Brittany L Ciancarelli

Biography

Throughout my life I have always had an affinity for science, particularly atmospheric science.  This particular interest led me to my eventual studies in environmental science, atmospheric science, and even education.  As a graduate student in the atmospheric sciences, I specialized in climate research using observational records and working with other researchers in tree ring to assist in the development of paleoclimate precipitation records.  I found myself participating in outreach education activities centered around these topics in my later years as a graduate student and beyond, and fell in love with teaching.  I enjoyed blending my love for science and sharing it with others in a meaningful way that enhanced their understanding of the natural world around them.  In addition, I find it fulfilling to work with research-backed pedagogical strategies to deliver this content in such a way that makes it understandable for the student.  Online education is a new world for education as well as for me, but my desire to learn and grow to deliver quality science learning in a new way makes this field an exciting career.

Degrees

• M.Ed. Secondary Science Education
• University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States
• N/A
• M.S. Atmospheric Sciences
• University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States
• Dominant Patterns of U.S. Warm Season Precipitation Variability in a Fine Resolution Observational Record, with Focus on the Southwest
• B.S. Environmental Science
• University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, United States

Awards

• Staff Award of Excellence
• College of Science CoSSAC, Spring 2016