Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

We're thrilled to announce that Intellex has acquired Expert by Big Village, effective March 22, 2024. This strategic move enhances our capabilities and strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.

Stay tuned for more updates on how this acquisition will benefit our clients and experts.

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Expert Details

Forensic Meteorology & Science

ID: 740046 Iowa, USA

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Expert is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist specializing in Forensic Meteorology. She has experience with data analytics, quantitative research, qualitative research, R&D, seasonal forecasting, and science education. Her core areas of expertise in meteorology include severe storms, winter weather, applied meteorology, and weather modeling. She received a PhD in Science Education from University of Iowa, a Master of Science in Atmospheric Science from University of Alaska Fairbanks, and a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Iowa State University. Expert has received several awards, including five grants, has 10 publications and has presented on 27 occasions.

Expert is currently a consultant, providing services in forensic meteorology, expert witness testimony, data analytics, seasonal forecasting, e-learning, and education. Prior to this, she was a Research Assistant for the Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research. Here, she performed several education outreach ventures and research in mesoscale modeling, atmospheric chemistry, and inquiry approaches to teaching science models. Passionate for accessible education, Expert has served in various teaching and volunteer positions since 2004.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 2013 Degree: PhD Subject: Science Education Institution: University of Iowa
Year: 2008 Degree: MS Subject: Atmospheric Science Institution: University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Year: 2006 Degree: BS Subject: Meteorology Institution: Iowa State University

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2013 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Consultant Department:
Responsibilities:
Providing consulting services in forensic meteorology, expert witness testimony, data analytics, seasonal forecasting, e-learning and education consulting.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2018 to 2023 Employer: Ycomm, LLC Title: Founder Department:
Responsibilities:
Utilizing robust education research, creating effective strategies to make professional development accessible for all.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2020 to 2022 Employer: Calumet College of St. Joseph Title: Adjunct Faculty Department:
Responsibilities:
Design and teach a virtual course in Assessment and Evaluation for undergraduate education majors and Child Development for Masters in Teaching students.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2008 to 2013 Employer: Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research Title: Research Assistant Department:
Responsibilities:
Performed several education outreach ventures, including developing website content and school visits. Performed research in mesoscale modeling, atmospheric chemistry, and inquiry approaches to teaching science models.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2006 to 2007 Employer: University of Alaska Fairbanks Title: Research Assistant Department:
Responsibilities:
Mesoscale modeling of a volcano eruption in the Gulf of Alaska.

Government Experience

Years Agency Role Description
Years: 2010 to 2011 Agency: Iowa Testing Programs (ITP) Role: Consultant Description: Worked on development of new questions for a standardized science exam.

International Experience

Years Country / Region Summary
Years: to Present Country / Region: Summary:

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
Association of Certified Meteorologists (ACM)
American Meteorological Society (AMS)
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
The National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
National Science Teacher Association (NSTA)
Licenses / Certifications
AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist
Iowa Board of Ed. Certified Substitute Teacher
Professional Appointments
List of teaching positions and volunteer activities available upon request.
Awards / Recognition
- Newcomer Volunteer Award, LinnMar Community School District
- Early Career Leadership Academy Selected Participant, American Meteorology Society
- DuPont Pioneer Women of Innovation Award Nominee and Finalist, Technology Association of Iowa
- Jhumki Basu Equity Scholar Award, National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
- Teaching and Learning Accomplishment Scholarship, The University of Iowa
- McKay Science/Technology Full Tuition Scholarship, The University of Northern Iowa
- Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts of the USA
- Awarded Grants: 5
Publications and Patents Summary
Publications: 10
Presentations: 27

Additional Experience

Expert Witness Experience
Providing consulting services in forensic meteorology, expert witness testimony, data analytics, seasonal forecasting, e-learning and education consulting.

Fields of Expertise

meteorology, forensic meteorology, meteorological data, slip and fall, atmospheric precipitation, weather, weather condition, weather-related accident

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