Project State University

Nathan F. Klessig

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Matlab, Labview, Mathematica, network configuration

. Windows software troubleshooting, Web page design

. DAQ device programming, wavelength and power meters

. Drafting and Design

. Laser and optical instrument alignment

EDUCATION

Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

May 2010

Bachelor of Science in Physics; Minor in Mathematics

EXPERIENCE

Power Loss in Diffraction Gratings Research Project Supervisor

Spring 2010

Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

. Trained and oversaw student researchers in data gathering techniques

and analysis

. Supported researchers, developed and coordinated computer based

automatic data

Undergraduate Physics Researcher Fall 2006-

Spring 2010

Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

. Designed and built new data gathering platform to streamline data

accumulation

. Reduced errors by over 50 percent of previous experimental values

. Collaborated with mentor who was away on sabbatical for 2007-2008

academic year

. Presented findings at Student Research Conference at Truman State

University and National Conference for Undergraduate Research in La

Crosse, Wisconsin

Electronics and Advanced Lab Assistant Fall 2008-

Spring 2009

Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

. Performed Nobel Prize Winning experiments such as: Michelson

interferometry, Electron Diffraction, Cavendish Experiment, and

Microwave Diffraction to ensure functionality of experimental setups

and laboratory apparatuses

. Cataloged and organized laboratory equipment and components

. Repaired protoboards, electronics meters, microwave emitters, probes,

signal cables

WORK HISTORY

Subcontractor

Summer 2007

Lee-Pen Construction, St. Louis, MO

Founder and Owner Spring

2002-Fall 2006

Two Rivers Lawn and Landscaping, Moline, IL

VOLUNTEERISM & ACTIVITIES

Sigma Xi (International Honors Fraternity Promoting Scientific Research)

Spring 2010-Present

Society of Physics Students Fall 2005-

Spring 2010

Alpha Phi Omega (National Co-ed Service Fraternity)

Spring 2008-Spring 2010

Hurricane Relief Volunteer Project Leader

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