. George

smsramigfall2022 project 5 Elaine Marie George Nov 11, 2022

Kate,

I enjoyed working with you and Team Pickles 'n Mustard as well and I am glad to see that your mustard seed experiment went well.

Ms. George

smsramigfall2022 project 5 Elaine Marie George Nov 11, 2022

Caela,

That is a super accomplishment!  Confirming your hypothesis with the results is excellent!

Ms George