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--- a/public/ThompsonBlaiseCV.tex
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@@ -176,6 +176,15 @@
\begin{rSection}{Presentations}
\begin{etaremune}[leftmargin = 1.75 em]
+ \item \textit{Workshop:} \underline{Thompson, B.J.} \& Lampkin, P.
+ Open-Source Hardware in the Chemistry Teaching Lab
+ (2026) \\
+ \textit{Biennial Conference on Chemical Education}
+ Madison, WI USA
+ \item \textit{Organizer:}
+ \textit{Build, Create, Share: Fostering Innovation and the Role of Open Source Hardware}
+ (2026) \\
+ Madison, WI USA
\item \textit{Presentation:} \underline{Thompson, B. J.}
The Role of Electronics Shops In a Research Environment
(2024) \\
@@ -218,9 +227,9 @@
\end{rSection}
\begin{rSection}{Awards \& Honors}
- \begin{rSubsection}{GSFLC Mentor Award}{2022, 2023, 2024, 2025}{}{}
+ \begin{rSubsection}{GSFLC Mentor Award}{2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026}{}{}
\item Awarded by Graduate Students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for outstanding
- mentorship \\ of young researchers. Won four times.
+ mentorship \\ of young researchers. Won five times.
\end{rSubsection}
\begin{rSubsection}{Nominated: Letters \& Science Early Career Award}{2020}{}{}
\item Nominated by Chemistry Department faculty, graduate students, and postdocs for
@@ -249,22 +258,12 @@
\clearpage
\begin{rSection}{Teaching Experience}
- \begin{rSubsection}{Graduate Chemical Instrumentation: Design \& Control (Electronics)}{2017, 2019 - 2024}
- {7 semesters}{UW-Madison}
- \item Led laboratory section of course.
- \item Introduced graduate students to basic electronics skills such as bread-boarding,
- oscilloscope usage, \\ component choice and enclosure design and construction.
- \item Assisted students during extended independent instrument design and construction.
- \item Assisted in course design and improvement.
+ \begin{rSubsection}{Graduate Chemical Instrumentation: Design \& Control (Electronics)}{2017, 2019 - 2026}
+ {9 semesters}{UW-Madison}
+ \item Course instructor of record.
\end{rSubsection}
- \begin{rSubsection}{Fundamentals of Analytical Science (Quantitative Analysis)}{2018}
- {Teaching Assistant, 1 semester}{UW-Madison}
- \item Led laboratory and discussion sections for honors section.
- \item Prepared worksheets and homework keys.
- \item Contributed to staff notes for future teaching assistants.
- \end{rSubsection}
- \begin{rSubsection}{Graduate Instrumental Analysis}{2012, 2015}{Teaching Assistant, 2
- semesters}{UW-Madison}
+ \begin{rSubsection}{Graduate Instrumental Analysis}{2012, 2015, 2024, 2025}
+ {4 semesters}{UW-Madison}
\item Led laboratory section of course.
\item Prepared homework assignments and led
homework review sessions.
@@ -273,11 +272,25 @@
first-year graduate students to script-based programming.
\item Received James W. Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award.
\end{rSubsection}
- \begin{rSubsection}{Undergraduate Research Mentor}{2012 - 2013, 2015 - 2017}
- {6 semesters}{UW-Madison}
- \item Designed appropriate experiments that were complementary to my own research.
- \item Introduced undergraduates to spectroscopy, programming, and instrument design.
- \item Advised students in coursework and future directions.
+ \begin{rSubsection}{Electrochemistry}{2024, 2025}
+ {2 semesters}{UW-Madison}
+ \item Led laboratory section of course.
+ \item Designed and delivered Impedance Spectroscopy curriculum.
+ \end{rSubsection}
+ \begin{rSubsection}{Undergraduate Chemical Instrumentation}{2025, 2026}
+ {2 semesters}{UW-Madison}
+ \item Led laboratory section of course.
+ \item Designed problem sets.
+ \end{rSubsection}
+ \begin{rSubsection}{Separations in Chemical Analysis}{2024}
+ {1 semester}{UW-Madison}
+ \item Led laboratory section of course.
+ \end{rSubsection}
+ \begin{rSubsection}{Fundamentals of Analytical Science (Quantitative Analysis)}{2018}
+ {Teaching Assistant, 1 semester}{UW-Madison}
+ \item Led laboratory and discussion sections for honors section.
+ \item Prepared worksheets and homework keys.
+ \item Contributed to staff notes for future teaching assistants.
