Jacob Shpiece
Mullica Hill,NJ
Summary
A graduate teaching fellow at Drexel University completing a PhD in physics with a demonstrated record of success in all levels of physics instruction. Developing statistical tools to extract information from large datasets, finding signals in weak lensing catalogues as a probe of the mass structure and formation history of galaxy clusters. Passionate about the use of statistical approaches to interrogate large sets of data and solving complex problems by finding ways to extract relevant information in a Big Data context.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
The College of New Jersey - Physics Department
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Taught undergraduate electrodynamics course (non-major). Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans, and syllabi.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Organized lab sessions to reinforce course material, prepared equipment for demonstrations, and helped develop virtual labs alongside physical.
Graduate Fellow
Drexel University
09.2018 - Current
- Originated novel thesis topic (Non-Parametric Detection of Dark Haloes), developed independent proposal and project timeline
- Developed expertise in subject matter area through literature searches
- Derived statistical approaches to relevant questions and constructed software pipelines to implement them
- Created large data structures from modern N-body simulations, corresponding with fellow experts to realistically simulate physical systems.
Teaching Fellow
Drexel University
09.2018 - Current
- Research and develop innovative learning methods to optimize learning processes, collaborate with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment
- Classes taught include introductory physics courses for engineers and pre-med students, intro astronomy course, and nuclear physics course.
Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland
01.2015 - 06.2018
- ed labs, recitations and office hours, and managed course grades of average of 40+ students per term
- Helped students gain understanding of both fundamentals of astronomy and more complex procedures behind astronomy research and data analysis.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA04.2025
Master of Science - Physics
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Astronomy
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD06.2017
Skills
- Teaching
- Public Speaking
- Python
- Qualitative Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Classroom leadership
- Curriculum Design
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
The College of New Jersey - Physics Department
06.2024 - 07.2024
Graduate Fellow
Drexel University
09.2018 - Current
Teaching Fellow
Drexel University
09.2018 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland
01.2015 - 06.2018
Ph.D. - Physics
Drexel University
Master of Science - Physics
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Science - Astronomy
University of Maryland, College Park
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