Jason is a driven individual with a multidisciplinary background. He is a catalyst by nature, priding himself on being a progressive thinker and continually driving to make positive changes. Jason strives to lead and mentor individuals in order to highlight their strengths and skillsets to build capacity and ignite passion. Jason is a communicator in the field of science, project strategist in engineering and an explorer at heart. Jason’s work in science, engineering, communication and education has been recognized and featured in publications and media outlets such as Nature, Science, Scientific American, Popular Science, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, MSNBC, CNN, and NPR. In June 2013, the White House Executive Office of The President honored Jason as a Champion of Change for his dedication to increasing public engagement in science and science literacy.