Assistant High School

Matthew Shaw

*** ********* ******, ***** *******, PA 16803

801-***-**** ********@*****.***

Profile

Specializing in physics of acoustics. Skilled in programming in MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Maple. Extensive knowledge

in acoustic transducers and NI data acquisition systems. Experience in noise control, ultrasonics, phased arrays,

and basic programming in EASE, Java, C/C++, and SolidWorks. Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking

Spanish.

Education

The Pennsylvania State University (PSU), State College, Pennsylvania

Doctor of Philosophy, May 2015 (expected)

Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah

Master of Science in Physics, December 2011 GPA: 3.7/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Physics, August 2009, Cum Laude GPA: 3.9/4.0

Minors in Mathematics and Spanish

Work Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant, PSU Acoustics Department August 2011 Present

Managed equipment and demonstrations for Acoustics Teaching Laboratory

Assisted professors in development of laboratory exercises

Graduate Research Assistant, BYU Department of Physics September 2009 August 2011

Worked with Dr. Brian Anderson on angular dependence of ultrasonic transmission

Developed automated experimental program in LabVIEW

Analyzed data using MATLAB and developed knowledge of acoustic transducers

Research Assistant, BYU Department of Physics November 2007 August 2009

Worked with Dr. Kent Gee in researching the acoustics of a 30-mm Gatling gun

Performed acoustical measurements and data analysis

Increased skill in MATLAB programming and new skills in Google SketchUp and EASE

Publications and Conferences

Shaw, Matthew and Brian E. Anderson. On the measurement of angular dependent sound transmission

through airborne, supercritical plates, Conference of the Acoustical Society of America, Seattle,

Washington (May 2011). Won student presenter award in Structural Acoustics.

Shaw, Matthew D. and Kent L. Gee. Acoustical analysis of an indoor test facility for aircraft Gatling

guns, Noise Control Engineering Journal, 58(6), Nov-Dec 2010.

Shaw, Matthew and Kent L. Gee. Acoustical analysis of an indoor test facility for a 30 -mm Gatling gun,

Internoise 2009, Ottawa, Canada (August 2009). Won student paper competition. Also presented at

Conference of Acoustical Society of America, May 2009.

Extracurricular Activities

President, BYU Student Chapter of Acoustical Society of America April 2009 August 2011

Member, Institute of Noise Control Engineering January 2009 Present

Treasurer, BYU Student Chapter of Acoustical Society of America April 2008 April 2009

BYU Racquetball Team September 2007 August 2011

Matthew Shaw

106 Haverford Circle, State College, PA 16803

801-***-**** ********@*****.***

Honors and Scholarships

Heritage Scholarship, BYU September 2002 December 2008

Valedictorian, Middletown High School North, Middletown, New Jersey June 2002

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America February 2000

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