astrobiologist, evolutionary biologist, and science communicator/educator
Teaching Certification: Biology, Earth & Space Science
Master's: Biology (Applied Evolution)
Advanced Graduate Certificate: Science Communication Dual Bachelor's: Astronomy and Biology
Hello, I'm Allyson!
Astrobiologist & Science Communicator I am an astrobiologist, evolutionary biologist, and planetary scientist driven by one of humanity’s oldest questions: Are we alone in the universe? From protein structure evolution to exoplanet atmospheres, I study life - how it began on Earth, how it evolves, and how we might recognize it on distant worlds.
Everyday Epiphanies In every episode, you can expect a laugh, a few fun facts, and to think about something you may have never thought twice about otherwise. Podcast and Radio Show
Planetarium Dozens of shows, thousands of people, and infinite fun John R. Kirk Planetarium
Observatories Operating telescopes to bring the stars down to Earth Smolen Observatory & Fuertes Observatory
Teaching From Calculus to Astrophysics and from Guitar to English Language Learning Tutor & Course Instructor
Le Monde (2020) Original French album entirely written, performed, and produced by me and boasting over a quarter of a million streams. Music
Travel I love to travel and attempt amateur photography at each location. Here you can find countries, states, and cities I have been to and love. Travel and Photography
Languages I love learning new languages in pursuit of fluency, connection, or exploration - and most often all three! Languages
Nature After attending Zoo School, my relationship with nature was forever changed. I now host tree identification workshops, engage with environmental activism, and enjoy hiking, biking, and more. Nature