John Palmer Email & Phone Number

I am a recent graduate from Pepperdine University where I completed bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and physics with Summa Cum Laude honors. As a student, I conducted research in the field of graph theory, which I presented at the Joint Mathematical Meetings in Boston in January 2023. My professor and I are currently co-writing a paper on our findings. The feeling of discovery and accomplishment that comes with developing new mathematical theory is incredibly gratifying. As part of my physics major, I also conducted research on exceptional points in models for a variety of physical systems. It was amazing getting to understand how higher-level mathematical ideas can be applied to real-world problems.Additionally, I currently work as a tutor for SimplifiEDU, where I primarily teach high school level mathematics and physics. It is so meaningful to be present for some of those lightbulb moments when a student begins to grasp a complex concept. As a grader for several math and physics classes at Pepperdine, I have developed a deep understanding of these subjects, as well as the common pitfalls that people run into when studying and applying them. This summer, I will be completing the two-month summer program at Budapest Semesters in Mathematics. I am excited to explore a new culture and push my mathematical knowledge further!I am also a passionate rock climber, an avid guitarist, and a connoisseur of both hot sauces and bad action movies, but I don’t intend to make a career out of any of these!