Jan 2019 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos · New York, New York, United States

• The Explorers Club is an international multidisciplinary professional society dedicated to the advancement of field research and the ideal that it is vital to preserve the instinct to explore.

Jul 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr · Hampton, Virginia

May 2018 – May 2020 · 2 yrs · Greater New York City Area

• Design Curriculum for 6-week STEM Workforce Development Program for 150 14-15 year old students
• Manage 13 Staff members to ensure effective execution of curriculum
• Present program projects in STEM fair attended by President of the United Nations

Oct 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 8 mos

• Design educational programs to excite Generation Z students about STEM/STEAM
• Present Magic Cool Bus 501(c)(3) project to underrepresented students nationwide
• Oversee all organizational progress

Dec 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

• Produce and Host educational videos about science and technology concepts in partnership with major brands and networks such as LinkedIn, Intuit, PBS Digital Studios and Bill Nye the Science Guy.

Jul 2017 – Oct 2017 · 3 mos · New York, New York

• Oversee science communication outreach projects
• Interface with clients to clarify requirements and deliverables
• Provide technical support to ReAgency team

Nov 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 7 mos · Greater New York City Area

• Professional speaker for conferences, events, workshops and professional development for educators and corporate professionals
• Topics: AI Training, STEM Education, Generation Z
• Target Audiences: STEM/technology conferences, college, K-12 educators, corporate professionals
• Personal website: justinshaifer.com

Jul 2016 – Jul 2017 · 1 yr · Washington D.C. Metro Area

Feb 2016 – Jan 2017 · 11 mos · Chicago, IL

• Collaborate with co-host Janiela Mckinney and radio personality Perri Small to create and discuss weekly topics pertaining to millennials with listenership.

May 2015 – Apr 2016 · 11 mos · Hampton, Virginia

• Presiding officer over the governing student organization at Hampton University.
• Advocate for Hampton University student body on student-related issues.
• Liason between Hampton University administration and student body.
• Responsible for the planning and execution of
• Hampton University's Homecoming week.
• Responsible for the organization of SGA Cabinet.

May 2015 – Jul 2015 · 2 mos · Highlands, NJ

• Planning and identifying appropriate experimental design
• Acquiring, constructing, and evaluating laboratory equipment
• Maintaining specimens, collecting data on multiple biological responses, analyzing and interpreting data
• Presentation of findings at annual NOAA Research Symposium

Jun 2014 – Aug 2014 · 2 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developing an indicator that will be a part of the National Climate Indicator System, a system used to assess climate change impacts, vulnerabilities, and responses for decision makers who wish to make well-informed choices based upon scientific research.
• Attending Scientific and Political Conferences in the Washington D.C. area that are relevant to climate change.

May 2014 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos · Silver Spring, MD

• Initiating a research-based project along with a mentor that works in the NOAA office, which will be presented at the end of the 10 week period.
• Designing 2 projects aligned with NOAA's Mission Statement that are to be completed at the closing of the 2014-15 and 2015-16 academic years.

Jun 2013 – Aug 2013 · 2 mos · Savannah, Georgia

• Working with Mentor Cathy Sakas at Gray's Reef in Savannah, GA to present a project based upon a national survey of sustainable fishery use.

Jun 2012 – Aug 2012 · 2 mos · South Holland, IL

• Working with children aged 5-14. Involved teaching developmental skills, organizing activities, and interpersonal relations.