Outreach & Science Comics

Visual storytelling, mentorship, and community education

I’ve always believed that complex ideas deserve clear, engaging communication — whether I’m mentoring students on statistical modeling or translating evolutionary biology mechanisms into visual narratives. These outreach projects reflect my passion for making science accessible, engaging, and most of all, enjoyable.

Comic Books & Visual Storytelling

• Las Bacterias
  A comic explaining the role of bacteria in health and the environment, shared in Ecuadorian classrooms.
• Sanitation & Poultry Comic (English | Spanish)
  Illustrated guide for zoonotic disease prevention, used in collaboration with local public health teams.
• Lyme Disease Comic
  Created for Michigan public schools to teach kids about tick prevention and ecology.
• Dinosaur Adventure!
  Activity sheet designed for the University of Michigan’s Natural History Museum to support informal learning.

Mentorship & Community Teaching

• Led interactive science talks breaking down statistical modeling, microbiology, and disease ecology for students and public audiences.
• Mentored 10+ undergraduate, graduate, and international students in spatial analysis, field design, and research communication.
• Supported multiple thesis and fellowship projects, often working with first-gen and underrepresented students in science.
• Volunteered as a guest speaker, science fair judge, and Science Olympiad coach in local schools and STEM events.