Education
PhD Candidate in Ecology & Evolution
Department of Biological Science, Florida State University
2017 – Present
Bachelor’s of Science in Biological Science
Department of Biological Science, Florida State University
2014 – 2016
Research Experience
PhD Work
Florida State University, Department of Biological Science
2017 – Present
Work with Dr. Joseph Travis on the genetics of female resistance to male harm in Drosophila melanogaster.
Research Volunteer
Florida State University, Department of Biological Science
2016 – 2017
Work with Dr. David Houle on artifical selection on multiple traits in Drosophila melanogaster, and with Dr. Kimberly Hughes on the quantitative genetics of mating behavior and the effects of social environment in sailfin mollies.
Research Assistant
Florida State University, Department of Biological Science
2015
Work with Dr. Emily DuVal on mating behavior and cooperation in lance-tailed manakins.
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
Florida State University, Department of Chemistry
2014 – 2015
Work with Dr. Wei Yang on the evaluation of potential energy surfaces in small molecule solvation.
Internships & Work Experience
Teaching Assistant
Department of Biological Science, Florida State University
2018 – Present
Intern
Gopher Tortoise Program, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
2016
Pet Care Associate
PetSmart
2014 – 2016
Honors & Awards
Ben and Karen Thrower Award in Biological Science
Florida State University, Department of Biological Science
2020
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award Nominee
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence
2019
Presidential Scholarship Finalist
Florida State University
2014
Freshman Scholarship Recipient
Florida State University
2014
Bright Futures Academic Scholarship Recipient
2014
Leadership & Invited Positions
Marketing Director Nominee (declined)
Florida State University, The Diversity and Inclusion Research and Teaching Organization
Summer 2021
Social Media Coordinator
Florida State University, The Diversity and Inclusion in Research and Teaching Organization
Spring 2021 – Present
Invited Moderator
62nd Annual Drosophila Research Conference, Disability in Science Networking Session
Spring 2021
Presidential Nominee (declined)
Florida State University, Ecology & Evolution Research Discussion Group
Fall 2019
Social Coordinator
Florida State University, Ecology & Evolution Research Discussion Group
Fall 2018 – Summer 2020
Conferences & Symposiums
4th Annual Fall Symposium on Diversity & Inclusion in Research & Teaching (cancelled due to COVID-19)
The Diversity and Inclusion in Research and Teaching Organization, Florida State University
Fall 2021, Attendee & Organizer
STEM21 Virtual Conference
National Science Teaching Association
Summer 2021, Attendee
Black in X Virtual Inaugural Conference
Black in X Network
Summer 2021, Attendee
Virtual Evolution 2021 Conference
Society for the Study of Evolution + The American Society of Naturalists + The Society of Systematic Biologists
Summer 2021, Attendee & Conduct Moderator
21st Annual Virtual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Florida State University, Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
Spring 2021, Attendee
62nd Annual Drosophila Research Virtual Conference
Genetics Society of America
Spring 2021, Attendee & Session Moderator
3rd Annual Fall Symposium on Diversity & Inclusion in Research & Teaching: Diversity & Inclusion in Times of Crisis
Florida State University, The Diversity and Inclusion in Research and Teaching Organization
Fall 2020, Attendee
Evolution 2020 Conference (cancelled due to COVID-19)
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
The Society for the Study of Evolution + The American Society of Naturalists + The Society of Systematic Biologists
Attendee & Presenter
20th Annual Virtual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Florida State University, Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
Spring 2020, Attendee & Co-author
Evolution 2019 Conference
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
The Society for the Study of Evolution + The American Society of Naturalists + The Society of Systematic Biologists
Summer 2019, Attendee
19th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Florida State University, Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
Spring 2019, Co-author
15th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Florida State University, Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
Spring 2015, Attendee, Presenter, & Co-author
Workshops & Training
Conflict in the Classroom Workshop
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence
2021
Mental Health First Aid Training
Florida State University + Apalachee Center + Mental Health First Aid USA
2021
Bridging Cultures IV Training
Florida State University, Center for Global Engagement
2021
Bridging Cultures III Training
Florida State University, Center for Global Engagement
2021
Bridging Cultures II Training
Florida State University, Center for Global Engagement
2021
Diversity Statements Workshop
Florida State University, The Diversity and Inclusion in Research and Teaching Organization
2021
Let’s Explore Universal Design Workshop
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence
2021
Bridging Cultures I Training
Florida State University, Center for Global Engagement
2021
Strategies & Skills for Adapting Workshop
Florida State University, The Diversity and Inclusion in Research and Teaching Organization
2021
Mentoring Up Training
Learning with Jasmin
2021
Motivation, Identity, & Representation Workshop
Florida State University, The Diversity and Inclusion in Research and Teaching Organization
2021
Equity, Inclusion, and Textbook Affordability Workshop
Florida State University; Biological Science Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee + Teaching Discussion Group + Program for Instructional Excellence
2021
Antiracism in Course Content Workshop
Florida State University, The Diversity and Inclusion in Research and Teaching Organization
2021
How to Best Support Our Diverse Students Workshop
Florida State University, Center for the Advancement of Teaching
2021
Allies & Safe Zones 101 Training
Florida State University, Allies & Safe Zones
2020
Online Assessment: Exploring the Intricacies of Proctored Testing and Alternatives Workshop
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence
2020
Hazardous Waste Management Training
Florida State University
2020
Appreciating Student Diversity & Creating an Equitable and Inclusive Classroom
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence + Biological Science Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee + Teaching Discussion Group
2020
Making Learning Inclusive with Universal Design Workshop
