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R Mata, Ph.D.

Washington
Associate Professor of Linguistics & Spanish at Western Washington University with research experience on Spanish speaking communities in the United States and Mexico.
Experience

Western Washington University

Associate professor of Linguistics & Spanish / 2017 — Present

Colby College

Visiting assistant professor of Spanish / 2016 — 2017

University of California San Diego

Assistant academic coordinator & instructor of Spanish & Linguistics / 2008 — 2016

Research Expertise
Linguistics Experiment Design
Sociolinguistic Fieldwork
Language Documentation
Survey Design
About
Dr. R. Mata is an accomplished and experienced linguist, instructor, and researcher. He holds a M.A. and Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of California San Diego, as well as a M.F.A. in English from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. With over 15 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Mata has a deep understanding of linguistics and language education. He has held various research & teaching positions, including associate professor of Linguistics & Spanish at Western Washington University, visiting assistant professor of Spanish at Colby College, and assistant academic coordinator & instructor of Spanish & Linguistics at University of California San Diego. His research interests lie in the areas of Spanish dialectology, language attitudes, language use in discourse, inclusive use of language, and language contact. He has published various articles and presented at conferences on these topics, making significant contributions to the field of Spanish linguistics. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Mata is also dedicated to promoting cultural understanding and appreciation for the Spanish language and its speakers, particularly minoritized communities. He has organized and participated in various community events and workshops, both academic and non-academic, sharing his expertise with a wider audience.

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Catie Blair

New York, New York, United States of America
Education

Colby College

B.A., Environmental Science & Policy / May, 2021

Waterville, Maine, United States of America
Experience

Endeavour Partners

Consultant / May, 2020 — August, 2023

Conducted research to pinpoint areas of innovation, growth, and risk within clients' product development and investment strategies in the telecommunications technology sector. Collaborated with clients to foster business relationships with their strategic partners, contributing to a shared understanding of technical concepts and consumer demands in the environmental technology industry. Analyzed mobile device manufacturers' influence on consumer electronics markets and related ecosystems, providing crucial insights for intellectual property and antitrust cases. Provided key contributions to expert witness reports, rebuttal reports, and expert deposition preparation for clients such as Apple, Samsung, LG, the Department of Justice, and the Competition Bureau of Canada. Compiled and presented research and analysis in market overview reports for clients, initiating potential legal investigations within the telecommunications sector.

Colby College

Biology Researcher / January, 2019 — May, 2021

F. Russell Cole Student Research Fellowship grant recipient. Collaborated with researchers from three academic institutions to manage a database of information on three species of reef building corals, containing several thousand datapoints spanning a 15-year collection period. Analyzed the impacts of thermal stress on the coral's composition of genetically varying symbionts (Zooxanthellae) and the species capacity to recover depending on their symbiont composition. Culminated in a capstone presentation "Shifts in Symbiodinium composition of Orbicella franksi corals in response to thermal stress in Panama".

Casebia Therapeutics

Summer Intern / June, 2019 — August, 2019

Aided in developing methods to observe and improve CRISPR/Cas9 activity, specificity, and efficiency through site-directed mutagenesis. Conducted two research projects analyzing (1) the correlation between CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing and instances of sgRNA mismatches at genomic target sites and (2) the impact of promoter sequences that triggered transcription of sgRNA during gene editing practices. Engineered over 50 reporter plasmids over the course of research procedures, and transfected and tested each plasmid in human tissue cultures. Gained hands-on laboratory experience in various microbiology techniques including PCR, plasmid-prep using Qiagen and Zymo kits, molecular cloning, western blot procedures, cell line assay development, transfection, and flow cytometry. Presented results describing the efficacy of research methods, experiment results, and implications for future use of CRISPR/Cas9 methods.

Boston Children's Hospital Zon Zebrafish Laboratory

Summer Intern / June, 2016 — August, 2017

Worked alongside medical and biological researchers in zebrafish husbandry practices, maintaining environmental parameters, lifecycle care, and upkeep of genetic databases. Conducted research on the efficacy of group cross breeding environments to produce genetic diversity in the subsequent generation, and the resulting impacts of the practice on breeding behavior using CRISPR-modified zebrafish. Presented research findings proving that zebrafish of varying genetic strains breed at unequal rates, resulting in a lack of genetic diversity in a laboratory setting.

Research Expertise
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Sustainability
About
Catie Blair is a highly qualified environmental scientist and policy expert with a strong background in research and consulting. She graduated from Colby College in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science & Policy. During her time at Colby, Catie excelled in her studies, earning the F. Russel Cole Student Research Fellowship Grant for research related to climate change and its effects on reef-building corals in Panama. Catie's passion for environmental science and policy led her to pursue various research focused opportunities. She worked as a consultant at Endeavour Partners, where she collaborated with clients in the telecommunications and environmental technology sectors to foster business relationships with their strategic partners, identify industry specific consumer demands, and provide assessments of current markets and competitors. She also interned at Casebia Therapeutics, where she assisted in research on genome editing and developing methods to observe its efficiency, and at the Zon Zebrafish Laboratory at Boston Children's Hospital, where she gained valuable experience in molecular biology and animal husbandry. Catie's academic background and diverse research and internship experiences have equipped her with a strong understanding of environmental issues, through both academic and corporate lenses, and the policies and strategies needed to address them. She is driven to continue using her knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in the field of environmental science and policy.

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