Education

Ph.D. (1995) University of California, Los Angeles

Honors & Awards

Jamail Park Most Improved Skateboarder, 30 and Over (2015)

Agassiz Visiting Lecturer, Harvard University (2010)

Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Prize for Most Effective Teacher Among Assistant Professors at Rice University (2005)

National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Award (2005)

City of Houston Annual Art Car Parade First Prize, Musical Catagory (2004 and 2005)