Researching and co-authoring a science/memoir book

• Developed a project plan that broke down the large project into manageable parts to achieve target word count
• Researched the biopsychosocial science roots of alcohol addiction and grief through over 150 sources
• Interviewed 10+ people, reviewed transcripts in Otter.ai, identified themes, and selected and de-identified relevant quotes for use in the manuscript
• Achieved goal and completed an initial draft of over 80,000 words
• Fully revised, edited, rewrote, and reorganized first draft
• Drafted a book proposal for publishers
• Collaborated with co-author to agree on outlines, themes, research procedure, writing and editing process, and timelines

Professional Development

• Built personal professional website using WordPress (kathleenpmorgan.com)
• Project Management Basics course from the Project Management Institute. (In progress; Expected completion: July 2025)
• edX Verified Certificate for Introduction to Family Engagement in Education (Nov 2023)

Led implementation of multiple grants from the LEGO Foundation; managed project timelines and budgets

• 3-year, $1M LEGO Foundation grant (2019-2021) – launched FIRST LEGO League “Discover” division for ages 4-6, pre-K – 1st grade
• 1-year, $600K LEGO Foundation grant (2021-2022)
• 3.5-year, $5.3M LEGO Foundation grant (July 2022 – Dec 2025) – over 60k underserved and underrepresented students in 10 countries in 2022-2023

Recruited, selected, and supported up to 40 schools, districts, and organizations for grants in US/CAN each year

• Developed process for awarding registration grants and distributing products to sites
• Built relationships with each organization receiving the grant through regular check-ins and online meetings
• Ensured teachers at each organization had the opportunity to attend FIRST Professional Development

Collaborated with the LEGO Foundation distribute product and funds

Supported evaluation studies of grant impacts with external evaluators

Contributed to creation of the FIRST LEGO League Family Engagement Initiative

Created teacher support materials for 2021 FIRST LEGO League season (slides for 10-12 sessions and resource links for each of 3 divisions)

Authored 12-session FIRST @ Home learning series for Pre-K-1st grade

Developed strong relationships with Partner organization representatives in 24 regions (northeast US and eastern Canada) to assist them in delivering the FIRST LEGO League and FIRST LEGO League Jr. programs

Co-led judging for FIRST LEGO League globally

• Designed and implemented Judge & Judge Advisor Certification (over 3600 participants in 2017-2018)
• Identified needs and improved resources to support volunteer Judge Advisors and Judges worldwide
• Supervised judging at World Festival (up to 110 teams from across the world; 2 events in 2017 & 2018)

Co-managed strategy/process for content development & scheduling of 100+ sessions at conferences (2016-2018)

Initiated and led a committee from peer through directors to review and revise the organization’s Core Values

Managed implementation of middle school informal education curriculum on robotics, GPS, and GIS technology

• 5 year, $2,500,000 ITEST grant from the National Science Foundation to scale up from 150 youth in Nebraska to over 6000 youth nationwide / Increased from 6 camps in NE to over 70 camps led locally in 25 states
• Taught 2-day / 12-hour training sessions for adult volunteer and staff camp coordinators
• Assisted with development of 2-year camp/club curriculum with online modules, workbooks, and adult guides

FIRST® LEGO® League Operational Partner

• Established program in Nebraska; Grew from 23 teams (2009) to 98 teams at 6 tournaments (2012)
• Developed partnerships with local businesses, museums, youth serving organizations, and school districts

Morgan, Kathleen P., "Educational Robotics as Leadership Development for Youth" (2013). Theses, Dissertations, & Student Scholarship: Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication Department. 96.