Curriculum Vitae

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EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Computer Science Aug 2022 - Present
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT GPA: 3.81/4.0

Graduate Certificate in AI Pending
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

B.S. in Physics Aug 2018 - May 2022
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT GPA: 3.81/4.0

  • Summa Cum Laude
  • Honors Highest Distinction
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
  • Minors in Computer Science and Mathematics

INTERESTS

Research

Mathematical modeling of swarm intelligence models and their hyperparameters
Ethical artificial intelligence
Explainable and interpretable artificial intelligence\

Teaching

Intuitive explanations of mathematical concepts
Accessibility to mathematics for disadvantaged groups\

Accessibility

Principles of effective digital accessibility
Ease of implementation of accessibility into already established workflows\

SKILLS AND COURSES

Languages

CodingGit/GitHub, Python, Java, C/C++, BASH
Web DevLaTeX, HTML, CSS, django, Hugo
AnalysisMatlab, Mathematica, Excel
OSArch Linux, Ubuntu, Windows, Arduino

Computer Science

Adv. AI/ML (CSCI 446, CSCI 547, CSCI 546, CSCI 550, M 508) [^1]
Computational Geometry (CSCI 534)
Computation Theory (CSCI 538, CSCI 532)\

Mathematics

Probability Theory (PHSX 446, STAT 501)
Analytic and Approximate Differential Equations
Operator Algebra/Metric Calculus
Linear Algebra (M 333)
Dynamical/Chaotic Systems (M 454, M 455)
Index/Einstein Notation\

Physics

Intro to General Relativity (PHSX 491)
Quantum Mechanics (PHSX 461, PHSX 462)
Elementary Particle Physics (PHSX 451)\

Communication and Leadership

Seminar: Worldbuilding (HONR 494)
Leadership for Future STEM Professionals (HONR 491)\

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Introduction to ML Grading Assistent (EN605.649) Jan 2023 - Present
Whitney School of Engineering; JHU, Maryland
Course Redesign: Introduction to ML (EN605.649) Dec 2023 - Jan 2024
Whitney School of Engineering; JHU, Maryland
AI Substitute Lecturer (Ethical AI) Nov 2023
Gianforte School of Computing; MSU, Bozeman
Hillman Scholars Tutor Jul 2021 - May 2022
Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success; MSU, Bozeman
Math Stats Center Tutor Aug 2021 - May 2022
Mathematics Dept.; MSU, Bozeman
Introductory Physics Proctor/Grader (PHSX 207) Jan 2021 - May 2021
Physics Dept.; MSU, Bozeman
Introductory Physics Student Lab Assistant (PHSX 205) Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
Physics Dept.; MSU, Bozeman\

Smarty Cats Tutor Aug 2019 - May 2020
Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success; MSU, Bozeman\

Volunteer STEM Tutor Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
The Rock Youth Center; Bozeman, MT

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Graduate Researcher
Numerical Intelligent Systems Laboratory; MSU, Bozeman
Sensors, ML, and AI in Real Time Fire Science Spring 2024 - present
AI/ML Exhibit at American Computer and Robotics Museum Fall 2023 - present
Modeling of Emergent Behavior in Ant Colony Optimmization Fall 2022 - present
Using CNNs and PIFs for classifying Prostate Cancer Summer 2023
Fault Diagnosis of Fighter Planes using CTBN Summer 2023\

Undergraduate Researcher Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Dr. John Sample’s Lab; MSU, Bozeman\

Undergraduate Researcher Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
Dr. Rufus Cone’s Lab; MSU, Bozeman

MISC. EXPERIENCE

SPS Treasurer Feb 2020 - Jan 2022
Society of Physics Students at Montana State University, Bozeman\

AWARDS AND GRANTS

Center for Science, Technology, Ethics, and SocietyFall 2023
Benamin FellowshipSept 2022
Dept. Physics Outstanding Graduating Senior Apr 2022
Physics Departmental Scholarship
Norman Mac Rugheimer Scholarship Aug 2021, Jan 2022
Asbridge Physics Scholarship Aug 2020
Montana University Systems ScholarshipMay 2018
Bertha Feaster Scholarship May 2018

POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS

MSU Relativity and Astrophysics (RelAstro) Seminar
Introduction to Data Exploration with Machine Learning**Nov 2022
MSU Guest Lecturer
Introduction to Python Seminar: Building Neural Networks**Nov 2022
MSU Student Research Celebration
Rule Extraction from a Random Forest May 2022
SPS Undergraduate Colloquium
How to Teach Yourself to Code Nov 2022
RREA Propagation Theory Oct 2021
The Better Poster Design Feb 2021
Teaching Yourself Computer Languages Feb 2021
Introduction to Python Feb 2021
The Basics of Climate Physics Sept 2020

OUTREACH

Science Mentorship Institute (sci-MI)
CS Curriculum Team**Jan 2024 - Present
Montana Science Center
Summer Camp; Volunteer Counselor**Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
Science After Dark; Event Volunteer**Oct 2022
Pride in STEM; Event Volunteer**Nov 2022
Museum of the Rockies
Grossology; Event Volunteer**Oct 2021
Society of Physics Students
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream; Organizer**Oct 2021
Careers in Industry Panel; Moderator* Mar 2021, Oct 2020* :::