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Laura M. Lee

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High Energy, Reliable, and Highly Motivated student with a strong academic background in Astronomy and Physics. 3.5 Years into a rigorous Astronomy undergraduate program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Recognized for being driven, organized, and personable. Open to pursuing opportunities to conduct research, and develop skills within the Physics & Astronomy field.
 

Strong track record of results:

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  • Working independently and demonstrating learning agility to solve complex problems.

  • Leveraging strong technical acumen to operate, maintain, and understand complex hardware and software.

Work​
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Space Center Houston, Houston, TX     
05/2019 to 08/2019
 
Summer Educational Program Internship
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  • Designed and implemented educational camp experiences related to NASA’s ongoing areas of research.
  • Engaged in public education sessions with Space Center visitors about space exploration.
  • Aided in the production of special event experiences, and worked in conjunction with several companies (NASA, Boeing, and YHWY Games).

 

 

 
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ
09/2018 to Present
 
Teacher Assistant – Campus Observatory
 
  • Engaged with highly technical equipment in a workshop environment.
  • Maintained observatory hardware and software to improve overall instrument performance.
  • Operated a radio antenna, meteor camera, as well as various developmental-stage telescopes and novel instruments.
     
 
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ
08/2017 to 08/2019
 
Orientation Leader
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  • Charged with helping a group of new students adapt to campus life.
  • Worked closely with new students and their families on a wide variety of topics including academics, student involvement, and housing options.
  • Educated the students on healthy relationships, informing them of counselors and campus security outreach protocol.
  • Introduced students to campus life by providing mentorship their first few days in college.
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Key Courses Taken

Physics I 

Physics II 

Physics III 

Electricity and Magnetism

Modern Physics 

Quantum Mechanics

Optics

Particle Physics and Cosmology

General Astronomy

Intermediate Astronomy

Astrophysics

Techniques of Observational Astronomy

Senior Research Thesis

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Key Skills

Matlab

Mathematica

LaTex

Python

C

Unix/Linux

Microsoft Office

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Education
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science, Astronomy, with a Minor in Mathematics (May 2020)
 
Senior Thesis: Eclipsing Binary Solar Masses (Published January 2021)
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  • Cumulative GPA of 3.47.
  • Recipient of Chancellor Scholarship; Women of Excellence Award.
  • Student Athlete: Member and Marketing Chair of the Eagle Dance Team.
  • Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics, 2018,
    Utah State University.
  • 235th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society,
    Honolulu, HI (2020).
    • Poster presentation covering Senior Thesis: The First Visual Orbit of a WN Star.​
  • Delta Phi Epsilon, Social Chair (2019-Present); Former VP of Academic of Affairs (2018-2019)
  • Society of Physics Student, Secretary (2018-2020).
  • Sigma Pi Sigma Honor Society (2020).
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