My skill set derives from my training in both cultural and evolutionary anthropology. I conducted qualitative research on women and leadership on the Navajo Nation, the practice of bilingual education at a migrant Head Start program, and I studied farming practices and daily life on an Old-Order Mennonite farm. To collect these data, I used survey, interview, and participant observation. I received training in these methods through Northwestern University's Four Corners Field School.
In my doctoral work, I developed a novel experimental protocol to address problems in the existing literature. This research generated a great deal of quantitative data, which I analyzed using the statistical program SPSS. I have experience in the analysis of large data sets and with the development of multivariate models.
While completing my doctorate, I attained experience and training in mentoring undergraduates. During my final year of graduate school, I was an Excellence in Mentoring Fellow. In this program, I received formal training in best practices for mentoring, and I trained two undergraduates in basic data analysis and research design skills. I also independently supervised two additional undergraduate students who assisted me with data collection for my dissertation work.
In my doctoral work, I developed a novel experimental protocol to address problems in the existing literature. This research generated a great deal of quantitative data, which I analyzed using the statistical program SPSS. I have experience in the analysis of large data sets and with the development of multivariate models.
While completing my doctorate, I attained experience and training in mentoring undergraduates. During my final year of graduate school, I was an Excellence in Mentoring Fellow. In this program, I received formal training in best practices for mentoring, and I trained two undergraduates in basic data analysis and research design skills. I also independently supervised two additional undergraduate students who assisted me with data collection for my dissertation work.