Sarah M. Goss
Education
Graduate
- Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, M.A. Coursework, Philosophy, Bioethics
- Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, M.S., Geology, 2016
Undergraduate
- Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, B.A., Environmental Ethics, 2006 Minors: Geography, Philosophy, and Writing
Experience
- Founder – Ecoethic Creative Co-Design
- Founder – National Council for Science and Faith (June 2014-Present)
- Sinai and Synapses Fellow – 2017- 2019
- Social Media Marketing – IUPUI Lugar Center for Renewable Energy (August 2015 – 2018)
- Creative Consultant, Content, Strategy, and Development – Ruby Leaf Consulting (2015-Present)
- Project and Planning Coordinator and Graduate Assistant – IUPUI Center for Service and Learning (January 2016-May 2017)
- Intern – Argonne National Laboratory – Clean Cities of Greater Indianapolis (September 2016-December 2016)
- Service Learning Assistant – IUPUI Center for Earth and Environmental Science (Fall 2015)
- Mad Scientist – Mad Science of Central Indiana (August 2015-December 2015)
- Volunteer Educator – Discovering the Science of the Environment (January- August 2015)
- Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program Manager and Graduate Assistant – IUPUI Center for Research and Learning (October 2014-August 2015)
- Evaluator – Kelly Services at CTB McGraw Hill ([Project Based] April 2011-2016)
- Energy Inspector – Energizing Indiana (June 2013-December 2013)
- Compliance and Enforcement Manager – Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Air Quality (August, 2011-November, 2012)
- Graduate Fellowship: IUPUI Department of Earth Science (August 15, 2009-March 31, 2011)
- Instructor – Brain Hurricane (Fall 2008 and Spring 2009)
- Title One Advisor – Indianapolis Metropolitan High School (Fall and Spring 2007-2008)
- Energy Intern and Research Assistant – Garforth International, llc (January 2007-October 2007)
- Writing Coach and Title 1 Math Tutor – Indianapolis Metropolitan High School (Fall 2006-Spring 2007)
- Church and Neighborhood Project of The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis – Martindale-Brightwood Lead Contamination Environmental Consultant (Fall and Spring 2005-2006)
- Hospitality Industry – customer, table, and bar service; operation level opening/closing, money, inventory, sales, management, consulting (1996-Present, experience totaling 20+ years)
Research and Projects
- 2016-INgage – A Dynamic Platform for Community-Based Resilient Design Response
- 2016- Reimag(IN)ing the River: The White River through a lens of place
- 2015- What Makes Us Human?
- 2015-Freshwater in the Arctic
- 2014- Geoscience, Service-Learning, and Education
- 2006 Individualized Major Senior Project: “Elementary Ecological Education”
- 2005 Ronald E. McNair Research Scholar – “Elementary Ecological Education”
- 2004 Ronald E. McNair Research Scholar – “The Land Ethic: Capitalism, Socialism, and Environmentalism”
- 2003 Field study – “The Geography of Cuba”
- 2002 Developed individualized major – “Environmental Ethics”
Select Presentations and Workshops
- “Let’s Unify the Science and Faith Communities,” Ministry in a Time of Climate Change, Union Theologial Seminary, New York, NY, June 2017
- “Building Neighborhood Resilience,” Neighbor Power Indy, Marian University, Indianapolis, IN, March 2017
- “What Makes Us Human?” IUPUI Research Day, Indianapolis, IN, April 2016
- “Reimagining the River,” IUPUI Research Day, Indianapolis, IN, April 2016
- “Freshwater in the Arctic,” Poster and oral presentation at Diplomacy Lab Project Fair at the U.S. State Department, U.S. Department of State, Washington D.C., April 2016
- “Service Learning: Connecting Students to Nature in an Urban Environment,” International Symposium on Service-Learning, University of Indianapolis, May 2015
- “Elementary Ecological Education,” Poster presentation at the “National Council for Science and the Environment 7th annual conference: Integrating Environment and Human Health,” Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington D.C., February 2007
- “Elementary Ecological Education,” Poster presentation at the “National Conference on Undergraduate Research,” University of North Carolina, Asheville. April, 2006
- “Elementary Ecological Education,” Poster presentation at the “National Council for Science and the Environment 6th annual conference: Energy for a Sustainable and Secure Future,” Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington D.C., January 2006
- “Elementary Ecological Education,” Oral presentation at the “Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference,” Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. December 2005
- “The Land Ethic: Capitalism, Socialism, and Environmentalism,” Oral presentation at the “Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference,” Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. February 2005
Select Collaborative Conferences Attended
- “Ministry in a Time of Climate Change,” Center for Earth Ethics, Union Theological Seminary, New York, New York, June 2017
- “Protecting the Urban Environment, 9th Annual Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Symposium,” Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, March 2017
- “National Council for Science and the Environment’s 15th National Conference and Global Forum on Science, Policy, and the Environment: Energy and Climate Change,” Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Washington D.C. February 2010.
- “Richard Lugar Collegiate Conference on Energy,” Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, Indiana, October 2010
- “National Council for Science and the Environment 10th National Conference: The New Green Economy,” Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington D.C., January 2010.
- “Indiana University Energy Summit,” Indiana University Bloomington, August 2009; Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, September 2009
- “National Council for Science and the Environment 8th National Conference: Climate Change: Science and Solutions,” Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington D.C. January 2008
- “National Conference on Undergraduate Research,” Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia. April 2005
- “5th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment: Forecasting Environmental Changes,” Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington D.C. February 2005
- “The Law and Economics of Development and Environment,” Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana. January 2005
- “18th Annual 2004 CIC Summer Research Opportunities Program Conference,” University of Iowa Graduate School, Iowa City, Iowa. July 2004
Accomplishments
Awards and Fellowships
- Sam H. Jones Community Service Fellowship, Spring 2016-Spring 2017
- Sam H. Jones Service Learning Assistant, 2015
- Graduate Fellowship: Department of Earth Science, 2009-2011
- IUPUI Most Outstanding Female Student, 2006
- IUPUI Top 100 Student Recognition Award, 2006
- IUPUI Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Grant, 2006
- McNair Research Scholarship, 2005-2006
- Loretta Lunsford Scholarship, 2005-2006
- IUPUI Undergraduate Research Grant for travel and research in Cuba, 2004
Leadership
- Executive Director, National Council for Science and Faith, 2014-Present
- Co-Director of Education and Outreach, GoGreen! IUPUI!, 2010
- IUPUI Energy Club, 2009
- Teaching Assistant: Global Change Biology, Spring 2007
- Founder and President of the Environmental Ethics Club at IUPUI, established in 2005
- Student Council, IUPUI School of Liberal Arts
- Group leader IUPUI Summer Diversity Workshop, 2005
- TRIO day organizing committee, 2005
Professional Memberships
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- National Association of Geoscience Teachers
- Golden Key International Honor Society
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