Ruth Johnson Cronje November 2011 Phone: 715.836.5384 email: [email protected] Education PhD 2000; University of Minnesota, Rhetoric and Scientific and Technical Communication MA 1986; University of Minnesota, English BA cum laude 1983; University of Minnesota, English PhD dissertation Cronje R. Communicative Rationality and the Future of Science [dissertation]. Minneapolis (MN): University of Minnesota. 2000. Refereed publications Cronje R, Murray K, Rohlinger S, Wellnitz T. Using the Science Writing Heuristic to improve undergraduate writing in biology. Int J Sci Ed. 2011:1-14. Cronje R, Rohlinger S, Crall A, Newman G. Does participation in citizen science improve scientific literacy?: A study to compare assessment methods. Appl Env Educ Comm. 2011;10(3):135-145. Cronje R, Moch S. Re-visioning undergraduate nursing students as opinion leaders to diffuse evidence-based practice in clinical settings. J Prof Nurs. 2010;26(1):23-28. Moch S, Cronje R. Empowering grassroots evidence-based practice: A curricular model to foster student-enabled practice change. J Prof Nurs. 2010;26(1):14-22. Moch S, Cronje R, Branson J. Undergraduate nursing evidence-based practice education: Envisioning the role of students. J Prof Nurs. 2010;26(1):5-13. Cronje R. Going public with the scientific process (letter). Science. 14 March 2008;319:14831484. Moch S, Cronje R. Student/faculty/nursing staff teams counteract common barriers to evidence-based practice. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nurs. 2007;4(2):112-5. Cronje R, Williamson O. Is pain ever “normal”?. Clin J Pain. 2006;22(8):692-699. Cronje R; Review of “Blink: the Power of Thinking Without Thinking,” by Malcolm Gladwell. Evid-Based Med. 2005;10(6):189–190. Cronje R; Review of “Blink: the Power of Thinking Without Thinking,” by Malcolm Gladwell. ACP J Club: BMJ Publications Group Nov–Dec 2005; http://www.acpjc.org/Content/143/3/issue/ACPJC-2005-143-3-A10.htm. Cronje R, Freeman J, Williamson O, Gutsch CJ. Evidence-based medicine: Recognizing and managing clinical uncertainty. Lab Med. 2004;36(12):723–729. Cronje R, Fullan A. Evidence-based medicine: Toward a new definition of "rational" medicine. health[sic]: Interdisc J Soc Study of Health, Illness Med. 2003;7(3):353–369. Cronje R. The potential for rationality: Rhetoric as communicative action. In: Goodnight GT, editor. Arguing Communication and Culture. Washington DC: National Communication Association; 2002. p 267–273. Daniels J, Cronje R, Sokolowski E. Bringing medical information to Eastern Europe: People and the internet. Tech Comm Quart. 1998;7(3):301–317. 1 Nonrefereed publications Rohlinger S, Cronje R. A new instrument to assess the scientific literacy of citizen scientists; Poster presented at: University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Research Day; April 26, 2010; Eau Claire, WI. Rohlinger S, Cronje R, Murray K, Wellnitz T. Promoting students’ scientific understanding with the Science Writing Heuristic; Poster presented at: University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Research Day; April 25, 2010; Eau Claire, WI. Miller L, Cronje R. Usability testing the Wisconsin NatureMapping website; Poster presented at: University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Research Day; April 27, 2009; Eau Claire, WI. Cronje R. Fact and faith: Help the public distinguish! Science and Public Affairs; June 2008:27. Cronje R, Miller L. Usability testing the Wisconsin NatureMapping website; full report submitted to Beaver Creek Citizen Science Center, November 2008. Lockerby J, Cronje R. User testing in scientific writing: Testing chapters from Patient Power; Poster presented at: University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Research Day; April 23, 2007; Eau Claire, WI. Aanenson D, Duwell L, Hutchinson R, Cronje R, Goulet M. Regional research and evidencebased healthcare practice in the countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union; Poster presented at: University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Research Day; April 23, 2005; Eau Claire, WI (can be viewed at http://www.uwec.edu/math/student_posters.htm). Cronje R, Freeman J, Moore T, Williamson OD, Aanenson D, Airth-Kindree N, Duwell L, Hamm J, Hutchinson R. Designing and validating an online survey to measure understanding and attitudes toward evidence-based medicine among clinicians; Poster presented at: 12th Annual Cochrane Colloquium on Evidence-Based Medicine; October 2–6, 2004; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Cronje R, Storey M, Carnevale I, Freeman J, Goulet M, Moore T, Aanenson D, Airth-Kindree N, Duwell L, Hamm J, Hutchinson R. Clinician understanding of and attitudes towards evidence-based medicine in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Newly Independent States of the Former Soviet Union; Poster presented at: 12th Annual Cochrane Colloquium on EvidenceBased Medicine; October 2–6, 2004; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Williamson OD, Cronje R. Science and pain: Reconciling the objective and subjective. J Bone Joint Surg [Br]. 