Life Sciences

Biology

Coursework in general biology, biochemistry, ecology, evolution, and cell biology.
Well-versed in sterile laboratory technique and methods of scientific inquiry.
Graduate coursework in environmental science at Brandeis and Harvard.
Bachelor's degree in Biology and General Science, Brandeis University, 1984.

Chemistry and Physics

Coursework in organic and inorganic chemistry, general physics, and relativity theory. Eight semesters of laboratory work in chemistry and physics. Tutored undergraduates in chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics at Brandeis University. Student teacher in chemistry at Waltham High School, 1981. Able to apply analytical skills from sciences to social sciences, to perform rigorous and thorough political and economic analysis.

Computer Science

Computer Languages

Coursework in Fortran Pascal and Data Structures. Graduate courses in Artificial Intelligence. Employed as a computer programmer and systems analyst since 1982. Taught computer literacy classes to adults and high school students, 1983-1986. Teaching Assistant for Fortran class, Story Brook University, 1982-1984. Able to explain and demystify complex computer subjects for non-technical audiences.

Mathematics

Coursework in algebra, trigonometry, differential calculus, and integral calculus. Graduate coursework in multivariate calculus, regression and statistical analysis. Experienced at applying mathematical tools to scientific and economic problems. Tutored in differential and integral calculus, 1983-1987.

Social Sciences

Psychology and Education

Undergraduate minor at Story Brook University in psychology. Graduate coursework at Fairleigh Dickinson University in education. Extensive tutoring and teaching experience, including lectures at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education.

Politics and Public Policy

Graduate coursework at UCLA in political analysis, economics, management, negotiations, and international way. Extensive writing on public policy subjects, focusing on environmental policy and East Asian development. Publication list available upon request. Master in Public Policy in Environment and Development, UCLA Berkeley, 1994.