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 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.

Dr. Jess Gilpin
Assistant Director, COSAM Outreach

Education:
Doctor of Philosophy, 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, and is the Alabama Science and Engineering Fair Director. She assists with all other COSAM Outreach programs.

Kristen Jackson
Program Administrator, COSAM 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 COSAM outreach office. She also oversees MaPP, Elementary Science Olympiad and Science Matters camps. In addition, Kristen assists will all other office programs.

Teddy Dubose
Accountant, COSAM 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 COSAM outreach office. She also serves as office manager. Teddy aids in all outreach programs.

Dr. Karen Dane
Program Administrator, COSAM Outreach

Education:
Doctor of Philosophy, major: Chemical Engineering - University of California, Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Science, major: Chemical Engineering - Colorado State University

Connect with Karen:
131 Sciences Center Classroom Building, 315 Roosevelt Concourse
kyd0002@auburn.edu

Karen's responsibilities:
Karen oversees the Alabama Science and Engineering Fair (ASEF), SEF teacher trainings and Destination STEM. In addition, she assists with other COSAM outreach programs as needed.

Bennett Schrimpf
Student Program Assistant, COSAM Outreach

Alex Shipp
AUTeach Intern, COSAM Outreach