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Katie C

@katiec

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Aspiring data scientist with expertise in computational physics.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my computational skills in a collaborative environment, focusing on innovative research and data-driven solutions.

I am a dedicated researcher and educator with a Master of Science in Astronomy and Space Sciences from Cornell University. My academic journey has been marked by a strong focus on computational physics, where I applied novel statistical methods to cosmological maps, achieving a 5% improvement in constraints on our cosmological paradigm. My work has been recognized with two NASA NY Space Grants, totaling approximately $43,000, and I have had the privilege of presenting my findings at prestigious conferences, including those at Stanford and the Flatiron Center for Computational Astrophysics.

In addition to my research, I have extensive teaching experience, having led Python bootcamps for undergraduate students and provided tutoring in math, physics, and computer science. My passion for education is complemented by my commitment to fostering STEM interest among young students, as evidenced by my role as a conference organizer for middle school girls pursuing STEM education. I believe in the power of mentorship and strive to make complex subjects accessible and engaging for all learners.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Math, Physics, and Computer Science Tutor

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Freelancer

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year)

Provided weekly tutoring to high school and university students in math, physics, and computer science. Planned and tailored lessons to address individual student needs and academic goals effectively.

Tutoring Lesson planning Academic Support Computer Science Physical Science

Teaching and Communication

Cornell University

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years)

Gained extensive experience in teaching, tutoring, mentoring, and presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences. Led intensive Python bootcamps for undergraduate students, culminating in group projects applying coding skills to physics problems.

Teaching Mentoring Public Speaking Python Technical Training Curriculum Development

Researcher in Computational Physics

Cornell University

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years)

Led a self-directed project applying novel statistical methods to cosmological maps, improving constraints on the cosmological paradigm by 5%. Secured two NASA NY Space Grants totaling approximately $43k for this research.

Statistical Analysis Machine Learning Cosmological Maps Data Analysis Python TensorFlow Keras PyTorch

Data Analysis Research Fellowship

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Modified existing modeling and analysis tools to generate HEALPix predictive sky maps for the LOX gamma-ray astronomy mission concept. Extracted observational signatures from supernovae simulations using dimensionality reduction techniques.

Data Analysis Modeling HEALPix Gamma Ray Astronomy Dimension Reduction T SNE

National Science Foundation Research Scholar

Niels Bohr Institute

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Collaborated with international colleagues on seminars, journal clubs, and workshops. Developed an algorithm to track galaxy dynamics in an early universe simulation dataset, enabling analysis of evolving galaxy properties.

Research Algorithm Development Data Analysis Galaxy Collaboration Python