Caleb Gordon
About Caleb Gordon
Caleb Gordon is a Graduate Student Researcher at Yale University, specializing in Earth and Planetary Sciences. He has a background in Biology and has produced various media content to support science communication efforts at Yale.
Work at Yale University
Caleb Gordon has been a Graduate Student Researcher at Yale University since 2018. His role involves conducting research in Earth and Planetary Sciences, with a focus on the philosophy of biology and genomic evolution. He has also served as a Graduate Teaching Fellow from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to the academic development of students. In addition to his research responsibilities, he has been the Communications Director for Yale Science Communication since 2020, where he has developed digital media platforms and produced various media content to promote science communication initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Caleb Gordon earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology/Biological Sciences from Bowdoin College, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He furthered his education at Yale University, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Earth and Planetary Sciences from 2018 to 2023. His academic background includes a strong focus on the philosophy of biology, genomic evolution, developmental evolution, and the tropic ecology of archosaurs and aquatic reptiles.
Background
Caleb Gordon completed his high school education at Berkeley Carroll School from 2010 to 2014. Following high school, he attended Bowdoin College, where he developed a foundation in biological sciences. His professional experience includes various roles in research and education, including positions as a Biology Teaching Assistant and Undergraduate Research Assistant at Bowdoin College, as well as a Research Intern at Solvuu.
Achievements in Science Communication
At Yale Science Communication, Caleb Gordon has produced diverse media content, including posters, presentations, flyers, and videos, aimed at promoting talks and onboarding new members. He has played a significant role in providing feedback for ongoing Science in the News presentations and served as a Speaker and Coordinator for the program during 2019–2020. His contributions have enhanced the visibility and outreach of science communication efforts at Yale.
Professional Experience
Caleb Gordon has held various professional roles that have contributed to his expertise in research and communication. He worked as a Freelance Consultant at Trelify from 2016 to 2018 and served as a Project Mentor for a brief period in 2016. His experience also includes a role as a Graduate Teaching Fellow at Yale University, where he supported the educational mission of the institution while contributing to his own research.