Glick_Farrah_resume
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics, achieved December 2017
California State University San Marcos
• Associate of Arts, Aviation Management, achieved May 2008
Palomar College, San Marcos, CA
• Certificate, Manufacturing Leadership Certificate, expected January 2020
MiraCosta College, Oceanside, CA
SKILLS
Astrophysics laboratory equipment operation: cryocooler, mass spectrometer, FTIR spectrometer, ultra-high vacuum system; Technical communication, soldering
Software: MATLAB, Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft suite, Adobe Photoshop
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
I. Experimental Astrophysics Researcher, Aug. 2016 – Present, at California State University San Marcos, under Dr. Gerardo Dominguez
A. Develop and verify MATLAB data transmission interface for electron gun
B. Facilitate training program for peers to learn proper procedures for infrared
spectrometer
C. Calibrate and repair mass spectrometer (Picarro device)
D. Manage ultra-high vacuum chamber and pipe lines, write standard operating
procedures for low-pressure water experiments
II. Infrared Spectrometry Technical Analyst, Feb. 2017 – Aug. 2017 at Hydrologic Research Center, in San Diego, CA
A. Experiment with infrared response of tree rings to validate hypothesis on climate or weather patterns
B. Publish standard operating procedure; demonstrate findings at technical review meeting
III. Water Isotopes Summer Scholar, May 2016 – Aug. 2016, at California State University San Marcos, under Dr. Gerardo Dominguez
A. Create test methodology to understand charcoal/water adsorption effects as it applies to the problem of clogged micro syringes
B. Demonstrate and share findings at public research conference
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
IV. CLASP In-Class Aide, Jan. 2016 – Dec. 2017, in the Department of Physics at California State University San Marcos
A. Stimulate conceptual understanding and verbalizing of physics concepts to groups of four college students in the collaborative learning through active sense-making (CLASP) classroom setting
B. Prompt critical thinking techniques so students realize the multiple ways by which to solve multidisciplinary (physics, chemistry, and biology) problems
V. Cryogenic Engineering Intern, Jul. 2017 – Sep 2017, at Quantum Design inSan Diego, CA
A. Develop manufacturing assembly procedure for cryocooler cold head
B. Expand capacity for cold head and compressor test stations
C. Investigate and debug equipment sensors
VI. Semiconductor Research Intern, Jun. 2015 – Sep. 2015, at EOTRON in Oceanside, CA
A. Photograph and measure heat sink prototype dimensions with microscope camera
B. Determine circuit paths for prototype mounting system (heat plate, compressor, PID)
C. Write presentation report about prototype performance and specifications
SUPPORTING EXPERIENCE
VII. Volunteer Laser Cutter Technician, Jan. 2018 – Present, through California State University, San Marcos
A. Connect laser cutter to computer and restore machine for use in afterschool mechanical cardboard gear projects for middle school students
B. Write standard operating procedures for laser cutting and laser engraving
VIII. STEM Ambassador, Jan. 2014 – Aug. 2015, at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA
A. Direct hands-on activities in STEM workshops for kindergarten – 12th grade students
B. Present career options in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
IX. Driving Instructor, Jan. 2014 – Feb. 2017, at Bakkers Driving School in Escondido, CA
A. Train students in vehicles on public roadways to build motor and vision skills
B. Prepare pupils to take the DMV drive test
X. Copy Center Associate, Mar. 2012 – Jun. 2014, at Staples in San Diego, CA
A. Provide in-person print project assistance to customers in retail store
B. Maintain/operate office machines (multi-function laser copiers, scanners, folding machines, paper trimmers, hole-punchers, business card cutting machines, laminators, wide-format printers)
XI. Office Coordinator, Sep. 2008 – Mar. 2012, at Comverge Inc. in Poway, CA
A. Utilize Microsoft Maps software to group service requests and schedule technicians across SDG&E's service area (counties of San Diego and Orange).
