Dr. Kusali Gamage is an adjunct Professor at Austin Community College. She draws on her experience as a scientific ocean drilling researcher and geoscience education researcher to explore novel learning and teaching techniques in undergraduate studies. Gamage launched an undergraduate research program at the community college to provide first and second year STEM majors to experience geoscience research at an early stage in their academic career. In 2021, she received the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers. She currently serves on the NSF's Geoscience Directorate's advisory board. Prior to joining the community college, Gamage worked as an expedition project manager for the International Ocean Drilling Program (IODP).
| Email: kgamage {at} austincc {dot} edu |
Education Section Role(s) and Service:
2YC Representative |