Lucas Da Silva Sotozono
Long Beach,CA
Summary
A highly motivated Applied Mathematics M.S. candidate with a strong foundation in climate sciences and computational mathematics. Experienced in utilizing advanced mathematical models and computational tools to understand and analyze complex physical systems, particularly in the context of oceanic and atmospheric processes. Proficient in Python and Java for implementing algorithms, conducting data analysis, and solving real-world problems. Research experience through internships and academic projects at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, with a focus on analyzing large datasets. Passionate about integrating interdisciplinary approaches to foster innovative solutions for climate variability and resilience. Committed to contributing to the scientific community by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in research environments, and eager to further develop expertise in physical oceanography and climate science.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant
CSULB
08.2024 - Current
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
CSULB
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
- Kept accurate records of student performance to track student progress and provide feedback on performance.
- Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to improve teaching and learning by sharing resources and best practices.
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
- Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
- Mentored and advised students to focus on academics and explore career paths and opportunities.
Intern
Scripps Institute of Oceanography
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Extensively researched the role of Southern Ocean Eddies in the biogeochemical cycle and physical climate system to enhance my readiness for project involvement
- Attained prociency in Python within a four-week timeframe, allowing successful handling of large netCDF les containing satellite altimetry data while actively seeking out resources to better understand geospatial data processing packages within Python libraries
- Utilized Python over the course of eight weeks to generate gures of the spatial variability and physical properties of anticyclonic and cyclonic eddies in the Southern Ocean
- Prepared nal project poster presentation to exhibit ndings to Scripps Institute of Oceanography faculty members
- Gained valuable experience, exposure, and research knowledge
- Granted the opportunity to remain on the team for continued data analysis and research
Private Tutor
Private
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Ofered private tutoring Calculus I, II, III sessions outside of regular classroom hours when needed
- Implemented virtual private networks to enable secure remote access
- Managed course schedules including setting up times for private lessons or group classes
Research Student
Saddleback College
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Introduction to Biological Laboratory Research
- Designed and executed biological research project fullling the Saddleback College Honors Program
- Collected eld data on the distribution of banded brittle starsh in Southern California
- Utilized Microsoft Excel to compile data to generate plots of the abundance and distribution of banded brittle starsh in southern-facing intertidal zones in Southern California
- Assembled my ndings to present at the Saddleback College Undergraduate Research Conference
- Gained valuable skills in line transect sampling and research design
- Introduction to Biological Laboratory Research
Education
Master of Science - Applied Mathematics
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Oceanic And Atmospheric Sciences
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2024
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Irvine Valley College
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Irvine Valley College
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saddleback College
05.2022
Skills
- Python
- Java
- MATLAB
- Data Analysis
- Academic tutoring
- Numerical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Research Design
- Complex Problem-solving
- Applied mathematics
- Data interpretation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Scientific research
Awards
National Science Foundation Fellowship Stipend
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Student Assistant
CSULB
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
CSULB
08.2024 - 12.2024
Intern
Scripps Institute of Oceanography
06.2023 - 12.2024
Private Tutor
Private
09.2022 - 03.2024
Research Student
Saddleback College
01.2021 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Applied Mathematics
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Science - Oceanic And Atmospheric Sciences
University of California, San Diego
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Irvine Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Irvine Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saddleback College
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