From 2017-2019 I worked with Professor Chris Impey, at the University of Arizona, to produce a semester-long course on Astrobiology, available for free via the online learning plattform Coursera. You can find the course here: Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds.
My responsibilities on this project included:
- Research and creation of syllabus
- Producing lecture power points (39 in total)
- Establishing course in online Coursera platform
- Writing quiz questions and feedback
- Designing final course project
- Artwork and illustrations
“Xana was an expert and inventive collaborator in the creation of my online astrobiology course for Coursera. She mastered the subject matter and produced a highly polished set of slides for the lectures. She also built the course in the online environment provided by Coursera, and write several important pieces of pedagogy, including the final project. In her work, she always was efficient, punctual, and responsive to changes in emphasis and direction. I would be glad to work with her again on an educational project.” – Dr. Chris Impey