\end{rSubsection}
\begin{rSubsection}{General Chemistry II}{2011, 2012}{Teaching Assistant, 2
semesters}{UW-Madison}
@@ -296,12 +309,17 @@
\pagebreak
\begin{rSection}{Service Activites \& Community Involvement}
- \begin{rSubsection}{Chemical Coders}{2023 - 2024}
+ \begin{rSubsection}{Chemical Coders}{2023 - 2026}
{Organizer}{Madison WI}
\item Worked with three graduate students to start new departmental group focused on software development.
\item Interfaced department with campus data science hub.
\end{rSubsection}
- \begin{rSubsection}{Science Olympiad}{2019 - 2021}
+ \begin{rSubsection}{Science Bowl}{2017 - 2026}
+ {Scientific Judge \& Moderator}{Madison WI}
+ \item Judged middle school students in statewide science-knowledge competition.
+ \item Winning team proceeded to national competition.
+ \end{rSubsection}
+ \begin{rSubsection}{Science Olympiad}{2019 - 2021}
{Coach}{Madison WI}
\item Lead ``mechatronics'' section of region-wide science and engineering competition for \\
middle- and high-school students (2019).
@@ -310,11 +328,6 @@
design and construction.
\item Created and curated real electronic hardware for use during test.
\end{rSubsection}
- \begin{rSubsection}{Science Bowl}{2017, 2019}
- {Scientific Judge \& Moderator}{Madison WI}
- \item Judged middle school students in statewide science-knowledge competition.
- \item Winning team proceeded to national competition.
- \end{rSubsection}
\begin{rSubsection}{Plasma Group Python Introduction}{2017}{Assistant}{UW-Madison}
\item Helped introduce a group of faculty and graduate Students in Physics to Python.
\item Created lesson sections and chose topics.
diff --git a/public/index.html b/public/index.html
index 6acce59..22c5e0a 100644
--- a/public/index.html
+++ b/public/index.html
@@ -453,6 +453,27 @@ Journal of the Americal Chemical Society (2014)
<ol reversed>
<li>
+<header><h3>Open-Source Hardware in the Chemistry Teaching Lab</h3>
+<em>Workshop Leader</em><br>
+Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (2026) <br>
+Madison, WI USA
+</li>
+
+<li>
+<header><h3>Build, Create, Share: Fostering Innovation and the Role of Open Source Hardware</h3>
+<em>Organizer</em><br>
+University of Wisconsin--Madison Open Source Program Office (2026) <br>
+Madison, WI USA
+</li>
+
+<li>
+<header><h3><a href="./cshema-2024-04-10.pdf">The Role of Electronics Shops In a Research Environment</a></h3>
+<em>Presentation</em><br>
+CSHEMA Symposium on Electrical Safety (2024) <br>
+Madison, WI USA
+</li>
+
+<li>
<header><h3><a href="./boulder-2020-05-07.pdf">Scientific Software Development: A Pragmatic Approach</a></h3>
<em>Invited Speaker</em><br>
University of Colorado Boulder Department of Chemistry (2020) <br>
@@ -493,48 +514,64 @@ Madison, WI USA
<header><h3><p class=space-between>
<span>Graduate Chemical Instrumentation:<br>Design & Control</span>
- <span>2017, 2019-2020</span>
+ <span>2017, 2019-2026</span>
</p></h3>
-<em>Teaching assistant, 1 semester. Lab manager, 2 semesters.</em>
+<em>9 semesters.</em>
+<ul>
+ <li>Course instructor of record.</li>
+</ul>
+
+<header><h3><p class=space-between>
+ <span>Graduate Instrumental Analysis</span>
+ <span>2012, 2015, 2024, 2025</span>
+</p></h3>
+<em>4 semesters.</em>
<ul>
<li>Led laboratory section of course.</li>
- <li>Introduced graduate students to basic electronics skills such as breadboarding, oscilliscope usage, component choice, and circuit analysis.</li>
- <li>Assisted students during extended independent instrument design and construction.</li>
- <li>Assisted in course design and improvement.</li>
+ <li>Prepared homework assignments and led homework review sessions.</li>
+ <li>Lectured in professor's absence.</li>
+ <li>Switched course from mathcad to Python using Jupyter notebooks, introducing first-year graduate students to script-based programming.</li>
+ <li>Received James W. Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award.</li>
</ul>
<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span>Fundamentals of Analytical Science <br> (Quantitative Analysis)</span>
- <span>2018</span>
+ <span>Electrochemistry</span>
+ <span>2024, 2025</span>
</p></h3>
-<em>Teaching assistant, 1 semester.</em>
+<em>2 semesters.</em>
<ul>
- <li>Led laboratory and discussion sections for honors section.</li>
- <li>Prepared worksheets and homework keys.</li>
