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Public & Motivational Speaker
Selected Speaking Engagements:
• Keynote Speaker, SPIE Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Symposium, April 2019 – Read About It!!! • Keynote Speaker, MLK Day Symposium for Kalamazoo Public Schools, Jan. 2013 – LISTEN!!! (press play to the right) • Keynote Speaker, Kalamazoo Public Schools All Staff Meeting, Aug. 2013 • Panelist, AGEP Fall Banquet, Purdue University, Oct. 2013 |
Writer & Freelance Journalist
• Blogger, 2004 – 2008 & 2014 – present
• Purdue Exponent Reporter, Editorial Board Member and Opinions Columnist, 2008 – 2010
• Michigan Daily Editorial Board Member, 2003 – 2004
Selected Published Work As A Columnist (click titles to read):
"Students Encouraged To Observe MLK Day"
"Engagement In Politics Requires More Than A November Vote"
"Don’t Blame Victim In Animal-Caused Deaths"
"Captain Planet’s Teachings Still Apply To Being Green"
"US Could Create Jobs Through Infrastructure Upkeep"
"Increase Funding To Lesser-Recognized Cancers and Diseases"
"University Should Make Environmentally Friendly Changes"
"Don’t Allow Technology To Take or Take Over Your Life"
"Pedestrians Need More Caution Crossing Campus Streets"
"Cheating Can Permanently Damage Academic Reputation"
"Whose Check?"
Selected Published Work As A Reporter (click titles to read):
“NPR Host Advocates Healthy Living For Students”
"President Ford’s Son Advises Audience To Expect The Unexpected"
"Collaboration Leads To Advanced Biosensor Design"
"Professor Develops Stretchable Electrodes To Help Study Cardiac Cells"
"Social Networks Help Candidates Reach Population"
• Purdue Exponent Reporter, Editorial Board Member and Opinions Columnist, 2008 – 2010
• Michigan Daily Editorial Board Member, 2003 – 2004
Selected Published Work As A Columnist (click titles to read):
"Students Encouraged To Observe MLK Day"
"Engagement In Politics Requires More Than A November Vote"
"Don’t Blame Victim In Animal-Caused Deaths"
"Captain Planet’s Teachings Still Apply To Being Green"
"US Could Create Jobs Through Infrastructure Upkeep"
"Increase Funding To Lesser-Recognized Cancers and Diseases"
"University Should Make Environmentally Friendly Changes"
"Don’t Allow Technology To Take or Take Over Your Life"
"Pedestrians Need More Caution Crossing Campus Streets"
"Cheating Can Permanently Damage Academic Reputation"
"Whose Check?"
Selected Published Work As A Reporter (click titles to read):
“NPR Host Advocates Healthy Living For Students”
"President Ford’s Son Advises Audience To Expect The Unexpected"
"Collaboration Leads To Advanced Biosensor Design"
"Professor Develops Stretchable Electrodes To Help Study Cardiac Cells"
"Social Networks Help Candidates Reach Population"
Musician
In addition to being fluent in music theory, Dr. Boyd is a saxophonist (20+ years) and trumpeter (5+ years) who has had gigs & performances at scores of concerts, community events and numerous weddings.
Selected Performance Demos Featuring Dr. Boyd on Tenor Saxophone:
Selected Performance Demos Featuring Dr. Boyd on Tenor Saxophone: