Experience

• University of Maryland Applied Research Lab for Intelligence and Security

  Associate Research Scientist

  • Lead a multi-disciplinary, multi-institution performer team investigating the impact of noninvasive peripheral nerve stimulation on learning funded by DARPA.
  • Lead business development in neurocognitive approaches to improving cognitive performance; coordinate with center leadership to develop and implement strategic planning.

• University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL)

  Assistant Research Scientist

  • Administer large scale cognitive training programs designed to improve second language acquisition in student and U.S. Government populations.
  • Develop aptitude battery to improve selection of individuals for careers in cyber security.
  • Design, implement and analyze outcomes for a variety of client-driven experimental research projects in second language acquisition and cognitive psychology using behavioral and neuroimaging methods.
  • Prepare written reports both for academic publications and technical reports for U.S. Government clients detailing research; conduct briefings to U.S. military and government audiences regarding research and products; present research at academic conferences.
  

• University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL)

  Associate Research Scientist

  • Lead a multi-disciplinary, multi-institution performer team investigating the impact of noninvasive peripheral nerve stimulation on learning funded by DARPA.
  • Lead business development in neurocognitive approaches to improving cognitive performance; coordinate with center leadership to develop and implement strategic planning.
  

• University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL)

  Assistant Research Scientist

  • Validate aptitude battery to improve selection of individuals for careers in cyber security.
  • Design, implement and analyze outcomes for a variety of client-driven experimental research projects in second language acquisition and cognitive psychology using behavioral and neuroimaging methods.
  • Prepare written reports both for academic publications and technical reports for U.S. Government clients detailing research; conduct briefings to U.S. military and government audiences regarding research and products; present research at academic conferences.
  

• National Foreign Language Center, University of Maryland

  Director of Research

  Polly worked at National Foreign Language Center, University of Maryland as a Director of Research

• Old Greenbelt Theatre

  Volunteer to support local, nonprofit community movie theater; concessions volunteer and blog contributor.

• DC Diaper Bank

  I volunteer with my family to prepare bundles of donated diapers for distribution to families in need; volunteering 3-4 times per year.