- <li>Contributed to staff notes for future teaching assistants.</li>
+ <li>Led laboratory secton of course.</li>
+ <li>Designed and delivered Impedance Spectroscopy curriculum.</li>
</ul>
<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span>Graduate Instrumental Analysis</span>
- <span>2012, 2015</span>
+ <span>Undergraduate Chemical Instrumentation</span>
+ <span>2025, 2026</span>
</p></h3>
-<em>Teaching assistant, 2 semesters.</em>
+<em>2 semesters.</em>
<ul>
- <li>Led laboratory section of course.</li>
- <li>Prepared homework assignments and led homework review sessions.</li>
- <li>Lectured in professor's absence.</li>
- <li>Switched course from mathcad to Python using Jupyter notebooks, introducing first-year graduate students to script-based programming.</li>
+ <li>Led laboratory secton of course.</li>
+ <li>Designed problem sets.</li>
</ul>
<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span>Undergraduate Research Mentor</span>
- <span>2012-2013, 2015-2017</span>
+ <span>Separations in Chemical Analysis</span>
+ <span>2025, 2026</span>
</p></h3>
-<em>6 semesters.</em>
+<em>1 semester.</em>
<ul>
- <li>Designed appropriate experiments that were complementary to my own research.</li>
- <li>Introduced undergraduates to spectroscopy, programming, and instrument design.</li>
- <li>Advised students in coursework and future directions.</li>
+ <li>Led laboratory secton of course.</li>
+</ul>
+
+<header><h3><p class=space-between>
+ <span>Fundamentals of Analytical Science <br> (Quantitative Analysis)</span>
+ <span>2018</span>
+</p></h3>
+<em>Teaching assistant, 1 semester.</em>
+<ul>
+ <li>Led laboratory and discussion sections for honors section.</li>
+ <li>Prepared worksheets and homework keys.</li>
+ <li>Contributed to staff notes for future teaching assistants.</li>
</ul>
<header><h3><p class=space-between>
@@ -559,6 +596,64 @@ Madison, WI USA
<li>Attended regular meetings to share teaching strategies with other peer leaders.</li>
</ul>
+<h2 id="awards"><span><a href="#awards" style=color:#f0c674>AWARDS</a></span></h2>
+
+<header><h3><p class=space-between>
+ <span><a href="./gsflc-mentor-award.pdf">GSFLC Mentor Award</a></span>
+ <span>2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026</span>
+</p></h3>
+Awarded by Graduate Students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for outstanding mentorship
+of young researchers.
+Won five times.
+
+<header><h3><p class=space-between>
+ <span>Nominated: Letters & Science Early Career Award</span>
+ <span>2020</span>
+</p></h3>
+Nominated by Chemistry Department faculty, graduate students, and postdocs for outstanding performance, promise of future contributions, and a high degree of professionalism. See <a href=./early-career-letter.pdf>letter from the Dean of Letters & Sciences</a>.
+
+<header><h3><p class=space-between>
+ <span>Roger Carlson Award</span>
+ <span>2017</span>
+</p></h3>
+Awarded by the University of Wisconsin Chemistry department for excellence in research.
+
+<header><h3><p class=space-between>
+ <span>James W. Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award</span>
+ <span>2016</span>
+</p></h3>
+Selected by University of Wisconsin Chemistry students and faculty as one of the most outstanding teaching assistants of the 2015-2016 school year.
+
+<header><h3><p class=space-between>
+ <span>Rodney F. Johonnot Graduate Award</span>
+ <span>2011</span>
+</p></h3>
+Selected by Bates College faculty as most deserving of aid in furthering his or her studies in professonal or postgraduate work.
+
+<header><h3><p class=space-between>
+ <span><a href="https://www.bates.edu/alumni/collegekey/">Bates College Key</a></span>
+ <span>2011</span>
+</p></h3>
+Awarded by Bates College faculty and staff to 20 students in each graduating class based on academic standing, character, campus and community service, leadership, and future promise.
+
+<header><h3><p class=space-between>
+ <span><a href="president's-excellence-award.jpg">President's Excellence Award</a></span>
+ <span>2007</span>
+</p></h3>
+Awarded for high achievement in High School academics.
+
+<header><h3><p class=space-between>
+ <span><a href="science-honor-society.jpg">Science National Honor Society</a></span>
+ <span>2007</span>
+</p></h3>
+Awarded for high achievement in science within High School.
