Samuel McKinley
Madison,WI
Summary
Physics major with a very strong skill in mathematics and experience in data acquisition, coding, and collaborative working demonstrated through High Energy Particle Physics research at Texas Tech University. Open and available to learn and apply. Hard working and professional, integrity and work ethic as priority.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
12.2024 - Current
- High Energy Particle Physics Researcher
- Hardware construction
- Researching AC-LGAD Semiconductor Detectors
- Hands-on work with GigaHertz Oscilloscopes and Power Supplies
- Data acquisition project using Python Coding for detecting cosmic muon particles
- Clean Room Environment
SI Leader
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Taught group tutoring for Multivariable Analysis: Calculus III course
- Taught classrooms of up to 40+ people
- Coded LaTeX documents to make visually appealing packets
- Partnered with faculty to create effective collaborative learning strategies
- Taught subjects such as Stokes's Theorem, Green's Theorem, Divergence Theorem, and other Multivariable Calculus topics.
Head Karate Instructor
Infinity Martial Arts
Madison, WI
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Independently taught Classes of up to 30+ people at a time
- Variable role changes ranging from teaching basics to Kindergarten-aged kids to teaching flips and advanced forms to second and third degree black belts
- Taught strength and conditioning, discipline, integrity, forms, self-defense, sparring, and competition-training
- Volunteering as an instructor since 2015
Crew Member
Five Guys Enterprises
Middleton, WI
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked on collaborative team including taking orders, preparing food, and general upkeep
Education
APPLIED PHYSICS - Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12-2026
Skills
- Hands-On Assembly
- LaTeX
- Oscilloscopes
- Python
- Problem Solving
- Collaborative Working
Affiliations
- Sport Karate Individual World Champion, 2020
- Sport Karate Demo Team World Champion, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
- ESPN Appearances for Karate at US Open in Orlando FL
- 3rd Degree Black Belt
Timeline
Student Assistant
Texas Tech University
12.2024 - Current
SI Leader
Texas Tech University
08.2024 - 12.2024
Head Karate Instructor
Infinity Martial Arts
05.2024 - 08.2024
Crew Member
Five Guys Enterprises
06.2021 - 12.2021
APPLIED PHYSICS - Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
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