"I'm always surprised how much I stand out in people's memories."

Ever since Dr. Crystal Johnson was a GK-12 fellow herself, she has wanted to work with high school students. And undergrads. And grad students. Amazingly, she is able to work with all levels of students, simultaneously and consistently, without causing a train wreck in her lab. By fostering a sense of collaboration and teamwork, she gets more accomplished than she would otherwise. The multiple comments below are a testament to the broad reach of Crystal's engagement of students.

Sharon Walker, Ph.D., COSEE Central Gulf of Mexico Principal Investigator Crystal's interpersonal skills pay off with engaging students

Gary King, Ph.D., Professor of Microbial Ecology, Louisiana State University Crystal's personality makes working with students successful

Sheri Wischusen, Ph.D., Director of Undergraduate Research Education, Louisiana State University The importance of Crystal's ability to "light the flame" for students

Erica Simmons and Vanessa Moline, Graduate Students, Louisiana State University Crystal engages students by being a role model

Joey Heintz, High School Senior, Episcopal High School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Crystal offers unique opportunities to students