+
+<header><h3><p class=space-between>
+ <span>National Honor Society</span>
+ <span>2007</span>
+</p></h3>
+Awarded for scholarship, leadership, service and character during High School.
+
<h2 id="service"><span><a href="#service" style=color:#f0c674>SERVICE</a></span></h2>
<header><h3><p class=space-between>
@@ -571,6 +666,16 @@ Madison, WI USA
</ul>
<header><h3><p class=space-between>
+ <span><a href="https://science.energy.gov/wdts/nsb">Science Bowl</a></span>
+ <span>2017-2026</span>
+</p></h3>
+<em>Scientific Judge & Moderator</em>
+<ul>
+ <li>Judged middle school students in statewide science-knowledge competition.</li>
+ <li>Winning team proceeded to national competition.</li>
+</ul>
+
+<header><h3><p class=space-between>
<span><a href="https://www.soinc.org/">Science Olympiad</a></span>
<span>2019-2020</span>
</p></h3>
@@ -596,16 +701,6 @@ Madison, WI USA
</ul>
<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span><a href="https://science.energy.gov/wdts/nsb">Science Bowl</a></span>
- <span>2017, 2019</span>
-</p></h3>
-<em>Scientific Judge & Moderator</em>
-<ul>
- <li>Judged middle school students in statewide science-knowledge competition.</li>
- <li>Winning team proceeded to national competition.</li>
-</ul>
-
-<header><h3><p class=space-between>
<span>Plasma Group Python Introduction</span>
<span>2017</span>
</p></h3>
@@ -627,16 +722,6 @@ Madison, WI USA
</ul>
<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span>OutFront</span>
- <span>2009-2010</span>
-</p></h3>
-<em>President</em>
-<ul>
- <li>Held weekly meetings, organized social and political events.</li>
- <li>For the first time, organized and executed collaborative events with other local LGBTQ groups in Lewiston ME.</li>
-</ul>
-
-<header><h3><p class=space-between>
<span>Freewill Folk Society</span>
<span>2008-2011</span>
</p></h3>
@@ -648,63 +733,5 @@ Madison, WI USA
<li>See publication in Lewiston Sun Journal: <a href="https://www.sunjournal.com/2009/10/25/dancing-different-beat/">"Dancing to a different beat"</a></li>
</ul>
-<h2 id="awards"><span><a href="#awards" style=color:#f0c674>AWARDS</a></span></h2>
-
-<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span><a href="./gsflc-mentor-award.pdf">GSFLC Mentor Award</a></span>
- <span>2022, 2023, 2024, 2025</span>
-</p></h3>
-Awarded by Graduate Students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for outstanding mentorship
-of young researchers.
-Won four times.
-
-<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span>Nominated: Letters & Science Early Career Award</span>
- <span>2020</span>
-</p></h3>
-Nominated by Chemistry Department faculty, graduate students, and postdocs for outstanding performance, promise of future contributions, and a high degree of professionalism. See <a href=./early-career-letter.pdf>letter from the Dean of Letters & Sciences</a>.
-
-<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span>Roger Carlson Award</span>
- <span>2017</span>
-</p></h3>
-Awarded by the University of Wisconsin Chemistry department for excellence in research.
-
-<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span>James W. Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award</span>
- <span>2016</span>
-</p></h3>
-Selected by University of Wisconsin Chemistry students and faculty as one of the most outstanding teaching assistants of the 2015-2016 school year.
-
-<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span>Rodney F. Johonnot Graduate Award</span>
- <span>2011</span>
-</p></h3>
-Selected by Bates College faculty as most deserving of aid in furthering his or her studies in professonal or postgraduate work.
-
-<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span><a href="https://www.bates.edu/alumni/collegekey/">Bates College Key</a></span>
- <span>2011</span>
-</p></h3>
-Awarded by Bates College faculty and staff to 20 students in each graduating class based on academic standing, character, campus and community service, leadership, and future promise.
-
-<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span><a href="president's-excellence-award.jpg">President's Excellence Award</a></span>
- <span>2007</span>
-</p></h3>
-Awarded for high achievement in High School academics.
-
-<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span><a href="science-honor-society.jpg">Science National Honor Society</a></span>
- <span>2007</span>
-</p></h3>
-Awarded for high achievement in science within High School.
-
-<header><h3><p class=space-between>
- <span>National Honor Society</span>
- <span>2007</span>
-</p></h3>
-Awarded for scholarship, leadership, service and character during High School.
-
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