Chris Joseph
Student At UC Berkeley
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Motivated student with a strong work ethic who is willing to take calculated risks. I am committed to flourishing my skills in Physics and Astrophysics, while actively learning industry techniques to improve my skill set and value. I value collaboration, trust, and organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student
Coursera, Duke University
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Completed a computer science course called "Python Programming Fundamentals" provided by Duke University
- Gained a firm understanding of the fundamentals of Python
- Earned a course certificate from Duke University and Coursera
- Learned industry techniques regarding problem solving set-up and debugging
Researcher
Self-employeed
Remote, At Home
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Using Gaia DR3 to Calibrate Cepheid Star Luminosity to Give Confidence to the Cosmic Distance Ladder
- Sorted data (upwards of 14,000 stars) into well-organized formats and transformed into figures
- Developed stringent data filtration to produce high-value data values (down to 419 stars)
- Believed this could improve the cosmic distance ladder, which will improve the accuracy of measurements made with the James Webb Space Telescope
Marketing Director
STEMNauts
Princeton, NJ
11.2019 - 03.2023
- STEMNauts is a 501(c)(3) volunteer tutoring organization that works in lower socio-economic areas like Trenton, NJ to provide free tutoring services for students of all grade levels in all subject areas
- Devised marketing plans using digital strategies, print advertising, and word of mouth tactics.
- Charted programs, identified student candidates, reached out to schools, community, and students to join the program
- Identified tutors for the organization
- Pioneered the science competitions
- Taught at 2 locations
Researcher
Self-employeed
Remote, At Home
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Wrote my first research paper on Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) and dark matter to analyze galaxy rotation curves under the guidance of Mohammed Rifath Khan Shafi at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at University of Cambridge, UK
- Read dozens of articles on these topics and wondered why stars at the edges of galaxies move at the same speed as those at the center
- Applied physics principles to analyze galaxy rotation curves, deconstructing Newtonian and Milgrom mathematical models
- Assimilating numerous skills to equip myself as a researcher, I corroborated various research papers, utilized critical analysis, and grasped report writing
Delegate
American Legion Jersey Boys State
, NJ
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Graduation Pin awarded in recognition of completing the 76th American Legion Jersey Boys State
- Developed and strengthened political partnerships to further agendas
Student
Outlier, University Of Pittsburgh
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Completed and excelled a 7-week intensive college level "Intro to Astronomy" course to earn 3 college credits from the University of Pittsburgh
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity
- Grasped a deep comprehension of astronomy topics ranging from how the universe was created, various astronomical bodies, and how the universe will end
Education
High School Diploma -
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
Plainsboro, NJ 09.2019 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 08.2023 - Current
Skills
Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
Third Place in Mercer Science and Engineering Fair 2023
-Issued by Mercer Science and Engineering Fair · Apr 2023
-Participated in the Senior Division category: Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy
-Participants from all over Mercer County, New Jersey
Speaker at West Windsor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Program and Day of Service
-Issued by West Windsor Human Relations Council · Jan 2023
-Invited by the West Windsor Township Human Relations Council to speak on behalf West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North Shades Black Student Union (BSU) at event
-An official township sponsored event where the mayor was present
American Legion Jersey Boys State Graduation Pin
-Issued by American Legion Jersey Boys State · Jun 2022
-In recognition of completing the 76th American Legion Jersey Boys State
President's Volunteer Service Award (Bronze)
-Issued by STEMNauts and AmeriCorps · Aug 2021
-Awarded for tutoring underprivileged children in the lower socio-economic areas (Trenton.)
-NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2021 Honorable Mention
-Issued by National Public Radio (NPR) · Jun 2021
-Produced a podcast on the morality of recruiting Nazi German scientists for Space Race purposes
-Podcast is featured on NPR under the name Operation Paperclip
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics
UC Berkeley
08.2023 - Current
Student
Coursera, Duke University
06.2023 - 07.2023
Researcher
Self-employeed
01.2023 - 03.2023
Researcher
Self-employeed
06.2022 - 09.2022
Delegate
American Legion Jersey Boys State
06.2022 - 06.2022
Student
Outlier, University Of Pittsburgh
06.2021 - 08.2021
Marketing Director
STEMNauts
11.2019 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
09.2019 - 06.2023
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