Education
Master of Science in Physics
Simon Fraser University 2011
- Thesis: A method for determining paper processing parameters using terahertz spectroscopy
- Courses in electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical physics, solid state physics, and experimental methods
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, University of Alberta 2009
- Senior research project on a novel terahertz antenna
- Senior courses in nanoelectronics, nanobiotechnology, communication systems, discrete time signals, optics and photonics, microfabrication, plasma engineering, condensed matter physics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, statistical physics, and electronics theory
- Junior and introductory courses in C++ programming, numerical methods in MATLAB, chemistry, linear algebra, calculus, and differential equations
- Supplementary courses in ethics and morality, philosophy of science, philosophy of space and time, and history of science and technology
Employment History
Honeywell Process Solutions
Research Assistant September 2010 – August 2011
- Industrial internship through NSERC Industrial Postgraduate Scholarship
- Aligned a spectroscopy experiment
- Fabricated samples for measurement
- Performed numerical (Monte Carlo) simulations of experiments
Department of Physics, Simon Fraser University
Teaching Assistant September 2009 – April 2011
- Taught introductory physics laboratories
- Assisted students with homework assignments
- Marked lab reports and exams
DiscoverE
Instructor May 2009 – August 2009
- Taught in-class interactive science workshops
- Designed programming for and taught week-long summer science camps
- Ages ranged from grades 1 to 12
- Based in Edmonton and served satellite communities (e.g. Fort McMurray, Yellowknife, Metis school in Kikino)
Department of Physics, University of Alberta
Undergraduate Research Assistant May 2006 – April 2009
- Performed research projects involving terahertz imaging and spectroscopy
- Experience with non-linear optics, microfabrication processes, and ultrafast laser systems
Calgary Board of Education
IT Internship July 2005 – August 2005
- Designed a help manual for and beta-tested an online learning environment
- Converted web-based course tools from WebCT to Desire2Learn
Selected Volunteer Experience
British Columbia Humanist Association
Member of the Board of Directors May 2010 – Present
- Held positions of Secretary (2010 – 2011) and President (2011 – present)
- Planned events and activities for the educational charity
- Spokesperson for media and interfaith panels
- Trained for and founded the BC Humanist Officiant program
Let’s Talk Science & Lasers in Action
Presenter 2010 – 2011
- Presented hands-on physics and science workshops for middle and high school students
- Received Science with Impact training, emphasizing a multifaceted approach to science education
Simon Fraser University Graduate Physics Caucus
Treasurer September 2009 – August 2010
- Maintained financial records
- Planned spending for student activities
University of Alberta General Faculties Council
Engineering Student Representative September 2008 – April 2009
- Elected student representative on the highest academic governance board
University of Alberta Atheists and Agnostics
President May 2007 – April 2009
- Founded a student group to represent and organize non-religious students
- Successfully lobbied for a more inclusive convocation charge
- Represented the group to local and national media
University of Alberta Engineering Physics Club
Executive member May 2007 – April 2009
- Held positions of President (2007 – 2008) and Geer Week Coordinator (2008 – 2009)
- Planned events and activities for the student association
- Rewrote the society’s constitution
- Founded an annual student summer research poster and presentation symposium
Achievements and Awards
- NSERC Industrial Postgraduate Scholarship (2010-2011)
- First (Spring 2010) and second (Fall 2010) place prizes in SFU Physics graduate student seminar presentations
- Top engineering physics research project presentation (2009)
- Golden Geer Award for outstanding service to student life in the UofA Faculty of Engineering (2009)
- NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (2008)
Skills
- Electrical soldering
- Computer hardware
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.), and MATLAB. Quick to learn new software languages and suites
- Presented to many audiences and age groups
- Articles published in student newspapers at the UofA and SFU and on Canada.com
- Media experience with newspapers, radio, and television
