Shailja Gangrade

Shailja is a PhD student with several outreach, teaching, and instruction experiences both formally and informally at the K-12, undergraduate, and graduate academic levels. She has a strong background in Oceanography and Marine Science, and has participated and coordinated many outreach events. Her varied experiences include teaching ocean/climate science lessons, leading hands-on activities and experiments, and mentoring students on research projects. These skills allow her to successfully lead lectures, activities, and guide students on group projects and presentations.

• PhD in Oceanography, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego (2019-present)
• M.S. in Oceanography, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego (2021)
• B.S. in Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware (2019)
• B.S. in Marine Science, University of Delaware (2019)

• Volunteer Science Teacher, Stay Cool for Grandkids (2020-present)
• Teaching Assistant, Biological Oceanography (2022)
• Guest Lecturer, The Oceans (2022)
• Guest Lecturer, Introduction to Field Methods in Biological Oceanography (2021)

• Outreach Coordinator, Scripps Outreach for Public Education (2019-present)
• Outreach Volunteer, Ocean Discovery Institute (2021)
• Science Communications Intern, Mid-Atlantic Regional Association Coastal Ocean Observing System (2019)
• Secretary and Social Media Manager University of Delaware Sailing Team (2016-2019)
• Community Service Site Leader, University of Delaware Alternative Breaks (2016-2018)
• Education Outreach Volunteer, Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (2017P