Jack Sytsma

Teaching Assistant Professor

Division of Biology

  • Teaching Assistant Professor
    Division of Biology

SERVICE & ENGAGEMENT

I am passionate about connecting science with the broader community through education, outreach, and conservation engagement. My outreach efforts focus on increasing public understanding of ecology, prairie ecosystems, biodiversity, and environmental stewardship through partnerships with museums, community organizations, schools, and scientific societies. I regularly participate in public science events, conservation education programs, and citizen engagement activities that make ecological research accessible to diverse audiences. Through these experiences, I strive to foster curiosity about the natural world, promote evidence-based conservation, and inspire future generations of scientists and environmental stewards.

SERVICE & ENGAGEMENT

  • SERVICE - DEPARTMENT / UNIT / UNIVERSITY
    Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society, Kansas State University Chapter
    1 Dec 2025
    President
  • SERVICE - COMMUNITY
    Kansas Science Festival
    1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026
  • SERVICE - DEPARTMENT / UNIT / UNIVERSITY
    Graduate Student Council
    1 May 2022
    Member
  • SPONSOR (STUDENT ORGANIZATION)
    Kansas State University
    1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024
    Assisted with organizational leadership, graduate student recruitment events, professional development initiatives, and communication with departmental administration.
  • SERVICE - DEPARTMENT / UNIT / UNIVERSITY
    Student Government Association (Graduate Student Senator)
    1 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2022
    Senator