Astronomy at UCR

The University of California at Riverside
Ph.D. Candidate, Physics, Expected completion: Aug 2013

George Mason University
M.S.   Applied & Engineering Physics, May 2008

James Madison University
B.S.   Physics, May 2003

Research Assistant (August 2011 -- present)
Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of California, Riverside
I'm performing research in galaxy evolution using numerical N-body simulations and radiative transfer codes.

Physics Instructor (June 2011 -- July 2011)
Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of California, Riverside
I was the lecturer for Physics 40A, which is the first in a series of introductory, calculus-based physics classes for science and engineering students.

Teaching Assistant (September 2008 -- July 2011)
Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of California, Riverside
As a teaching assistant, I taught introductory physics labs, problem-solving workshops, and led introductory astronomy discussions.

Research Assistant  (May 2007 -- May 2008)
Space Weather Research Group, George Mason University
I developed a computational model of convection in Earth's inner magnetosphere based on the Rice Convection Algorithm.

High School Teacher  (August 2005 -- June 2007)
Oakton High School, Fairfax County Public Schools, Vienna, VA
I taught physics, chemistry, and remediation classes.

Independent Work:

Private Tutor   (January 2003 - present)
I tutor students in calculus, astronomy, and university physics

Web Designer  (December 2001 - August 2004)
I registered domain names and designed websites for small businesses, bands, and individuals.

PC Hardware Tech  & Linux System Administrator (2001 - present)
I occasionally repair, design, and assemble personal computers, workstations, and home networks.

Robert T. Poe Memorial Graduate Scholarship Award (2010)
For Outstanding Graduate Research by a 2nd Year Graduate Student
Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of California, Riverside