B. Present software errors and debug with software development team
ACTIVITIES
Treasurer, Society of Physics Students, Aug. 2016 – May 2017
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics, achieved December 2017
California State University San Marcos
• Associate of Arts, Aviation Management, achieved May 2008
Palomar College, San Marcos, CA
• Certificate, Manufacturing Leadership Certificate, expected January 2020
MiraCosta College, Oceanside, CA
SKILLS
Astrophysics laboratory equipment operation: cryocooler, mass spectrometer, FTIR spectrometer, ultra-high vacuum system; Technical communication, soldering
Software: MATLAB, Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft suite, Adobe Photoshop
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
I. Experimental Astrophysics Researcher, Aug. 2016 – Present, at California State University San Marcos, under Dr. Gerardo Dominguez
A. Develop and verify MATLAB data transmission interface for electron gun
B. Facilitate training program for peers to learn proper procedures for infrared
spectrometer
C. Calibrate and repair mass spectrometer (Picarro device)
D. Manage ultra-high vacuum chamber and pipe lines, write standard operating
procedures for low-pressure water experiments
II. Infrared Spectrometry Technical Analyst, Feb. 2017 – Aug. 2017 at Hydrologic Research Center, in San Diego, CA
A. Experiment with infrared response of tree rings to validate hypothesis on climate or weather patterns
B. Publish standard operating procedure; demonstrate findings at technical review meeting
III. Water Isotopes Summer Scholar, May 2016 – Aug. 2016, at California State University San Marcos, under Dr. Gerardo Dominguez
A. Create test methodology to understand charcoal/water adsorption effects as it applies to the problem of clogged micro syringes
B. Demonstrate and share findings at public research conference
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
IV. CLASP In-Class Aide, Jan. 2016 – Dec. 2017, in the Department of Physics at California State University San Marcos
A. Stimulate conceptual understanding and verbalizing of physics concepts to groups of four college students in the collaborative learning through active sense-making (CLASP) classroom setting
B. Prompt critical thinking techniques so students realize the multiple ways by which to solve multidisciplinary (physics, chemistry, and biology) problems
V. Cryogenic Engineering Intern, Jul. 2017 – Sep 2017, at Quantum Design inSan Diego, CA
A. Develop manufacturing assembly procedure for cryocooler cold head
B. Expand capacity for cold head and compressor test stations
C. Investigate and debug equipment sensors
VI. Semiconductor Research Intern, Jun. 2015 – Sep. 2015, at EOTRON in Oceanside, CA
A. Photograph and measure heat sink prototype dimensions with microscope camera
B. Determine circuit paths for prototype mounting system (heat plate, compressor, PID)
C. Write presentation report about prototype performance and specifications
SUPPORTING EXPERIENCE
VII. Volunteer Laser Cutter Technician, Jan. 2018 – Present, through California State University, San Marcos
A. Connect laser cutter to computer and restore machine for use in afterschool mechanical cardboard gear projects for middle school students
B. Write standard operating procedures for laser cutting and laser engraving
VIII. STEM Ambassador, Jan. 2014 – Aug. 2015, at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA
A. Direct hands-on activities in STEM workshops for kindergarten – 12th grade students
B. Present career options in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
IX. Driving Instructor, Jan. 2014 – Feb. 2017, at Bakkers Driving School in Escondido, CA
A. Train students in vehicles on public roadways to build motor and vision skills
B. Prepare pupils to take the DMV drive test
X. Copy Center Associate, Mar. 2012 – Jun. 2014, at Staples in San Diego, CA
A. Provide in-person print project assistance to customers in retail store
B. Maintain/operate office machines (multi-function laser copiers, scanners, folding machines, paper trimmers, hole-punchers, business card cutting machines, laminators, wide-format printers)
XI. Office Coordinator, Sep. 2008 – Mar. 2012, at Comverge Inc. in Poway, CA
A. Utilize Microsoft Maps software to group service requests and schedule technicians across SDG&E's service area (counties of San Diego and Orange).
B. Present software errors and debug with software development team
ACTIVITIES
Treasurer, Society of Physics Students, Aug. 2016 – May 2017