Philip E. Crouse
*** ** ***** ***. *** #* Portland, OR. 97233 (618) 407 - 8271 acrqh4@r.postjobfree.com
Looking to apply a physical science background, combined with determination, in a hands-on way to help advance the world around us. I hope to gain knowledge and skills while making a meaningful contribution to a team or project.
Skills
Intermediate Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MATLAB programming; Problem Solving and Critical Thinking; Hard Working and Determined; Office setting experience
Work History
Missouri State University Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science Department Springfield, MO.
NASA Intern., August 2012 - June 2015
Collect Data at Baker Observatory with 14' Telescope and CCD camera.
Met with advisor once a week to update and discuss progress on projects.
Independently reduce and analyze data using IRAF and Excel software.
Present data using charts and graphs on PowerPoint for yearly Missouri NASA Internship program meeting in Rolla, MO.
Reapply for internship at the end of year school year for the next fall.
Missouri State University Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science Department Springfield, MO.
Student Office Worker, August 2011 - December 2014
Answered department phone and redirected line as needed.
Assisted faculty, staff, visitors, and students by coping, faxing, mail distribution, data collection, data entry, setting up and taking down experiments, transporting documents to other locations on campus, tutoring, putting together furniture and equipment, and other tasks as assigned.
Education and Activities
Missouri State University Springfield, MO.
Bachelor of Science in Physic with an emphasis in Astronomy, June 2011 - May 2015
GPA 2.97/4.00
Minor in Mathematics
Senor Project: Observations of Yellow Supergiant and Dwarf Stars
Course Highlights: Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics Laboratory, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, and Astronomical Techniques
Society of Physics Students (August 2011 - May 2015)
Ozark Amateur Astronomer's Club (August 2011 - May 2015)