Aaron Richterkessing
Columbia,MO
Summary
Highly motivated individual familiar with various scientific methodologies and knowledgeable in Astrophysics. A hardworking, poised and determined Undergraduate Researcher promoting well-developed skills in interfacing with scientists and experiment reporting and documentation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
National Science Foundation
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked as Principal Investigator into further white dwarf research, analyzing 98 data sets from 14 targets
- Documented time requests for the Gemini North telescope
- Recorded and analyzed data to create multiple academic papers and presentations of findings
- Assisted in recruiting, training, and mentoring new undergraduate researchers entering the program
Research Assistant
University Of Oklahoma
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Discovered 1 new double-lined binary white dwarf system, which added to the limited survey of only 24 known, 2 potential, 3 confirmed binary, and 8 single white dwarf systems
- Researched 14 potential double-lined binary white dwarf candidates by analyzing the light spectrum of each object using Python, Linux, and various statistical methodologies
- Developed comprehensive reports on research progress, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics
University of Oklahoma
Norman12.2022
Skills
- Numerical Optimizations
- Experimental Design
- Research Methodologies
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Analysis
- Python Coding
- Linux
- Git / GitHub
- Bash Scripting
- R Coding
- SQL
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Certification
- Crash Course on Python, Google - Python Programming, Basic Python Syntax, Basic Python Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Fundamental Programming Concepts
- Using Python to Interact with Operating Systems, Google - Automating System Administration Tasks with Python, Setting up Development Environments, Bash Scripting, Regular Expression (REGEX), Testing in Python
- Introduction to Git and GitHub, Google - Using Git, Interacting with GitHub, Version Control Systems, Creating Pull Requests, Reverting Changes
- Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques, Google - Advanced Troubleshooting, Understanding Errors, Improving Software Performance, Managing Scarce Resources, Finding the Root Cause of Problems
Timeline
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
National Science Foundation
05.2022 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
University Of Oklahoma
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics
University of Oklahoma
- Crash Course on Python, Google - Python Programming, Basic Python Syntax, Basic Python Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Fundamental Programming Concepts
- Using Python to Interact with Operating Systems, Google - Automating System Administration Tasks with Python, Setting up Development Environments, Bash Scripting, Regular Expression (REGEX), Testing in Python
- Introduction to Git and GitHub, Google - Using Git, Interacting with GitHub, Version Control Systems, Creating Pull Requests, Reverting Changes
- Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques, Google - Advanced Troubleshooting, Understanding Errors, Improving Software Performance, Managing Scarce Resources, Finding the Root Cause of Problems
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