Alysa Bijl-Spiro

Received $3,500 competitive grant to conduct self-led research on diversity of high-school English literature curriculums in public and private high schools. Project mentor is Rice University Assistant Professor of English, Margarita Castromán Soto. Submitting for presentation in April 2024.

Relevant Skills: Creating project plans, gathering data, reviewing existing literature on topic, synthesizing research into paper/poster presentation

Supervise inventory, process $100K+ in invoices and work with wholesale distributors to keep Rice Coffeehouse in-stock of goods. Engage with Rice multi-cultural groups to create specialty drinks that celebrate ethnic holidays throughout year.

Facilitated and summarized data for five student and faculty focus groups on diversity, equity and inclusion of publishing services offered by Fondren library.

Oversaw and directed staff of 40+ reporters, strategized coverage and legal/ethics issues, mentored junior staffers through direct collaboration.