Executive Director
What’s your favorite part about working at Scope?
Meeting amazing people and traveling all over the beautiful state of Missouri.
What drives you?
Gratitude for my life saved by a clinical trial, amazing doctors and research. Hearing people say, “I didn’t know” and realizing you provided information to help build a better future. My children seeing and participating in SCOPE’s outreach. Every day is a gift and I know they understand being of service is of the utmost importance.
How do you feel connected to science and technology?
Every time my life is easier through innovation (cell phone, computer, etc), when I have an advanced medical test (PET, CAT, etc) or when I’m doing fun science activities on the road I’m connected. When I tour the Donald Danforth Center to see how we improve the world from Missouri, visit the Saint Louis Science Center or travel with Missouri Biotechnology I am connected. Basically everyday, in every way I’m connected.
What’s on your ipod right now?
“This American Life” podcasts.
What’s your favorite rainy day activity?
Hanging with my husband Tim and the boys (Mitchell and Samuel). Watching movies, cooking and doing Sudoku. I’m officially old and married 
What was your favorite class in college?
Anything connected to Political Science.
What excites you about the future of science and technology?
Innovation! Think of all the inventions we marvel at and imagine how much more we can achieve.
What was your first or favorite science fair project growing up?
Not only did I not do one, I must admit I am so intimidated by Science Fairs my children haven’t done them. Last year Samuel wanted to join Science Olympiad. I was terrified. How would I help, what if I couldn’t navigate it, maybe if I just didn’t address it he’d forget and not want to do it. Yes, even me, the mom who champions Science and Tech was afraid. So, this year I’m happy to say, he’s going to join the club, MO State Fair World Record Water Bottle Rocket Launch is a Science Olympiad project and I’ve decided to learn with my son.
Outreach Coordinator
What’s your favorite part about working at Scope?
I’ve always been outgoing and very interested in the many stories that people carry with them. What I love most about working for SCOPE is that I have the opportunity to talk to and reach people on a personal level and listen to their dreams for their children and the many amazing stories that they choose to share with me. I have also always been good at making connections for people and now I get to do that professionally.
What drives you?
While there are many things that I am passionate about, I feel a calling to experiential learning in the outdoors. I wish that one day I can open a summer residential camping program with a strong focus in natural sciences and preparing our youth to be stewards for the natural world.
How do you feel connected to science and technology?
After I graduated from college I began work for a unique educational experience for students and their teachers in New England, which offered the best in environmental education and natural sciences. During this time I fell in love with teaching our youth about the natural world and showing them the wonders in their very own back yard. in regards to technology, I’m just a big kid at heart and love gadgets and toys. I don’t go anywhere without my iPod.
What’s on your iPod right now?
“I Don’t Mind” by the Tabasco Donkeys
What’s your favorite rainy day activity?
Putting on my rain-gear and splashing around in the puddles
What was your favorite class in college?
Wilderness Survival
What excites you about the future of science and technology?
I’m really looking forward to further deep ocean exploration and the technology used to reach high pressure depth zones.
What was your first or favorite science fair project growing up?
Cookie Chemistry
What’s your favorite part about working at Scope?
I’ve always been outgoing and very interested in the many stories that people carry with them. What I love most about working for SCOPE is that I have the opportunity to talk to and reach people on a personal level and listen to their dreams for their children and the many amazing stories that they choose to share with me. I have also always been good at making connections for people and now I get to do that professionally.
What drives you?
While there are many things that I am passionate about, I feel a calling to experiential learning in the outdoors. I wish that one day I can open a summer residential camping program with a strong focus in natural sciences and preparing our youth to be stewards for the natural world.
How do you feel connected to science and technology?
After I graduated from college I began work for a unique educational experience for students and their teachers in New England, which offered the best in environmental education and natural sciences. During this time I fell in love with teaching our youth about the natural world and showing them the wonders in their very own back yard. in regards to technology, I’m just a big kid at heart and love gadgets and toys. I too don’t go anywhere without my iPod.
What’s on your iPod right now?
“I Don’t Mind” by the Tabasco Donkeys
What’s your favorite rainy day activity?
Putting on my rain-gear and splashing in the puddles
What was your favorite class in college?
Wilderness Survival
What excites you about the future of science and technology?
I’m really looking forward to further deep ocean exploration
What was your first or favorite science fair project growing up?
Volcano Science
cynthia, i enjoyed hearing your update on “scope” this morning–your vision is compelling and your energy is contagious! looking fwd to hearing more at your launch-
brad
Hi guys! Looking good!
I am SO excited to have discovered SCOPE, throught the Copus and Year of Science Website. I am particularly interested in science outreach to under-served audiences such as those in urban areas. I would to work with/for your organization. Check out my blog; it is my outlet for science outreach focusing on urban nature and ecology as a hook into environmental science, STEM in general, and eco-conscience urban living.
Cynthia,
It was a pleasure to meet you yesterday! Liz has said so many nice things about you and now I see why! I’ve navaigated around the SCOPE web site this morning and found it informative and user friendly. I’m sure it will be even better after you, Libby and Meesa work your magic and complete the planned upgrades. Thanks for the information on the February 4th Jeff City meeting. I’m not sure if I can make it yet but don’t be surprised if I show up. Take care!
Max
Cynthia,
It was nice speaking to you by phone this afternoon. I’m glad that SCOPE will be able to participate in our Shoal Creek Water Festival. You can go to our web site to learn more about the event. For the booths, we will have several watershed protection groups present with various models and demos., Stream Teams, Master Naturalists, MDC, Eastern Shawnee Tribe Environmental Protection, and others with educational booths. I am still trying to get someone to cover rain gardens – possibly the Master Gardeners. Let me know if you have any questions and how I can help you plan for the event.
Chris Pistole,
Education Director, Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center