BRANDEN P. BURNS

*** *. ***** ****, ***. A, West Lafayette, IN, 47906 Cell: 773-***-**** ac3een@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a full-time position where I can utilize my scientific skills to analyze data and stimulate new advancements

EDUCATION

Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana

Master of Science in Physics Expected: Dec 2017

Physics Department Fellow

Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Physics and Mathematics May 2015

College of Science Ambassador

LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

Purdue Silicon Detector Lab, Purdue University

Graduate Researcher Jun 2017 – Present

Collaborated with the Compact Muon Solenoid Experiment group to research new support structures for the upcoming upgrades to the Large Hadron Collider

Implemented multiple thermal gradient tests to explore the use of carbon fiber with embedded graphite as a novel material for making lightweight and highly thermally conductive structures

Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois

STARnet Undergraduate Research Intern Jun 2014 – Aug 2014

Refined a purification process for semiconducting carbon nanotubes and its implementation to field effect transistors using various probing and optimization tests

Coauthored a paper published in the Journal of Applied Physics: “Direct current injection and thermocapillary flow for purification of aligned arrays of single-walled carbon nanotubes” http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4916537

Presented work at the SRC TECHCON 2014 semiconductor research conference

Quantum Matter and Devices Lab, Purdue University

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow May 2013 – Aug 2013

Studied the physical and electronic properties of graphene and its fabrication process

Prepared graphene samples to be used in electronic studies of twister bilayer graphene

LEADERSHIP

Department of Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University

Graduate Instructor Aug 2017 – Present

Taught an introductory physics course having both a problem-solving recitation component, a coding/experiment lab component, and help center tutoring hours

Led approximately 115 students across 4 different class sections; covering basic mechanics, electromagnetism, vector-based mathematics, special relativity, and computer programming in VPython

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Aug 2012 – May 2015

Assisted students in introductory physics to reinforce basic concepts and problem solving skills

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics

Event Planner and Volunteer Aug 2011 – May 2016

Aided in planning and volunteering for multiple annual elementary and high school robotics competitions that aim to inspire students to pursue STEM education

HONORS & AWARDS

Purdue College of Science: Championing Diversity Award Apr 2015

SRC TECHCON 2014 Conference: Best Undergraduate Poster Award Sep 2014

Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff: Award for Outstanding Academics May 2011 – Apr 2014

Semiconductor Research Corporation: Education Alliance Scholar May 2013

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Computer: Expert in Microsoft Office; Basic knowledge of Python/vPython and Root/C++

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