While I do have a few degrees, much of my education is less than typical. I decided that instead of focusing on a single topic, which becomes increasingly narrow, I would make sure that there is significant breadth to my background.

Degrees & Selected Courses

• A.S. in Computer Science (SUNY Orange)
• A.S. in Engineering (SUNY Orange)
• B.S. in Mathematics, minor in Anthropology (SUNY New Paltz)

Selected Work Experience

• Mathematics and science tutor for SUNY Orange (2003 – 2013)

Volunteer Experience

• Community Mentor for Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Coursera (2018 – )
• Community Mentor for Neuroeconomics on Coursera (2018 – )

Research Experience

• Archaeology Field School (Undergrad)
• Archaeology Field School (Grad)
• Archaeology Research Assistant

Current Research

• Generalizing the concept of gender and sex, and analysis of fluctuations in sexual modes.
• Investigation into the perceived and actual ability of B. pertussis vaccines to prevent infection, as well as the effect and prevalence of asymptomatic infections
• Development of a unified anthropological and psychological model of religion and the application of it to the novel classification of a “Religious Rejectionism“
• Research on the epidemiology of gun violence

Publications

• Fighting Silverman
• Towards Being Secular
• A Brief Discussion on Education

Certificates

These are not the only certificates that I’ve obtained, but they represent key concepts that I have learned. Some of these courses are towards Coursera Specializations and will be replaced with the Specialization certificate when the programs are finished. For a more complete list, I have more certificates listed here.

• The Role of Global Capital Markets
• An Introduction to American Law
• Introduction to Neuroeconomics
• Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
• Systems Thinking in Public Health
• Epidemiology in Public Health Practice
• Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials
• Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices
• Coursera Mentor Community and Training Course
• Design Thinking Fundamentals

Odds and Ends

• Founding President of SUNY Orange Mathematics and Computer Science club
• Founding V.P. of SUNY Orange Chemistry & Physics club
• Yoga Alliance teacher certification (certification not renewed)
• Licensed amateur radio operator (Extra Class)
• Blogger and owner of Politicoid, The Spiritual Anthropologist, Trading Politics, and Geekers Keep.
• Founder of The First Church of Penguinism