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Coloma, MI, US

Devens, Massachusetts, United States

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Acquires scanning electron micrographs and Raman spectra at the Michigan Center for Materials Characterization.
• Designed (using ExpressPCB) and printed a solenoid valve controller printed circuit board.
• Installed a Pfeiffer HiPace 80 Turbo Pump on the intro hatch of a Perkin-Elmer 430 molecular beam epitaxy system.
• Routinely outgasses substrates mounted to blocks for use in molecular beam epitaxy crystal growths.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Taught the basics of biological neurons and artificial neural networks to students at the Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center.
• Co-facilitated a summer camp on the topic of using Scratch to code, control GPIO devices, and more to students at Kalamazoo Country Day School.
• Learned to prepare substrates for thin film crystal growth using trichloroethylene, acetone, and methanol.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Improved the efficacy of the molecular beam epitaxy laboratory's water-cooling system by reconfiguring the water lines to utilize a NESLAB HX 500 Recirculating Chiller.
• Expanded the laboratory's cryogenic vacuum pumping system to support three cryopumps across a pair of Perkin-Elmer 430 molecular beam epitaxy systems.
• Learned to maintain ultra-high vacuum systems using a bake-out process.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Generated and analyzed histograms of pixel intensity from scanning electron micrographs using a Python script with another graduate student.
• Revised and reviewed a manuscript with the research team which would be accepted for publication in September 2020.
• Conducted a literature review and independently studied the topics of Bragg-Williams order-disorder parameters, disorder within a crystal lattice, and x-ray diffraction.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Oversaw daily maintenance of chemical concentrations and pump filtration systems for the 103,000-gallon outdoor pool at the Parkview Hills Clubhouse.
• Ensured that daily logs were completed recording pool water pH, sanitizer concentration, and temperature values in addition to the completion of routine maintenance and upkeep tasks.
• Cleaned and organized the pool deck as well as the pool bottom (floor) in order to keep the pool environment clean, safe, and sanitary.
• Maintained various lighting fixtures and perimeter fencing throughout the property.
• Updated and re-planted multiple flower beds and potting fixtures around the Parkview Hills Clubhouse in preparation for the summer 2024 season.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

• Developed a process for conducting machine learning on materials research data stored within the LiST database.
• Grew thin film samples of tungsten diselenide (WSe2) using metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD).
• Characterized thin film samples using photoluminescence, Raman spectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy (AFM).

Hardap, Namibia

• Taught math, physical science, computer studies, and more to grade 7 through 9 learners at W.J.D. Cloete Combined School in Rietoog, Hardap Region, Namibia.
• Improved learner performance in grade 8 and 9 math and physical science as measured by the end-of-year grades sheets by implementing an after-school tutoring program in the 2019 school year. The success of this program.
• Co-facilitated both Khoekhoegowab and English language literacy programs organized by the Rehoboth Teacher Resources Centre's Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture. This allowed the literacy program to continue.
• Collaborated with school staff and the Ministry of Health and Social Services to implement an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign on campus in November of 2019.
• Marketed the wares produced by the Rietoog Community Empowerment Project to nearby tourism agencies. Acquired raw materials for the women of the project to use for their work. Helped develop the future of the project's.
• Co-coached after school athletics and co-facilitated special events around the school's campus.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Completed a digital catalog of the texts and other resources available in The Evaluation Center's library using Microsoft Access.
• Compiled and processed survey data for research projects being conducted by The Evaluation Center's students and faculty members using both webforms and Microsoft Excel.
• Routinely composed grant expense forms and managed department email accounts for The Evaluation Center.
• Prepared for and cleaned up after regularly scheduled department colloquia.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Worked with a team to assemble, arrange, test, and document a delivery of equipment (amplifiers, thermometers, refrigerators, and more) to Dr. Clement Burns' experimental condensed matter physics laboratory.
• Collaborated with the department machinist to design, assemble, and test a device used to take Hall voltage measurements in conjunction with the laboratory's superconducting magnet.
• Designed (using ExpressPCB), assembled, and tested a pair of x-ray detectors to be used at various x-ray diffractometers around campus.
• Collaborated with physics students from Kalamazoo College to compose and present a poster at the 2018 West Michigan Nanoscience and Quantum Technology Conference at Grand Valley State University.
• Worked for course credit and also volunteered time to the laboratory from December 2016 through August 2018

Battle Creek, Michigan, United States

• Supported maintenance department operations during a transitional period by assuming the responsibilities of the department administrative assistant, processing department expense data, e-mails, and maintenance worker.
• Regularly corresponded with management in various branches of the maintenance department - including Machine Rebuild, Molding, Condenser, and HVAC - to ensure that department tasks were being completed.
• Completed Lockout Tagout safety training.
• Helped to organize and maintain the maintenance work area.

Battle Creek, Michigan, United States

• Repainted the office building's interior and exterior.
• Cleaned and prepared rubber overshoes to be supplied to production employees.
• Optimized the office's storage space by rearranging the shelving as well as the various storage containers.
• Oversaw the grounds keeping at the office during the warm months.

Battle Creek, Michigan, United States

• Transferred wholesale food items (including organic foods) to retail-sized containers in a sanitary, FDA-compliant manner, often times responding to sudden, urgent requests from management.
• Assembled wholesale orders to be shipped via freight from the warehouse.
• Regularly assisted with the process of cataloguing the store's inventory.

Battle Creek, Michigan, United States

• Co-facilitated a campus-wide school grounds clean-up effort in August of 2010.
• Upgraded campus lighting fixtures to help meet energy efficiency and budget targets.
• Assisted with the re-wiring of the school's ethernet and intercom systems.
• Oversaw the grounds keeping of the school buildings and the on-campus housing facilities.
• Responded to various routine maintenance requests around campus.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Engineering & Applied Sciences, 3.91/4.00

Activities and Societies: I.E.E.E. • LeadCorps • Data Science Club • Engineers Without Borders • Graduate Research Discovery Assistant.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics, 3.34/4.00

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Research • Freelance Tutoring • Physics Club • Lee Honors CollegeMinors: Mathematics, Philosophy..

General Studies, 3.755/4.000

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa • Honors Program• Enrolled in designated honors courses as part of the college's honors program..

High School Diploma, Highest Honors

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society • Concert Band • Brass Quintet • Science Fair• Class Position: 1 of 12 • Involved with.