Zachary Menard
Nashville,TN
Summary
Communicative, well rounded scientist-in-training with research experience in neuroscience, physics and relevant coursework in american politics, the arts, and literature which inform a diverse perspective and skillset capable of tackling complex problems and performing in a variety of environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Scientist
Vanderbilt
08.2023 - Current
- Probed nuclear physics with numerical and mathematical symmetry techniques
- Used Mathematica to numerically simulate fluid dynamics of quark gluon plasma
- Collaborated to effectively present results and design follow-up analyses
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Georgia Institute Of Technology
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Used Python and Julia to assess use of MPC in closed loop optogenetics
- Collaborated to design experiments and troubleshoot design flaws
- Presented my findings to relevant GT labs with an effective powerpoint presentation
Math Tutor
Self-employeed
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Encouraged and motivated students to help them learn
- Designed lesson content to be effective and entertaining
- Revised communication strategies to serve students with learning disabilities
Lifeguard
Stephen's Family YMCA
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR
- Provided friendly customer service to guests
- Coordinated and led rescue response drills with colleagues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GAHigh School Diploma -
Urbana High School
Urbana, IL05.2022
Skills
- Scientific Communication and Advocacy
- PowerPoint presentation
- Data Analytics and visualization
- Python, Julia
- Experimental Design
- Numerical Optimization
- Writing which synthesizes both quantitative and qualitative information
Volunteering - public education and food insecurity
- Provided one on one tutoring and mentorship for children at Nashville public schools
- Packaged food for distribution to food insecure children at Champaign, IL public schools
Interests
- Science advocacy as it relates to the clean energy transformation, public education, healthcare, and regulatory concerns
- Policy research in both statistical and qualitative terms which informs action to solve existing problems and adapt to the accelerating development of technology
- The composition of both print and visual media and understanding the interplay and feedback loop of popular culture and the media
- Emerging research related to my experiences in neuroscience and nuclear physics
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Scientist
Vanderbilt
08.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Georgia Institute Of Technology
08.2022 - 05.2023
Math Tutor
Self-employeed
05.2022 - 05.2023
Lifeguard
Stephen's Family YMCA
05.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Georgia Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Urbana High School
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