She also teaches Human Factors in Lighting and Light and Health course in the LRC’s MS in Lighting program. She holds an BS in architectural engineering, a MS in Lighting and a PhD in interdisciplinary science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Her masters and PhD dissertation research focused in the area of the human circadian response to light. She received the 2007 NYSTAR James D. Watson Award and the 2008 Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award.