2003;85-B: Supp III:297. Broege A, Cronje R. Evidence-based medicine in an intercultural context; Poster presented at: University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Research Day; April 2003; Eau Claire, WI. Cronje RJ, Hochstein GJ, Peterson JL, Welch KA. Project WIND-EAU: Writing in the disciplines at UW—Eau Claire final report; University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire. October 2002. Cronje RJ, Broege AM. Rational medical decision making: Evidence-based practice at AIHA Partnerships. 2002. American International Health Alliance. Washington DC. Fullan A, Cronje R. The definition of “evidence” in evidence-based medicine; Poster presented at: University of Wisconsin –Eau Claire Research Day; April 2002; Eau Claire, WI. Morrison RB, King V, Cronje RJ. What's your interpretation? Swine Health and Production. 1997;5(5):87. Morrison RB, Zimmerman W, Cronje R. The power of information. Proceedings Allen D. Leman Conference for Swine Veterinarians. St. Paul, Minnesota. September 1996. Presentations Cronje R, Kleintjes Neff P, Mowry D, Running G. Environmental Civic Agency: Creating the Pedal and Paddle Pollution Tour of the Lower Chippewa River State Natural Area. Accepted presentation at Wisconsin Association of Environmental Educators Conference; November 2 Cronje R, Eierman R, Kieffer L. LE Reform Fridays: Integrative Learning; invited panel. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; 28 October 2011. Cronje R. The Scientific Information You Need But Can’t Get. Invited presentation to: L.E. Phillips Senior Center; May 2, 2011; Eau Claire, WI. Cronje R. What Can You Do with a Degree in English? Invited presentation to: SophomoreFaculty Mixer; University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; September 20, 2010; Eau Claire, WI. Cronje R, Murray K, Rohlinger S, Wellnitz T. The Science Writing Heuristic—A method to improve students’ scientific literacy, but does it improve their writing? Invited presentation to: University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Biology Department; May 7, 2010; Eau Claire, WI. Cronje R. Everett Rogers and diffusing the EBP innovation. Invited seminar presentation to: NYSY 702; School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; March 30, 2009; Eau Claire, WI. Cronje R. Scientific and Technical Writing: A Career to Consider. Invited presentation to: University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire “Explore Your Options” Fair; October 15, 2008; Eau Claire, WI. Cronje R. The Dream of a Common Language. Invited presentation to: University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire science faculty, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; August 27, 2008; Eau Claire, WI. Moch S, Cronje R. Undergraduate Student Involvement in Evidence-Based Practice. Paper presented at: National State of the Science Congress in Nursing Research; October 2–4, 2008; Washington, DC. Cronje R. Peer Review: Behind the Scenes. Invited presentation to: PSY 271; University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; April 18, 2008; Eau Claire, WI. Cronje R. Public understanding of science: What science do patients need to know? Invited seminar presentation to: NYSY 702; School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; April 14, 2008; Eau Claire, WI. Moch S, Cronje R. Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning in Nursing: Toward an Integrated Model. Paper presented at: Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference; March 30, 2008; Indianapolis, IN. Cronje R. Evidence-Based Medicine: Authority and Clinical Decision-Making. Invited seminar presentation to: NYSY 702; School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; March 26, 2007; Eau Claire, WI. Cronje R. Evidence-based practice is literature-based practice: The importance of the CONSORT publication standards. Invited presentation to: Veterinary Medicine Swine Group; University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine; February 2, 2007; St. Paul, MN. Cronje R. The Scientific and Technical Writing Program at University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire: What our graduates can offer your organization. Invited