We are a mischievous group of people trying to help the East Tennessee Community. We approach the project as a team and as such each contribute something special to the project including Entomology (Becky & Corey), GIS (Michael & Brian), Science Communication (Julie & Shelli), and Education (Josh, Elizabeth, & Jennifer).
Becky
Trout Fryxell
Associate Professor
Medical & Veterinary Entomologist
University of Tennessee
Trout Fryxell is a medical and veterinary entomologist in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee. Trout Fryxell uses her formal training in her research and teaching program at UT. Her research program focuses on managing vectors and their pathogens to improve human and animal health and welfare. This project directly aligns with her interests in mosquitoes and La Crosse virus, as she has worked with both state and county health departments to improve Aedes mosquito and virus surveillance.
Julie Andsager
Professor
Journalism & Electronic Media
University of Tennessee
Andsager teaches courses on health, science, medicine, and the media at UT. Her research focuses on media and health messages – how those are constructed through news and entertainment, and how audiences interpret them. Her education includes a bachelor’s degree in animal science and industry, with a personal and professional background in agriculture and public relations.
Joshua Rosenberg
Assistant Professor, STEM Education and Science
Dr. Rosenberg teaches classes in science and STEM education, educational technology, and research methods. In his classes, Dr. Rosenberg aims to involve students in authentic practices from the field of study.
Jennifer Richards
Assistant Professor,
Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
Developing high quality STEM educational curriculum for use in formal and informal settings; Teaching and learning theories; Translating educational research into practical application for K12 educators; Program evaluation; Educational research
Corey Day
PhD Student
Medical and Veterinary Entomology
Dept of Entomology & Plant Pathology
Research focuses on the epidemiology and ecology of La Crosse virus and its mosquito vectors.
Michael
Camponovo
GIS Instructor &
Outreach Coordinator
University of Tennessee
Camponovo is a former high-school science educator, was hired by the UT Geography Department in 2016 as the GIS Outreach Coordinator and GIS Instructor. Under his direction the department’s community and stakeholder engagement has expanded in a variety of formats, including direct instruction to students in K-12 classrooms. Camponovo works with K-12 educators to promote geospatial technology and provide educator-focused professional development. He coordinates efforts with partners to provide career and mentoring resources.
Brian
Smith
Geospatial Academies
*Director for the Tennessee Geographic Alliance
*Geography teacher at Jefferson Middle School
Smith is an in-service educator who serves as a peer-mentor and has co-facilitated Geospatial Academies. He is also a National Geographic Geo-Inquiry Ambassador.
Elizabeth Dyer
Assistant Professor,
STEM Education and Science
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Research focuses on teacher learning in K-12 mathematics, science, and STEM contexts, often using video in research and to support teacher learning
Shelli Rampold
Assistant Professor,
Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications
Communicating Science
Issues and Crisis Management
Former Team Members
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Kurt Butefish, Director for the Tennessee Geographic Alliance (retired)
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Dr. Arthur Leal, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications
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Patty Stinger-Barnes, Department of Education
MANY of the great videos in the tutorial and 3-minute career talks as well as the logos, posters, and infographics were created by the VERY talented Micah Willis. Willis graduated with her MS in Agricultural Communications from the University of Tennessee Dept. of Agricultural leadership, education and communications in the summer of 2020.