Marco Brizzolara
Manassas,NV
Summary
Dynamic and innovative physicist with a passion for technical intricacy and collaborative problem-solving. I excel in leveraging data-driven insights to solve complex problems and enhance organizational performance. My expertise includes synthesizing intricate data sets into actionable strategies and effectively communicating these insights to diverse teams. With strong analytical skills and a talent for clear, effective communication, I am dedicated to fostering an efficient and effective environment in any environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
GMU
08.2023 - Current
- Supported Dr. Jessica Rosenberg's physics education research project Gateway to STEM
- Led efforts to investigate International Graduate Teaching Assistants' experiences and their influence in the classroom
- Enhanced research by conducting thorough literature reviews and synthesizing findings
- Collaborated weekly with multidisciplinary teams to advance research objectives and achieve project milestones
- Executed qualitative research methods to analyze interviews and extract essential data
Graduate Teaching Assistant
George Mason University
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Graded exams for introductory physics course to report average score and assess student performance
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of physics learning
- Met weekly with lab professor and other instructors to delegate assignments and evaluate performance
- Worked with Professor Ben Dreyfus to implement critical thinking and active learning techniques
- Engaged in fun and exciting physics experiments with students using active learning techniques
Research Assistant for Dr. Tauber
Virginia Tech
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Coded in C++ to investigate prevalent factors that impact the Lotka-Volterra model of predation
- Gathered and arranged research data to create graphs and phase diagrams highlighting results
- Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis on data obtained
- Attended seminars from research fellows to improve overall knowledge and understanding
Learning Assistant
Virginia Tech Department Of Physics
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked under mentorship of Dr. Lara Anderson to assist Intermediate Mechanics physics class
- Implemented Active Learning techniques to interact and engage with students
- Held 2-hour interactive weekly office hours for students to solidify physics concepts
- Created and held comprehensive review sessions following students' feedback before exams
Innovation Intern for MGH/Harvard HTL
MGH
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Crafted weekly reports and presentations about research
- Collaborated with various HTL members to study and explore the frontiers of technology
- Navigated various professional databases to extrapolate information on different types of radars and their applications
- Explored various physical and medical concepts such as LiDAR, PPG, ECG, and Accelerometers
Intern for Muon Vision
Muon Vision
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked with Muon Vision's CEO to build a next generation Muon-Detector
- Dedicated 40+ hours a week to the building, testing, and fine-tuning of the detector
- Learned and implemented technical lab skills such as optical fiber polishing and data collection through custom code
- Perfected trial and error methods to continuously test and improve muon detector
Education
Master of Science - Physics
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA05.2022
Skills
Programming:
- MATLAB (Basic Knowledge)
- LATEX
- Python
- Arduino
Software:
- SolidWorks
- Excel and Word
- Spitfire Audio
- MuseScore2 & MuseScore3
- Dedoose
Languages:
- English (Native Speaker)
- Italian (Native Speaker)
- French (Fluent)
Hobbies/Extracurriculars:
- Classical Pianist, Composer, Opera Singer, Smooth Brain Band Singer
- Tennis, Golf, Skiing, Basketball, Calisthenics, Video Games
- Staff of NRE e-sports Organization and Consulting
- Part of GMU Collegiate B Team for League of Legends 2022 NACE league
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
GMU
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
George Mason University
08.2022 - 08.2023
Research Assistant for Dr. Tauber
Virginia Tech
01.2022 - 05.2022
Learning Assistant
Virginia Tech Department Of Physics
08.2021 - 12.2021
Innovation Intern for MGH/Harvard HTL
MGH
06.2021 - 09.2021
Intern for Muon Vision
Muon Vision
04.2021 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Physics
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
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