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About Me

Scientist

Problem
Solver

Artist

Storyteller

+ a few other things

graphic designer

writer

scuba diver

scifi nerd

Hi, I'm Maddie.

I love learning new things and crafting visuals that break down complex ideas for the public.

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My combined love of science and art led me to study marine biology and visual media studies at Duke University.

 

As part of my biology training, I conducted a senior research thesis on brittle stars that contributed to our understanding of how these gangly invertebrates might learn.

 

Outside of lab I won a Duke science journalism award for producing an explainer video about a whale tag student project, and spent a summer in DC interning with the National Geographic Society's video production team.

After graduation I worked at Complexly, where I brought educational concepts to life using illustrations and motion graphics on the YouTube series SciShow. I then did a two-year Science Communication Fellowship at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, using my combined research and multimedia skills to translate the institute's incredible work for the public. Now I'm back at my alma mater as a communications specialist with the Duke Pratt School of Engineering, where I tell stories about the cool engineering research happening on campus every day.

When I'm not at my desk, you can find me doodling on the couch or catching up on my perpetual list of shows that I've been meaning to check out. As someone who was raised in the Philippines, I also love exploring the ocean through scuba diving and underwater photography & videography.

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Select Awards & Certifications

Principles of Animation (Animation Bootcamp)

School of Motion

2023

Visual Essay Production (Explainer Camp)

School of Motion

2023

Merritt Science Communications Award

Duke Pratt School of Engineering

2019

Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver

PADI

Education

Duke University

  • BSc in Biology, Concentration in Marine Biology

  • Minor in Visual Media Studies

Aug 2016 - May 2020

Select Experience

Duke University Pratt School of Engineering

Senior Communications Specialist

Aug 2024 - Present

MBARI

Science Communication Fellow

Jul 2022 - Jul 2024

Complexly

Videomaker | Animator

Jun 2020 - Apr 2021 | Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

National Geographic Society

Video Production Intern

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

Duke Conservation Tech

Director of Media

Feb 2017 - May 2020

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