I am committed to communicating science beyond academia and engaging diverse audiences in discussions about evolution, genetics, and biodiversity. My outreach and media work spans public engagement, science education, and policy-facing communication.
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Media features
Media features
Fox Nation Documentary (2024) — The Drug Lord’s Hippos
Featured for my fieldwork on invasive hippopotamuses in Colombia, highlighting our noninvasive genomic sampling approach using hippo scat and its role in understanding invasion dynamics.
The Post (2022) — UTSAV: Indian Student Association Celebration
Featured for organizing UTSAV 2022 at Ohio University, one of the first large in-person cultural events following the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing together over 200 attendees.
Science Communication & Outreach
Science Communication & Outreach
Panelist, SSE Public Policy Workshop (2025)
Society for the Study of Evolution Annual Meeting. Participated in a panel discussion on science policy, advocacy, and effective engagement of evolutionary biologists with policymakers and the public.
AIBS Science Communication Bootcamp (2025)
Completed an intensive workshop focused on communicating science to policymakers, stakeholders, and the media.
Skype a Scientist (2022–2023)
Delivered interactive virtual sessions for middle and high school students, including “Who Let the Dogs Out?” (animal behavior and bioacoustics) and “DNA and Me” (human origins and evolution).
Letter to a Pre-Scientist (2022–2023)
Participated as a year-long STEM pen pal, fostering curiosity and awareness of scientific careers among middle school students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Leadership & Community Engagement
Leadership & Community Engagement
Chair, Graduate Student Advisory Committee (2026), Society for the Study of Evolution
President, Biological Sciences Graduate Society (2023–2024), Ohio University
President, Indian Students Association (2021–2022), Ohio University
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