Assistant Computer Science
Resume:
Jackson D. Myers
Overview
I have an undergraduate degree from a strong experimental physics program at McGill University, with many
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elective courses in computer science. I have a Master s of Science from the Professional Master's program in
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Nanoscale Physics at Rice University with internships in industry and in an academic lab. I am an experienced
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photographer, and many of my photos have appeared in various books, magazines, and other publications. I
have authored several popular software applications including a Mac OS X Dashboard Widget, and an
iPhone/iPad application for viewing live webcams.
Education
RICE UNIVERSITY, HOUSTON, TEXAS - 2008 - CURRENT
Currently enrolled in Applied Physics PhD program
Focused on biophysics in a cardiac tissue engineering / bioengineering research lab.
Core courses included quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, electrodynamics, and solid state physics.
RICE UNIVERSITY, HOUSTON, TEXAS - 2006 - 2008
Master s of Science in Nanoscale Physics - Professional Master s Program
Internship in medical imaging technology company and research lab studying magnetite nanoparticles.
Degree included business and communication courses, industrial seminars, and electives in medical imaging
and biophysics.
MCGILL UNIVERSITY, CANADA - 2000 - 2005
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Senior project on calibration of an optical trap.
Program had a heavy emphasis on experimental physics.
Electives in atmospheric physics, geology, and computer science.
Work Experience
PEDIATRIC CARDIAC BIOENGINEERING LAB AT TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: HOUSTON TX - SEPTEMBER 2008-
PRESENT
Graduate student / research assistant in a bioengineering lab focused on cardiac tissue engineering.
Research topic is the effect of substrate stiffness on cardiomyocyte electrophysiology.
Teaching assistant for freshman physics lab, biomechanics, and intro bioengineering courses.
Lab duties include ordering supplies, maintaining microscopes, collecting surgical specimens.
IOS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT - JUNE 2008 - PRESENT
Mobile Application Developer - SlothCam Webcam Browser
Developed and marketed my own iOS application for iPad and iPhone with support for Apple iCloud and
AirPlay technologies,.
PROPORTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES: HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 2007 - NOVEMBER 2007
Industrial internship for Professional Master s Degree
Data analysis from PET (positron emission tomography) studies.
Assisted with preparation of FDA investigational new drug report.
COLVIN LAB - CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL NANOTECHNOLOGY: HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER
2007 - SEPTEMBER 2008.
Academic internship for Professional Master s Degree
Studied potential uses of magnetite nanoparticles for imaging and drug targeting applications.
M ssbauer spectroscopy characterization of magnetite / maghemite nanoparticles.
RICE UNIVERSITY DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA CENTER: HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 2006 - JUNE 2007
Digital Media Consultant
Assisted customers with hardware / software and multimedia equipment.
Migrated HTML content to new Fondren Library webpage
Assisted in the development of a new website for a digital archive project using HTML and CSS .
Jackson D. Myers DASHBOARD WIDGET PROGRAMMING: MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA - 2005
Application Developer
Developed Dashboard Widget (web based application) for Mac OS X using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
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Available for download at http://www.jackson-myers.com
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Was third most popular download on apple.com in 2005.
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Developed a Dashboard Widget for computer retailer Smalldog Electronics.
KILFOIL RESEARCH GROUP, MCGILL UNIVERSITY: MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA - SUMMER 2005
Student Researcher
Participated in soft condensed matter physics research.
Assisted graduate student in construction of an optical trap.
Assisted graduate student with setup and alignment of a small angle light scattering apparatus.
Collected preliminary data to con rm proper operation of apparatus.
MCGILL UNIVERSITY MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT: MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA - 2004-2005
Computer Technician
Performed repairs and software installations on Macintosh computers.
Skills
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Linux/Unix, Mac OS X, iOS, Windows.
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
C, C++, Objective-C/Cocoa/Cocoa-touch, HTML, Java, Javascript Latex, UNIX Shells, Matlab.
LAB SKILLS
Experienced with molecular biology experimental techniques such as Western blotting and uorescence
microscopy, .
Experienced with laboratory animal protocols and cell culture techniques.
Presentations
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Myers JD & Jacot JG. The Effect of Substrate Stiffness on Cardiomyocyte Excitability and Ion Currents.
Platform presentation at Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting. October, 2009.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Myers JD & Jacot JG. The Effect of Substrate Stiffness on Cardiomyocyte Action Potential. Poster
presentation at Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting. October, 2010.
Activities / Hobbies
Cycling, sur ng, running
Digital photography with published photos.
iOS Mobile application development.
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