Maggie Oxford

Facilitated physics labs and homework tutorials for various groups of students, as well as assessing their work and leading their group projects.

• Collaborated with Education & Outreach Officer and Scientific Director to develop and refine science communication content for the McDonald Institute SNO Site.
• Designed and implemented engaging educational resources on Canadian astroparticle physics, ensuring accessibility and alignment with curriculum needs.
• Worked closely with faculty and researchers to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, interactive learning materials for students and educators.
• Focused on user experience, accessibility, and pedagogical scaffolding in all aspects of content and interface design.
• Conducted a comprehensive review of existing educational content and prioritized development areas in collaboration with the team.
• Delivered regular progress updates and milestone presentations to administrative staff and affiliated researchers.

• Utilized exceptional project management skills and creativity to develop three educational content kits (elementary, middle school, and high school levels) containing activities, labs, curriculum tie-ins and teacher resources, meant for use across Canada.
• Rehired after the summer term was over to continue aiding in the creation of science content and updating digital spaces.
• Attended the Ontario Physics Teachers Conference in 2023 at the Perimeter Institute to present my work

• Maintained records outlining test and experiment parameters, analysis and evaluation.
• Created designs and products for a laser microscope project.
• Planned, designed and conducted theoretical and experimental studies to evaluate performance of lab equipment.
• Cataloging and populating a new inventory system

• Gained exceptional research and teamwork skills through a multi-faceted position involving a research project based on analyzing telescope data
• Development and delivery of a six-week astrophysics outreach program.
• Worked with Dr. Mark Richardson and two colleagues to create the content for the Summer of Science program
• Delivered outreach program to 18 high school students over a six-week period. Required the mastery of science communication.