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence
2020
Appreciating Student Diversity & Creating an Equitable Classroom Plenary Session
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence
2020
Inclusive & Equitable Teaching Plenary Session
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence
2020
Online Course Design Virtual Boot-Camp
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence
2020
Educational Media for Online Learning Workshop
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence
2020
Engaging Students in the Online Classroom Workshop
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence
2020
Identifying Diversity, Practicing Inclusion Workshop
Florida State University, The Diversity and Inclusion in Research and Teaching Organization
2020
Leading Classroom Discussions Workshop
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence
2020
Supporting Students Through Transitions Workshop
Florida State University, The Diversity and Inclusion in Research and Teaching Organization
2020
Implicit Bias Workshop
Florida State University, The Diversity and Inclusion in Research and Teaching Organization
2019
How to Create a Teaching Portfolio Workshop
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence
2019
Sexual Harassment Training
Florida State University
2019
Anti-Hazing Training
Florida State University
2018
What the Best College Teachers Do Workshop
Florida State University, Program for Instructional Excellence
2018
Teaching Orientation Training
Florida State University, Department of Biological Science
2017
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Training
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
2016
Working with Florida’s Legislature
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
2016
Memberships
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
2021 – Present
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
2021 – Present
Genetics Society of America (GSA)
2021 – Present
Diversity and Inclusion in Research and Teaching Organization (DIRECTO)
Florida State University
Social Media Coordinator 2021 – Present
Audubon Society
2020 – Present
American Society of Naturalists (ASN)
2020 – Present
Alumni Equity Evaluation Committee
Department of Biological Science, Florida State University
2020 – Present
American Genetic Association (AGA)
2020 – Present
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
2020 – Present
Graduate Women in Science (GWIS)
2019 – Present
Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE)
2019 – Present
American Birding Association (ABA)
2019 – Present
Ecology and Evolution Research Discussion Group (EERDG)
Department of Biological Science, Florida State University
2017 – Present
Social Coordinator 2018 – 2020
Teaching Discussion Group
Department of Biological Science, Florida State University
2017 – 2019
Honors Program
Florida State University
2014 – 2016
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
Florida State University
2014 – 2015
Presentations & Publications
| Kettelkamp, S. 2021. The genetics of female resistance to male harm in Drosophila melanogaster. [PowerPoint Presentation]. Ecology & Evolution Seminar, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States. | Presentation on Aims 1-3 of dissertation research for FSU Department of Biological Science’s Friday Ecology & Evolution Seminar series. |
| Abarca, A. and S. Kettelkamp. Unspoken rules, code switching, and respectability politics: How unnecessary standards of professionalism in STEM exclude underrepresented students and employees. In prep. | Review paper with A. Abarca on how unnecessary professional standards and norms can exclude members of different underrepresented groups in STEM, such as first-generation college students, racial & ethnic minorities, disabled people, sexual & gender minorities, immigrants, low-income people, and people from rural areas. |
| Ruiz, M. and S. Kettelkamp. Religious, philosophical, geographical, and demographic barriers to evolution education: Understanding and addressing evolution denial. In prep. | Review paper on barriers and solutions to college-level evolution education worldwide with M. Ruiz. |
| Kettelkamp, S. 2020. The genetics of female resistance to male harm in Drosophila melanogaster. [PowerPoint Presentation]. Evolution conference, Cleveland, OH, United States. | Presentation to be given at the 2020 Evolution conference. Cancelled due to COVID-19. |
| Makowicz, A.M., M.J. Daniel, B.C. Jones, P.R. Rivers, M. Dye, M.R. Kuzel, A.G. Guerrera, S. Kettelkamp, C. Whitcher, and E.H. DuVal. 2020. Foundations and frontiers in mate choice. Evolution 74(7):1575-1583. | Book review of G. Rosenthal’s 2017 book “Mate Choice: The Evolution of Sexual Decision Making from Microbes to Humans.” |
| Abarca, A., S. Kettelkamp, and J. Travis. 2020. The genetics of female resistance to male harm in Drosophila melanogaster. [Poster Presentation]. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Tallahassee, FL, United States. | Presentation by A. Abarca on Aim 1A of my dissertation as part of the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP). |
| Ruiz, M., S. Kettelkamp, and J. Travis. 2020. The genetics of female resistance to male harm in Drosophila melanogaster. [Poster Presentation]. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Tallahassee, FL, United States. | Presentation by M. Ruiz on Aim 1B of my dissertation at the as part of UROP. |
| Flowers, A.M., S. Kettelkamp, and J. Travis. 2019. The genetics of female resistance to male harm in Drosophila melanogaster. [Poster Presentation]. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Tallahassee, FL, United States. | Presentation by A.M. Flowers on Aim 1A of my dissertation as part of UROP. |
| Kettelkamp, S. 2016. Final internship presentation. [PowerPoint Presentation]. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Tallahassee, FL, United States. | Final presentation given as part of internship with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). |
| Kettelkamp, S. 2016. Eastern Indigo Snake eLearning Course. | eLearning course required for the intake of Eastern indigo snakes by the FWC. Created during undergraduate internship. |
| Kettelkamp, S., C. Back, and A. Kalfin. 2016. Gopher Tortoise Conservation. [PowerPoint Presentation]. Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States. | Presentation on gopher tortoise conservation given with C. Back and A. Kalfin from the FWC. Presented at FSU’s Environmental Service Program. |
| Kettelkamp, S., E. Aitchison, and W. Yang. 2015. Accurate evaluation of potential energy surfaces in small molecule solvation. [Poster Presentation]. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Tallahassee, FL, United States. | Presentation on work performed in the Yang Lab as part of UROP. |