presentation to: Eau Claire Rotary Club; October 23, 2006; Eau Claire, WI. Cronje R. Evidence-based medicine: Clinician epistemic tensions and patient preferences. Invited seminar presentation to: NSYS 702; School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; March 27, 2006; Eau Claire, WI. Cronje R. Evidence-based medicine: Clinician epistemic tensions and patient preferences. Invited seminar presentation to: NSYS 702; School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; April 11, 2005; Eau Claire, WI. Williamson O, Cronje R. Toward sociopragmatic definitions of pain. Paper presented at: Australian Pain Society Meeting; March 2004; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Cronje R, Freeman J. Evidence-based medicine: The “problem” of patient preferences. Invited seminar presentation to: NSYS 702; School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; April 2004; Eau Claire, WI. 3 Williamson O, Cronje R. Science and pain: Reconciling the objective and subjective. Paper presented at: Departmental Seminar, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University; May 2003; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Williamson O, Cronje R. Science and pain: Reconciling the objective and subjective. Paper presented at: Australian Spine Society Annual Meeting; April 2003; Canberra, Australia. Williamson O, Cronje R. Science and pain: Reconciling the objective and subjective. Paper presented at: Combined Meeting of the Australian Pain Society and the New Zealand Pain Society; March 2003; Christchurch, New Zealand. Cronje R. The intercultural transfer of medical knowledge and scientific ideology. Paper presented at: National Communication Association Conference; November 2002; New Orleans, LA. Cronje R, Rubrecht A, Aanenson D. Popularizing science: An analysis of Stephen Jay Gould’s stylistic techniques. Paper presented at: Midwest Modern Language Association Annual Meeting; November 2002; Minneapolis, MN. Cronje R, Broege A. Evidence-based medicine: A rational approach to medicine. Invited presentation to: University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Forum; October 2002; Eau Claire, WI. Cronje R, Broege A. The impact of learning resource centers on learning and the adoption of evidence-based practice. Paper presented at: American International Health Alliance Annual Meeting; August 2002; Washington, DC. Cronje R. Epistemic authority of evidence in medicine. Invited presentation to: Institutional partners of the American International Health Alliance; June 2002; Zadar, Croatia. Cronje R. Epistemic authority of evidence in medicine. Invited presentation to: Institutional partners of the American International Health Alliance; June 2002; Odessa, Ukraine. Cronje R. The potential for rationality: Rhetoric as communicative action. Paper presented at: Alta Conference on Argumentation; August 2001; Alta UT. Cronje R. Enlisting our informants in critical inquiry: A hermeneutic method. Paper presented at: National Communication Association Conference; November 2000; Seattle, WA. Cronje R. How generic typification functions to mediate epistemic authority between the individual and the collective in science. Paper presented at: Rhetoric Society of America Conference; June 2000; Washington, DC. Cronje R. The hermeneutic role of Habermasian participant in the rhetoric of science. Paper presented at: National Communication Association Conference; November 1999; Chicago, IL. Cronje R. Meta-analysis in the medical literature: A Habermasian critique. Paper presented at: National Communication Association Conference; November 1998; New York, NY. Cronje R. Intercultural research in scientific communication: The promise and the peril. Paper presented at: Conference of College Composition and Communication; April 1998; Chicago, IL. Cronje R. “Fact” in research versus “fact” in practice: The struggle to publish. National Communication Association Conference; November 1997; Chicago, IL. Cronje R, Daniels J, Sokolowski E. Rogers’s theories of innovation of technology and their role in intercultural rhetoric. Invited presentation to: American International Health Alliance information coordinator training workshop; September 1997; Atlanta, GA. Cronje J. Effective visual communication. Workshop presented at: Allen D. Leman Conference for Swine Veterinarians; September 1996; Brooklyn Park, MN. Cronje R. A methodology to investigate tacit knowledge of genre. Paper presented at: Rhetoric Society of America Conference; May 1996; Tucson, AZ. Cronje R. Joseph Lister and speech act theory. Paper presented at: Southern States Communication Association; March 1996; Memphis, TN. 4 Awards and