Matthew Sarmiento
“Nothing is worth more than this day.” — Goethe
San Ramon, CA
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EDUCATION
M.A. Mathematics — Boston College
Research: Representation Theory
Thesis: “Representations of Weyl Groups on Zero Weight Spaces”
GPA: 3.88
B.A. Mathematics — Columbia University
2010 - 2014
Highest Honors in Mathematics
Senior Thesis: “Local Class Field Theory”
GPA: 3.70 Major GPA: 3.83
EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Fellow, Boston College
2015 - 2018
Conducted research addressing open problems in the fields of Representation Theory, Linear Algebra, and Lie Groups.
Graduate Instructor, Boston College
2015 - 2018
Taught Single & Multivariable Calculus, Discrete Math, Abstract Algebra, and Intro to Probability & Statistics.
Mathematics Instructor, Cardinal Education
2014 - 2015
Comprehensive mathematics educator and academic mentor.
Research Assistant, Mathematical Sciences Institute
Summer 2013
A premier REU for mathematics undergraduates. Collaborated on open problems in Algebraic Combinatorics & Representation Theory.
Teaching Assistant, Columbia University
Spring 2014
TA for advanced course in Number Theory & Cryptography. One of three seniors awarded a TA position in recognition of excellence in the major.
SKILLS
Python (NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib), Java, SQL, R, MATLAB, SageMath
HONORS
Highest Honors in Mathematics
Awarded annually to two seniors in mathematics. Must have a Major GPA of 3.6, complete a Senior Thesis of merit, and be nominated by two faculty members.
Graduate Research Fellowship
Awarded to select incoming graduate students in recognition of exceptional research potential.
Donald J. White Teaching Award
Awarded to two graduate instructors per department in recognition of excellence in and commitment to teaching.
Outstanding Research Awards
At AMS-MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings and SACNAS National Conference.
LANGUAGES
English: Native; Japanese & Spanish: Professional Working Proficiency
PROJECTS
Characters of Weyl Groups
Designed & implemented a program in SageMath to determine the character tables of certain “Weyl Groups”.