Teaching Philosophy and Goals
Working with 8th grade students during my NSF GK-12 graduate fellowship. I use inquiry-based and active learning techniques to engage diverse student audiences.
As an educator, I am passionate about ensuring that students in my classroom or laboratory have a solid foundation in scientific concepts, as well as an ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply their knowledge to real-world situations. I aim to host an engaging and inclusive learning environment that fosters a diverse student community. I am also passionate about creating educational and research opportunities for students of all backgrounds, and encouraging a more diverse population in the sciences.
Santelli lab group at an undergraduate research expo, supporting one of the undergraduate researchers presenting her work from the lab.
Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Courses
2020 Lecturer, Practical Training in Chemical Biology Methods and Experimental Design, NU, CHEM 416
2019 Lecturer, Modern Techniques in Heterogeneous Catalysis Research, NU, ISEN 490-1
2016, 2017 Guest Lecturer, Geomicrobiology, UMN, ESCI 4801
2011 Guest Lecturer, Chemistry of the Environment, PSU, SOILS 397A
2009, 2010 Teaching Assistant, Introductory Soil Science, PSU, SOILS 101
2009, 2010 Instructor, Introductory Soil Science Laboratory, PSU, SOILS 101
2004 Instructor, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, McGill University,
CHEM 212
2004 Tutor, Organic Chemistry, McGill University, CHEM 211
Mentoring Experience
2 Ph.D. student, 1 Master's student, 7 Undergraduate Researchers (in NSF REU, UMN Undergraduate Research programs), 2 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants
Public Outreach
2020-present Public seminars, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2021, 2022 Presenter, Nature Crawl, CMNH, Pittsburgh, PA
2021 Public seminar, Café Sci, Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA
2020, 2021 Panelist, Girls Rock STEM, Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA
2018 Volunteer, Minneapolis Public Schools STEM Expo, Minneapolis, MN
2016 Presenter, STEAM camp, Bell Museum of Natural History, Minneapolis, MN
2015-2016 Curriculum development, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) camp, Bell Museum of
Natural History, Minneapolis, MN
2013-2015 Presenter, Q?rius science education center, NMNH, Washington, DC
2014 Panelist, Tri Region Science and Engineering Fair, Washington, DC
2013 Presenter, Science Night at the Alexandria Public Library, Alexandria, VA
2012-2013 Scientist in the Classroom, Philipsburg Osceola Junior High, Philipsburg, PA
2011-2012 Scientist in the Classroom, Rowland Middle School, Harrisburg, PA
2009-2012 Presentor, MathOptions program, Penn State DuBois, DuBois, PA
2011 Judge, PA Junior Academy of Sciences Competition, State College, PA
2009 Presentor, “Introduction to Soil Science” Jr. MANNRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related
Sciences) workshop, PSU, State College, PA
Undergraduate Courses
2020 Lecturer, Practical Training in Chemical Biology Methods and Experimental Design, NU, CHEM 416
2019 Lecturer, Modern Techniques in Heterogeneous Catalysis Research, NU, ISEN 490-1
2016, 2017 Guest Lecturer, Geomicrobiology, UMN, ESCI 4801
2011 Guest Lecturer, Chemistry of the Environment, PSU, SOILS 397A
2009, 2010 Teaching Assistant, Introductory Soil Science, PSU, SOILS 101
2009, 2010 Instructor, Introductory Soil Science Laboratory, PSU, SOILS 101
2004 Instructor, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, McGill University,
CHEM 212
2004 Tutor, Organic Chemistry, McGill University, CHEM 211
Mentoring Experience
2 Ph.D. student, 1 Master's student, 7 Undergraduate Researchers (in NSF REU, UMN Undergraduate Research programs), 2 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants
Public Outreach
2020-present Public seminars, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2021, 2022 Presenter, Nature Crawl, CMNH, Pittsburgh, PA
2021 Public seminar, Café Sci, Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA
2020, 2021 Panelist, Girls Rock STEM, Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA
2018 Volunteer, Minneapolis Public Schools STEM Expo, Minneapolis, MN
2016 Presenter, STEAM camp, Bell Museum of Natural History, Minneapolis, MN
2015-2016 Curriculum development, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) camp, Bell Museum of
Natural History, Minneapolis, MN
2013-2015 Presenter, Q?rius science education center, NMNH, Washington, DC
2014 Panelist, Tri Region Science and Engineering Fair, Washington, DC
2013 Presenter, Science Night at the Alexandria Public Library, Alexandria, VA
2012-2013 Scientist in the Classroom, Philipsburg Osceola Junior High, Philipsburg, PA
2011-2012 Scientist in the Classroom, Rowland Middle School, Harrisburg, PA
2009-2012 Presentor, MathOptions program, Penn State DuBois, DuBois, PA
2011 Judge, PA Junior Academy of Sciences Competition, State College, PA
2009 Presentor, “Introduction to Soil Science” Jr. MANNRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related
Sciences) workshop, PSU, State College, PA