honors 2011 University of Wisconsin System Teaching Fellow representative from University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire. Student Research Poster Award, Third Place Business and Professional Studies. Promoting students’ scientific understanding with the Science Writing Heuristic. With collaborators Spencer Rohlinger, Kelly Murray (Biology), Todd Wellnitz (Biology); Center of Excellence for Faculty and Undergraduate Student Research. April 26, 2010; (note: Spencer Rohlinger, our undergraduate collaborator, has been asked to present this work at the April 2011 “Posters in the Rotunda” event to inform state legislators about student/faculty research collaborations at University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire). Student Research Poster Award, First Prize in Business and Professional Studies. Regional research and evidence-based healthcare practice in the countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. With collaborators Danielle Aanenson, Lindsey Duwell, Rebecca Hutchinson R, and Marc Goulet (Mathematics). Center of Excellence for Faculty and Undergraduate Student Research. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Research Day. April 23, 2005. Recipient of the 2003 Sigma Tau Delta “Big Fish Award” awarded by students for outstanding teaching in the Department of English, University of WisconsinEau Claire. Faculty Collaborator with Kell Container Scholarship recipient Aaron Broege, University of WisconsinEau Claire, 20022003. Recipient of University of Minnesota Rhetoric and Scientific and Technical Communication Department Fellowships for nine quarters, 1994–1997. Member Phi Beta Kappa, University of Minnesota; 1983. Recipient of Captain DeWitt Jennings Payne Memorial Award, English, University of Minnesota; 1983. Grants Awarded Nursing communication speaker series. With Charlotte Sortedahl (Nursing). University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Professional Development Programs: Guest Lecturers, Artists, and Other Professionals Grant, March 10–April 30, 2011. Transforming science education at UWEC: Course scaffolding for research practicum to expand undergraduate involvement in research. With David Lonzarich (Biology), Todd Weiher (Biology), and Jessica Kraker (Mathematics). University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire BluGold Commitment Grant, awarded for 2011-2013 academic years. How do we know what’s best for our patients?: Nursing-program friendly general education course bundle. With Cheryl Brandt (Nursing), Mitch Freymiller (Biology), Sheila Smith (Nursing), and Catya von Karolyi (Psychology). University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Course Bundle Grant, awarded for 2011-2012 academic year. Transforming the undergraduate environmental education experience: Undergraduates as civic action leaders. With Paula Kleintjes Neff, Don Mowry, and Garry Running. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire BluGold Commitment Grant, 2010-2011 academic year. Environmental stewardship: A Paddle and Pedal Tour of the Lower Chippewa River. With Paula Kleintjes Neff, Don Mowry, and Garry Running. Wisconsin Environmental Education Board, July 2010-July 2011. Using the Science Writing Heuristic to improve student ability to write biology. With Kelly Murray, Spencer Rohlinger, and Todd Wellnitz. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Undergraduate/Faculty Research Experience Grant, 20092010. 5 Does citizen science improve scientific literacy? A study to compare assessment methods; with Spencer Rohlinger. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Undergraduate/Faculty Summer Collaborative Research Experience Grant, Summer 2009. A methodology to evaluate situation-specific public scientific literacy; University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Sabbatical Grant, Fall 2009. Protecting floodplain habitats in the Lower Chippewa River system with citizen science; with Sarah Braun (Beaver Creek Citizen Science Center), Brady Foust (Geography and Anthropology), and Garry Running (Geography and Anthropology). Xcel Energy Natural Resource Fund Grant, January 2009-January 2011. Usability testing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources NatureMapping website; with Leanne Miller. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Undergraduate/Faculty Summer Collaborative Research Experience Grant, Summer 2008. Matthew Nesbit and the “framing science” debate; with Paul Thomas (Physics). University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Professional Development Programs: Guest Lecturers, Artists, and Other Professionals Grant, March 27-28, 2008. Building a proposal for Patient Power: A book to educate patients about evidence-based medicine. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Program Undergraduate/Faculty Collaborative Research Grant, Fall 2006-Spring 2007. Patient empowerment: The role of reciprocal trust. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Program Extramural Grant Development appointment, Summer 2005. The state of evidence-based medicine at Marshfield Clinic System USA, and in the Caucasus and Central Asia: A cross-cultural study of the role of science in medical decision making. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire University Research and Creative Activity Time Reassignment Grant, Fall 2004. Survey of clinician knowledge of and attitudes towards evidence-based medicine. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Undergraduate/Faculty Collaborative Research Grant, Summer 2004. The state of evidence-based medicine at Marshfield Clinic System, in the Caucasus and Central Asia, and in Australia: A cross-cultural study of the role of science in medical decision making. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire University Research and Creative Activity Time Reassignment Grant, Spring 2004. Evidence-based medicine at Marshfield Clinic: A systemwide assessment. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Undergraduate/Faculty Collaborative Research Grant, Summer 2003. Science-based medicine in an intercultural context. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Undergraduate/Faculty Collaborative Research Grant, Summer 2002. Science and values: A feminist perspective with Dr. Helen Longino. University of Wisconsin— Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Professional Development Programs: Guest Lecturers, Artists, and Other Professionals Grant, April 24, 2002 Evidence-based medicine: The definition of good medical practice? University of Wisconsin— Eau Claire Summer Extramural Grant Development Program appointment, Summer 2001. Evidence-based medicine: The definition of good medical practice? University of Wisconsin— Eau Claire Undergraduate/Faculty Collaborative Research Grant, Summer 2001. Writing in the disciplines (WIND-EAU) at UWEC. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Curriculum Redevelopment Grant, Fall 2001. Teaching experience ENGL 110: Introduction to College Writing (UWEC) (15 semesters) 6 ENGL 110/BIOL 110: Introduction to College Writing for biology majors (UWEC) (2 semesters) ENGL 305/505: Communicating Science to General Audiences (UWEC) (13 semesters) ENGL 305/GEOG 375/BIOL 491: Environmental Civic Agency (UWEC) (1 semester) ENGL 306/506: Document Design and Visual Rhetoric (UWEC) (3 semesters) ENGL 307/507: Editing and Publications Management (UWEC) (semesters) ENGL 308/508: Scientific Communication for Expert Audiences (UWEC) (10 semesters) ENGL 355/GEOG 491: Environmental Geography and Citizen Science (UWEC) (1 semester) ENGL 355/GEOG 375: Writing About Environmental Quality (UWEC) (1 semester) ENGL 405/605: Advanced Technical Communication (UWEC) (1 semester) ENGL 409/609: Grant Proposal Writing (UWEC) (2 semesters) ENGL 425/625: Book Editing and Publishing (UWEC) (1 semester) ENGL 455/655: Seminar in Scientific and Technical Writing (UWEC) (4 semesters) ENGL 498: Internship in Writing (UWEC) (7 semesters) ENGL 769: Rhetorical Criticism of Literary and Popular Texts (UWEC) (1 semester) RHET 1151 : Writing in Your Major (University of Minnesota) (4 quarters) RHET 3562: Writing in Your Profession (University of Minnesota) (5 quarters) RHET 3670: Visual Rhetoric (University of Minnesota) (2 quarters) RHET 3574: Publications Management (University of Minnesota) (1 quarter) Graduate advising experience Hardy D. Civic Activism in the Classroom: Creating a Structure for Civic Awareness, Engagement, and Empowerment. Thesis adviser in process. Greiner P. Reproductive Identity: The Epideictic Rhetoric of Infertility [Thesis]. Eau Claire (WI): University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire. 2010. (Adviser) (Patty’s thesis was selected as the 2011 winner of the Helen X. Sampson Foundation Award for outstanding graduate paper.) Bogyo K. College of Education and Human Sciences; MEd 2009; External reviewer of portfolio. Elsner-Twesme E. Rhetorical Presence in George W. Bush’s SCHIP Veto Speeches [Thesis] 2009. (Adviser) Gray H. The Rhetoric of the Global War on Terror and Denotative Conformity in Federal Procurement Terminology. (Adviser) Heiser L. Meditations on Making it Home: Exploring Product and Place in Wisconsin [Thesis] 2006. (Reader) Airth-Kindree N. School of Nursing. Faculty research