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Dr. Jessica D. Hess holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and a B.S. in Chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University. She completed a Graduate Certificate in Technical and Professional Writing from UTEP in 2023. Dr. Hess has extensive experience in the field of biological sciences, with a focus on cancer research. She has worked as a T32 Postdoctoral Fellow at the City of Hope Beckman Research Institute and as a Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant at UTEP. Her research has been published in several scientific journals, and she has presented her work at numerous conferences. In addition to her research experience, Dr. Hess is also passionate about science communication and technical writing. She has served as a writing tutor for undergraduate and graduate students and has taught courses on scientific writing and communication. Her expertise in both science and writing makes her a valuable asset to any team or project. Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Dr. Hess enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with her family and pets. She is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields and is actively involved in outreach programs and mentoring opportunities for underrepresented students.

Postdoctoral fellow specializing in stigma, health disparities, and health equity. Over a decade of experience in both quantitative and qualitative research across multiple topic areas, including sexual and reproductive health and tobacco/nicotine research. My primary area of expertise is health equity, and I am especially interested in the ways that stigma and bias are related to health behaviors and outcomes. My doctoral training focused on reproductive health stigma, particularly abortion stigma, and the ways that healthcare providers' biases impact reproductive healthcare. As a postdoc, I have expanded my interest in stigma into nicotine and tobacco research, and have been exploring how smoking-related stigma is related to smoking intensity, reduction, and cessation among individuals from historically oppressed groups. Regardless of the subject area, my goals is to reduce the impacts of bias and stigma, promote health equity, and minimize negative outcomes for individuals most impacted by systemic oppression. I have extensive experience in both quantitative and qualitative designs. My quantiative research experience is primarily with survey-based designs and experimental designs, but also includes experience with randomized controlled trial research. In conjunction with my research design skills, I have built strong quantitative data analysis skills, including ANOVA/ANCOVA, linear and logistic regression applications, and structural equation modeling. While I primarily work in SPSS, I have working knowledge of both R and SAS. Beyond expertise with quantitative methods, I have robust experience with mixed methods and qualitative research methods. I have conducted and led multiple mixed methods and qualitative projects, including projects that use semi-structured interview and focus groups. Further, during my postdoctoral training, one of my main training areas was qualitative research. I led the qualitative data analysis portion of a mixed-methods R01 NIDA-funded clinical trial on e-cigarette use. As a result, I have extensive experience using and training others to use NVivo qualitative coding software, with working knowledge of ATLAS.ti and MaxQDA. Finally, I am a science communicator, focusing on communicating research findings to non-scientists. Durin my postdoctoral training, I earned a certificate in science communication. I have created written and visual communications related to my own research areas that were disseminated to research participants and community members.

Dr. Tuten specializes in qualitative market research including in-depth interviews, focus groups, and online ethnography. Her adept command of qualitative techniques, including Jobs To Be Done, means-end chaining, buyer journey methods, customer experience, and positioning and message testing, has been a cornerstone of success for some of the world's top technology brands, including Dell Technologies, Adobe, VMWare, HPE, Intuit, and AMD. A master moderator, Dr. Tuten's extensive experience encompasses hundreds of in-depth interviews and focus groups, seamlessly navigating the intricacies of B2B roles and consumer perspectives. Her specialization in qualitative methods is complemented by a nuanced understanding of survey research and modes. In fact, she was among the pioneers in establishing web surveys as the preeminent survey mode, partnering with scientists at the Center for Survey Research and Methodology in Mannheim, Germany to study mode effects and non-response bias in web surveys. Dr. Tuten’s expertise in research methodology and marketing strategy ensures unparalleled success providing transformative insights and strategic guidance for clients navigating a range of challenges and opportunities.

I work to make you and your company successful by providing science-based answers to business and technical questions.  David brings an in-depth knowledge of physics and chemistry, over fifteen years of industrial research and development experience with a Fortune 500 consumer products company, expertise in aerosol technology, and significant experience in modeling and simulation to help address your research needs. Rocket Science Consulting works with cross-functional teams and can leverage external partnerships to deliver innovative solutions by translating business questions to scientific problems and science-based results back into answers for the business. **Expertise** <br> ·  Aerosol formation and characterization. ·  Aerosol dynamics, heat and mass transfer and physical chemistry modeling. ·  Packaged product shelf-life prediction. ·  Tobacco product design and formulation. ·  Sensory science. ·  Neural networks, Genetic Algorithms. ·  Multivariate analysis. ·  Mathematical modeling. ·  Programming (Python, R, Fortran). ·  Project management.

I am a results-driven professional with a background in economics, grant writing, and loan processing. With extensive experience managing high-stakes financial programs, I excel in enhancing operational efficiency, delivering exceptional client service, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. I have successfully processed and approved over 1,500 PPP loans, led teams to boost productivity, and contributed to digital platform enhancements that improved processing times. My skills in financial analysis, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement are complemented by my passion for helping organizations achieve their goals through strategic planning and execution. I'm eager to leverage my diverse skill set in a remote position where I can continue to drive positive outcomes and contribute to organizational success.

I am a post-master research affiliate working to gain more research experience before applying for Ph.D programs in psychology. My expertise is in cognitive and developmental psychology; specifically on cognitive arousal and aging.