USGS Staff Profile:
'@context': https://schema.org '@type': Person affiliation: [] description: - '@type': TextObject abstract: Communications Associate with the Great Lakes Science Center additionalType: short description - '@type': TextObject abstract: I am a communications associate for the USGS-Great Lakes Science Center and Great Lakes Fishery Commission, stationed at the USGS Hammond Bay Biological Station. additionalType: staff profile page introductory statement - '@type': TextObject abstract: 'The goal of my work as a communications associate is to increase collaboration and visibility of research and activities of the USGS-Great Lakes Science Center and Great Lakes Fishery Commission at local, regional, national, and international levels through communications to internal, external, Congressional, media, and government partners. Additionally, through public communications focused on Great Lakes ecology, conservation, and management, I endeavor to increase scientific literacy, science-based decision-making, and foster environmental stewardship in the general public from youth to adults. These activities support the missions of the USGS and Commission by promoting the protection of Great Lakes resources and the maintenance of healthy Great Lakes ecosystems. My science communication activities include: stakeholder outreach at small and large events; educational presentations for schools and community groups; interactions with the media; writing articles; social media; strategically organizing historical photos; compiling new photos annually from GLSC employees to be used for communications purposes.' additionalType: personal statement email: lholbrook@usgs.gov hasCredential: - '@type': EducationalOccupationalCredential name: M.A. (2011) Science Education, Western Governors University. - '@type': EducationalOccupationalCredential name: Certificate. (2010) Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Program, Science 5-12, Western Governors University. - '@type': EducationalOccupationalCredential name: "M.S. (2005) Marine Sciences, University of Maine \u2013 Orono." - '@type': EducationalOccupationalCredential name: "B.A. (2002) Marine Biology, University of North Carolina \u2013 Wilmington." hasOccupation: - '@type': OrganizationalRole affiliatedOrganization: '@type': Organization name: Great Lakes Science Center url: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/great-lakes-science-center roleName: Communications Associate startDate: '2024-05-10T21:08:11.707482' - '@type': Occupation additionalType: self-claimed professional experience name: Communications Associate, Great Lakes Fishery Commission & USGS Great Lakes Science Center, stationed at the USGS Hammond Bay Biological Station. (2012-Present). Science communication to support the missions of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and USGS. - '@type': Occupation additionalType: self-claimed professional experience name: Student Teacher, Stevenson High School, Washington. (2010). Taught middle school and high school level science classes to meet requirements for teaching certification. - '@type': Occupation additionalType: self-claimed professional experience name: Environmental Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Program, Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center, Maine. (2006). Lead science educator for summer day camp program. - '@type': Occupation additionalType: self-claimed professional experience name: Scientific Technician, University of Maine, Orono. (2006). Coordinated and assisted with laboratory and field activities relating to fish physiology and behavior of migration. - '@type': Occupation additionalType: self-claimed professional experience name: Marine Science Instructor, Seacamp Association, Inc., Florida. (2002). Lead marine science instructor for summer day camp program. - '@type': Occupation additionalType: self-claimed professional experience name: "Summer Fellow, NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates, University of\ \ Hawaii \u2013 Manoa. (2001). Assisted in field collections and laboratory\ \ processing for a project investigating the food web structure in an introduced\ \ mangrove tree community on the island of Molokai." jobTitle: Communications Associate knowsAbout: - '@type': Thing additionalType: self-claimed expertise name: Science communication - '@type': Thing additionalType: self-claimed expertise name: Great Lakes - '@type': Thing additionalType: self-claimed expertise name: Invasive species - '@type': Thing additionalType: self-claimed expertise name: Outreach & education - '@type': Thing additionalType: self-claimed expertise name: Media interactions - '@type': Thing additionalType: self-claimed expertise name: Social media memberOf: '@type': OrganizationalRole member: '@type': Organization name: U.S. Geological Survey name: staff member startDate: '2024-05-10T21:08:11.698521' name: Lauren A.C. Holbrook url: https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/lauren-ac-holbrook