Mary Debus

Grant Writing Trainee Stem Project (Practice Proposal) @Advanced Spacelife Research Institute

Columbus, OH, US

Developed a complete practice grant proposal for a STEM-based educational program as part of a mentored training project.• Researched and identified relevant funding sources for science-focused initiatives• Drafted proposal sections, including project description, goals, and measurable outcomes• Applied science communication techniques to make technical content accessible to non-technical reviewers• Formatted and reviewed the application to ensure compliance with funding guidelines• Authored a step-by-step Grant Writing Training Guide to document best practices and templates for future use

University of South Carolina Upstate

Speech Communication and Rhetoric