co-adviser. January 2004–January 2005. Professional scientific and technical communication experience Editor, PRN Notebook; Physicians’ Research Network; May–September 2008. Associate Editor, Swine Health and Production, August 1992–August 2000; http://www.aasv.org/shap.html. Editor, Swine Artificial Insemination Book, 1st ed. Raleigh NC: Southern Cross; 1993. Editor, Swine Artificial Insemination Book, 2nd ed. Raleigh NC: Southern Cross; 1993. Editor, Proceedings of the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference for Veterinarians, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995. Editor, At The Meeting audiotapes, 1995–1996. Editor, Recent Advances in Swine Production and Health, Vol. 1, 1991 and Vol. 2, 1992. Editor, American Association of Swine Practitioners Newsletter, 1991–1992. 7 Editor, Proceedings of the First International Symposium on the Eradication of Pseudorabies (Aujeszky’s Disease) Virus, 1991. Editor, Minnkota News, 1991–1993. Editor, Minnesota Pork Journal, 1991. Co-author and Editor, DairyCHAMP™ 1.0 Software User Manual, 1989–1990. Service Director of Communication, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Watershed Institute for Collaborative Environmental Studies; August 2011-present. Contributor to Cooperative Educational Service Agency session to review sustainability educational standards. Lake Hallie, WI; August 5, 2011. Member, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Civic Agency Working Group; Civic Engagement Center subcommittee; July 2011-present. Title III Integrative Learning “Bundle” Artifact Assessment, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire, June 6-10, 2011. Director, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire English Department Internship in Writing program; 2007-present. Member, New Faculty Search Committee, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Watershed Institute for Collaborative Environmental Studies; 2011. Member, Steering Committee, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Watershed Institute for Collaborative Environmental Studies; 2010-present. Secretary and member, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire English Department Executive Department Personnel Committee; September 2010-present. Member, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Scientific and Technical Writing Committee; 2006-present (Chair 2001-2006 and 2007-2008). Member, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire English Department Personnel Committee; 2006-present. Member, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire English Department Associate Professor Committee; 2006-present. Member, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire English Department Graduate Faculty; 2000present. Reviewer, Technical Communication Quarterly; 2008-present. Reviewer, International Journal of Science Education; 2011. Reviewer, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Research and Creative Activity Project proposals, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; 2011. Member, Eau Claire Community Sustainability Fair Planning Committee; September 2011present. University of Wisconsin—Extension Master Gardener Volunteer; October 2010-present. Member, Eau Claire Community Beautification Association member; November 2010-present. Citizen Scientist Volunteer, Beaver Creek Citizen Science Center Wisconsin NatureMapping; June 2008-present. Member, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire English Department Curriculum Committee; 2008-2010. Volunteer, Citizen-Based Monitoring of Invasive Species Training Session; University of Wisconsin Arboretum; Madison, WI; May 30-31, 2009. Citizen Scientist Volunteer, Beaver Creek Citizen Science Center BioBlitz; Chetek, WI; August 15, 2008. Member, Data Collection Committee, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Self Study Phase, Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Review; 2006-2010. 8 Reviewer for Writing in the Life Sciences: A Critical Thinking Approach, Oxford University Press; 2008. Member, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire English Department Personnel Committee Ad Hoc Committee on Standards for Scholarly and Creative Activity; 2007-2008. Chair, University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire English Department Scientific and Technical Writing Position Search Committee; 2007-2008. Member, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Ad Hoc Committee on Undergraduate Research Publication; 2007-2008. Reviewer, special issue of Technical Communication Quarterly on Health Information on the Internet; 2008. Member, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire English Department Committee on Committees; 2006-2008. Member, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire English Department Chair Succession Committee; 2006-2007. Member, Chippewa Valley Book Festival Planning Committee; Eau Claire Regional Arts Council; 2002-2007 (Chair 2006). Graduate Executive Committee, Department of English, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; 2005–2007. Member-at-large, Long-Range Planning Committee, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; September 2004-2005. Member, Scientific and Technical Writing Position Search Committee, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; September 2004–March 2005. Advisor, Student Society of Technical Editors and Writers, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; September 2003–2006. Member, Schedules Committee; Department of English; University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; August 2003–2004. Chair, Science and Literature Session, Midwest Modern Language Association Conference; December 2002–November 2003. Member, Ad Hoc Committee to design a writing course for the Literature Emphasis for the Curriculum Committee; September 2002–April 2003. Member, Linguistics Position Search Committee, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; September 2002–April 2003. Member, Ad-Hoc Committee: WINDEAU—Writing in the Disciplines at UWEC; August 2001– Fall 2002. Member, Ad-Hoc Committee on Content and Standards for the Curriculum Committee; February 2002–May 2002. Faculty Member: Students for the Cultural Awareness of Scientific Activity (SCASA); University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Student Organization; November 2001–2003. Member, Editorial Advisory Board for The Analytical Writer: A College Rhetoric; Collegiate Press; February 2002–2003. Graduate student representative, Rhetoric Department Search Committee, University of Minnesota; 1998–1999. Coordinator, Brown Bag Rhetoric Departmental Seminars, University of Minnesota; 1997– 1999. Course coordinator, RHET 1151, University of Minnesota; 1994–1996. Member, Electronic Communication Committee, American Association of Swine Practitioners; 1994–2000. 9 Professional Development University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Department of English Retreat, Eau Claire, WI, September 1, 2011. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire College of Arts and Sciences Retreat, Eau Claire, WI, August 30, 2011. University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Watershed Institute for Collaborative Environmental Studies Retreat, Eau Claire, WI, August 29, 2011. Wisconsin Teaching Fellow Summer Institute, University of Wisconsin—Madison, June 2024, 2011. Faculty College, University of Wisconsin Richland Center, WI; May 31-June 3, 2011. Lesson Study Plan Group: The Science Writing Heuristic, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning; University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; Fall 2009. Wisconsin Association of Environmental Educators Annual Meeting, Eau Claire, WI; October 22, 2009. Women’s Studies Retreat, University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; August 26. Workshop: Science Writing Heuristic, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning; University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; May 21-22; 2009. National Science Foundation Grant Development Conference, Milwaukee, WI; March 6, 2009. Winterim Curriculum Development Institute, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning; University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; Winterim 2009. Wisconsin Citizen-Based Monitoring Conference, Onalaska WI; October 24-25, 2008. Council for Programs in Scientific and Technical Communication, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; October 3, 2008. College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Retreat; University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; August 28, 2008. College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Retreat; University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire; August 27, 2007. Memberships Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education, 2009-present Association for the Rhetoric of Science and Technology, 1997–present American Forensics Association, 2002 Rhetoric Society of America, 1995–2003 National Communication Association, 1997–2003 Midwest Modern Language Association, 2000–2004 Modern Language Association, 1999–2001 American Teachers of Technical Writing, 1995–1996 10
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