Our Team

STEM Outreach

Meet our Team

Mary Lou Ewald
Director, COSAM Outreach

Education:
Master of Science, major: Biology - Auburn University
Bachelor of Science, major: Physics - Auburn University

Connect with Mary Lou:
131 S131 Sciences Center Classroom Building, 315 Roosevelt Concourse
(334) 844-5745
ewaldml@auburn.edu

About Mary Lou:
Mary Lou’s primary responsibilities include oversight and management of outreach programs; director of AU Science in Motion and SCORE; and Co-PI of AU-AMSTI. She is also the campus-wide outreach representative for COSAM (WISE Institute, Outreach Faculty Engagement Council). In addition, she is responsible for oversight of all grant-related activities for the unit.

Jess Gilpin, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, COSAM STEM Outreach

Education:
Doctor of Science, concentration: Marine Invertebrate Ecology - Auburn University
Bachelor of Science, major: Biology - Fairfield University

Connect with Dr. Jess:
131 Sciences Center Classroom Building, 315 Roosevelt Concourse
(334) 844-5769
jag0038@auburn.edu

Dr. Jess' responsibilities:
Jess assists Mary Lou with grant-related activities and oversees the State Science Olympiad, Summer Science Institute, BEST Robotics, Science Matters programs. She assists with all other STEM Outreach programs.

Kristen Jackson
Program Administrator, COSAM STEM Outreach

Education:
Master of Business Administration, concentrations: Marketing and Management - Terry College of Business, University of Georgia
Bachelor of Business Administration, concentrations: Marketing and Management - Goizueta Business School, Emory University

Connect with Kristen:
131 Sciences Center Classroom Building, 315 Roosevelt Concourse
(334) 844-8123
kristenjackson@auburn.edu

Kristen's responsibilities:
Kristen is responsible for all marketing and communications in the STEM outreach office. She also oversees AMP'd, MaPP and Science Matters camps. In addition, Kristen assists will all other office programs.

Teddy Dubose
Accountant, COSAM STEM Outreach

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major: Accounting - Auburn University

Connect with Teddy:
131 Sciences Center Classroom Building, 315 Roosevelt Concourse
(334) 844-8161
teddy.dubose@auburn.edu

Teddy's responsibilities:
Teddy oversees all budgets and finances for the STEM outreach office. She also serves as office manager. Teddy aids in all outreach programs.

Cara Brittian
Graduate Research Assistant, COSAM STEM Outreach

Education:
Bachelor of Science, major: Biology - Auburn University

Connect with Cara:
131 Sciences Center Classroom Building, 315 Roosevelt Concourse
cnw0012@auburn.edu

Cara's responsibilities:
Cara oversees Getting Under the Surface (G.U.T.S.), COSAM Campfire and Science Cafe/Pub. In addition, she assists with other STEM outreach programs as needed.

Kim Holman
Program Administrator and Math Guru (TES), COSAM STEM Outreach

Education:
Master of Science, major: Mathematics - Auburn University
Bachelor of Arts, major: Mathematics - Huntingdon College

Connect with Kim:
131 Sciences Center Classroom Building, 315 Roosevelt Concourse
koh005@auburn.edu

Kim's Responsibilities:
Kim is responsible for evaluating and developing new math programs for the STEM outreach office. In addition, she assists with other STEM outreach programs as needed.

Our Team

STEM Outreach

Mary Lou EwaldDirector, COSAM Outreach

Jess Gilpin, Ph.D.Assistant Director, COSAM STEM Outreach

Kristen JacksonProgram Administrator, COSAM STEM Outreach

Teddy DuboseAccountant, COSAM STEM Outreach

Cara BrittianGraduate Research Assistant, COSAM STEM Outreach