Scientific Advisor
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
(410) 246-3072
sfarber3@jhu.edu

Work in my laboratory utilizes the zebrafish, to visualize biochemical processes in living embryos by exploiting their accessibility and optical clarity. Specifically, the laboratory has focused on studying lipid modifying and transport processes in the developing embryo. As a Co-Creator of BioEYES, I am committed to improving K-12 science education. I strive to communicate to students something that can often be lost in traditional approaches to science education; the excitement and wonder that I routinely experience when addressing biological problems. I am well suited for the type of research that I do in that I have a B.S. degree in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering (Rutgers) and a P.h.D. in Molecular Neurobiology (MIT) and Masters in Technology and Public Policy (MIT).

Program Director, BioEYES Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Krieger School of Arts & Sciences
Baltimore, MD
(410) 246-3041
vbutler3@jhu.edu

My love of science is fueled by a passion for learning; that there is still much we don't know is exciting for me. I delight in sharing my enthusiasm and curiosity for science with students. I have especially enjoyed working with minority and under-represented youth. I have a B.S. in biology and over a decade of experience in graphic and web design. I value volunteerism and have done work for federal, state, and local environmental and research organizations, including the Jones Falls Watershed Association, the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, the U.S. Geological Service Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. I am an affiliate with the Chesapeake Watershed Network and The Wildlife Society. I have banded birds on the Chesapeake Bay, wrangled snakes on the Eastern Shore, bicycled across the United States and Ontario, and designed for local riverkeepers (among other clients). I bring these skills and my nonprofit experience to my position as a BioEYES program manager and educator.

Outreach Educator
Johns Hopkins University
Krieger School of Arts & Sciences
Baltimore, MD
(410) 246-3004
rvary1@jhu.edu

In college, I worked in my school's planetarium for two years, and earned my B.S. in physics by writing, producing, and performing four planetarium shows. This managed to combine two of my great loves: science and performing. Since graduating, I have continued working in informal science education, first as an Outreach Specialist at the Maryland Science Center for five years and, since 2008, as Science Outreach Educator for Project BioEYES in Baltimore. Throughout those years, I've never tired of seeing the spark flare up inside a child when they first truly figure out that science can be fun and exciting.

Outreach Educator
Johns Hopkins University
Krieger School of Arts & Sciences
Baltimore, MD
(410) 246-3004
fwagner3@jhu.edu

As long as I can remember, I have been passionate about science and discovery, and about sharing that passion with others and helping them find their own.

My background in ecology and environmental science has equipped me with a deep appreciation for the intricate and nuanced interactions that exist between pretty much every aspect of the universe. Having served as a science educator for over 10 years in both classroom and informal settings, I live for those “aha! moments” where students grasp a concept and not only gain a new understanding but also spark a curiosity for further connections to be discovered or learned.

To me, science isn't just about peering into the unseen- it's about understanding how we, as humans, fit into this web of life, and the impact and power that our choices can have. I am excited to join the BioEYES team in engaging with our young science students and empowering them for a lifetime of future learning.