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| Summary of Qualifications |
Analytic Skills
Familiarity with statistical methods used to analyze data
Expertise in complex modern physics concepts
Experience using high level mathematics to solve problems
Ability to learn concepts and skills quickly and efficiently
Computer Skills
Languages: Extensive knowledge of C/C++, experience with Fortran, HTML, Perl, shell scripts
Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, Unix/Linux
API: basic knowledge of OpenGL
Communication Skills
Experience explaining complex concepts and presenting research results at various technical levels, from first year college students to experts in the field
Strong technical writing skills
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Work
Experience |
Graduate Research Associate
June 1999 - Present, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Investigate research topics such as the ionization history of the universe, the Cosmic Microwave Background, dark energy/quintessence, and the Lyman-α forest
Operate in a self-motivated work environment
Explore how complex systems interconnect and affect each other
Solve non-analytic differential equations through numerical integration, minimize complex functions, compare data and theory using statistical methods
Compute numerical solutions primarily using C++ in a Unix environment, utilizing the Beowulf Cluster at the Ohio Supercomputer Center
Program original code and adapt pre-existing code
Collaborate and consult with a diverse group of international researchers
Write reports of research, resulting in two publications in a professional journal
Physics Instructor
September 1998 - June 1999, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Led recitation section for first year calculus-based physics course
Lectured on material, led class discussions, graded homework and exams, proctored exams, assigned grades
Communicated difficult concepts to individual students through one-on-one tutoring
Listened to students' concerns and provided appropriate feedback
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| Education |
Ph.D. Physics
August 2003 (expected), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and two fellowships
M.S. Physics
June 2001, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Awarded the top university fellowship and the top departmental fellowship
Master's Thesis Topic: "The Ionization History of the Universe and the Cosmic Microwave Background"
B.S. Physics, B.S. Astronomy
May 1997, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Awarded five local, two university, and two national scholarships, including the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship in 1995
Studied abroad at Stirling University, Scotland, Fall 1996
Graduated with Distinction and with Honors in Astronomy, GPA 3.9, major GPA 3.5
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Website: http://www.angie.linn.name
Last updated: 7/7/2003
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