informal education , self-directed learning , creative computing , game design , makerspaces , community technology
Engineer/UX Researcher, JoyLabz
Developing and prototyping tools for digital play, tangible computing and computational creativity.
2019 - Present
Open Hardware Fellow, Public Laboratory for Open Technology and Science
Documentation and development of DIY water quality monitoring instrumentation with a focus on oil and gas industry related contamination.
2019 - Present
Maker Specialist, Providence Children's Museum
Documentation and development of hands-on building projects for kids ages 5-11 in a museum makerspace setting.
2019 - Present
Founder/Co-Director, Parts and Crafts
Founded and directed a youth and community makerspace and alternative education center serving 1100 children annually in a variety of programs in and out of school.
2009 - 2019
Software Developer, MOS Architects
Developer for in-house software projects
2006 - 2010
Tufts Social Enterprise Panel, Tufts University, 10/11/2017
Panelist representing the non-profit sector in discussion on “Starting a Social Enterprise
“Bringing Making Into Education” Panel, Roxbury Innovation Center, 2/8/2017
Panelist in discussion on how the “maker movement” can support the development of self-directed learners.
Hack My Nonprofit: Public Lab, , 12/8/2016
Panelist and presenter in discussion on making, citizen science, and breaking the barrier between teachers and learners.
Free Schools, Makerspaces, and Self-Directed Learning, EMW Tech and Ethics Salon, 10/27/2016
Co-presenter with Katie Gradowski on on Parts and Crafts, self-directed education, and the “maker movement” in schools with a focus on diversity and accessibility.
Some Formal Mechanisms to Support Informal Learning, LibrePlanet 2015, 3/21/2015
A short talk on the structure and design of self-directed learning spaces and communities. Presented as part of a series of curated lightning talks organized by Molly DeBlanc entitled 'Some People Worth Listening To.'
Start Right Now!, AERO Conference 2013, 3/24/2013
Panelist in discussion facillitated by Ken Danforth on the logistics and process of starting school alternatives.
“How To Start a Youth Makerspace”, Make-To-Learn Symposium, 3/13/2013
Panelist in discussion facillitated by Jeff Sturges on how (and why!) to start a youth makerspace in your community.
Learning Design: Mentoring, Project documentation, Workshop and curriculum creation, Program and experience design
Teaching: Secondary School Math/Science, Creative Computing/Computer Programming, Electronics + Digital Fabrication, Game Design
Languages and Frameworks: Unity/C#, Java, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Processing/P5.js, Arduino/Micro:Bit/Raspberry Pi
Fabrication: Inkscape, OpenSCAD, Laser cutting, 3D printing, Basic woodworking
Administration: Non-Profit Bookkeeping/Financial Management, Project management, Staff mentorship, Communication
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
non-degree
2001 - 2002
Available upon request