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Cathryn Price
Science Communicator
El Paso,TX
Summary
Self-driven, focused Research Assistant graduating in May of 2022 with a degree in physics with a minor in astronomy. Highly skilled in conducting research, developing and implementing work plans, preparing scientific presentations and publications, and summarizing findings and conclusions. Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills. Committed to advancing the understanding of science. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
NMSU
Las Cruces, New Mexico
05.2021 - Current
- Attended seminars and symposiums, such as the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) collaboration meeting and weekly astro-ph talks provided by the department, to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Presented research at the American Physical Society Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics and the American Astronomical Society Summer Conference.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques by developing a flexible work plan broken down into 3 sections: Python Programming, Research and Data Analysis: Python programming included practicing computational skills on a daily basis and participating in the Science Internship Program (SIP) PyaR Python and Research summer tutorial. Research included reviewing SDSS Apache Point Observatory Galactic Evolution Experiment (APOGEE) specs and information. It also consisted of reading academic papers related to the topic on arXiv then reporting back what information had been acquired. Data Analysis included using Jupyter Notebook to gather, arrange and correct research data to create representative graphs and figures highlighting results for presentations and final data release publications.
Administrative/Program Assistant
El Paso Electricians JATC
El Paso, TX
06.2014 - 01.2020
- Interacted with director, instructors and other office personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Gathered and compiled key demographics and program information to meet state and national reporting.
- Assisted in developing a summer bridge program for prospective high school seniors and graduates.
- Developed outreach materials and managed program budget.
- Directly contacted applicants and arranged transportation to and from program site.
- Tracked progress and attendance of applicants to determine successful program completion.
- Assisted students with entrance exam preparation by providing math tutoring and provided information for physics related questions about electricity and magnetism.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physics
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 08.2015 - 05.2022
Skills
Database search
Python expertise
Organize data
Complete technical reports
Communicate findings
Research reporting
Develop and implement work plans
Literature review
Technical Writing
Software
Python
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
NMSU
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Physics
New Mexico State University
08.2015 - 05.2022
Administrative/Program Assistant
El Paso Electricians JATC
06.2014 - 01.2020