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usgs_staff_profile:

 meta:
   status_code: 200
   timestamp: '2023-09-30T16:56:45.919601'
   url: https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/lauren-a-holbrook
 profile:
   abstracts: []
   affiliations: []
   education:
   - M.A. (2011) Science Education, Western Governors University.
   - Certificate. (2010) Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Program, Science
     5-12, Western Governors University.
   - "M.S. (2005) Marine Sciences, University of Maine \u2013 Orono."
   - "B.A. (2002) Marine Biology, University of North Carolina \u2013 Wilmington."
   email: lholbrook@usgs.gov
   expertise_terms:
   - Science communication
   - Great Lakes
   - Invasive species
   - Outreach & education
   - Media interactions
   - Social media
   honors: []
   intro_statements:
   - 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.
   name: Lauren A.C. Holbrook
   name_qualifier: null
   orcid: null
   organization_link: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/great-lakes-science-center
   organization_name: Great Lakes Science Center
   personal_statement: '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.'
   professional_experience:
   - 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.
   - Student Teacher, Stevenson High School, Washington. (2010). Taught middle school
     and high school level science classes to meet requirements for teaching certification.
   - 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.
   - Scientific Technician, University of Maine, Orono. (2006). Coordinated and assisted
     with laboratory and field activities relating to fish physiology and behavior
     of migration.
   - Marine Science Instructor, Seacamp Association, Inc., Florida. (2002). Lead
     marine science instructor for summer day camp program.
   - "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."
   title: Communications Associate