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diff --git a/public/index.html b/public/index.html index 11af463..22c5e0a 100644 --- a/public/index.html +++ b/public/index.html @@ -58,8 +58,18 @@ Thanks for stopping by! —Blaise <h2 id="experience"><span><a href="#experience" style=color:#f0c674>EXPERIENCE</a></span></h2> <header><h3><p class=space-between> +<span>Instrumentation Lab Director</span> +<span>2024-present</span> +</p></h3> +<em>University of Wisconsin-Madison</em><br> +<ul> + <li>Teach several graduate-level courses: instrumental, electrochemistry, separations, electronics.</li> + <li>Design and publish lab exercises and instrumentation.</li> +</ul> + +<header><h3><p class=space-between> <span>Instrumentation Scientist</span> -<span>2018-present</span> +<span>2018-2024</span> </p></h3> <em>University of Wisconsin-Madison</em><br> <ul> @@ -121,10 +131,51 @@ For more information, see my thesis: <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1 <ol reversed> <li> +<header><h3><a href="https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0262638">Algorithmic approaches to automate OPA tuning for frequency domain spectroscopy</a></h3> +<em> + Sunden, K. F.; + Kohler, D. D.; + McDonnell, R. P.; + Morrow, D. J.; + Lafayette, D. P.; + Kaufman, E. M.; + Scheeler, J. M.; + Handali, J. D.; + Czech, K. J.; + Thompson, B. J.; + and + Wright, J. C. +</em><br> +The Journal of Chemical Physics (2025) +<ul> + <li>Described an approach to fully automating OPA tuning for CMDS.</li> + <li>Developed and published associated software.</li> + <li>Showed automated approach applied to multiple, fundamentally different, spectrometers.</li> + <li>Issue cover art.</li> + <li><a href="https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/5PZE6">Raw data and code freely available on the Open Science Framework</a>.</li> +</ul> +</li> + +<li> +<header><h3><a href="https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0271282">Calibration of optical parametric amplifiers for frequency-domain ultrafast coherent multidimensional spectroscopic studies</a></h3> +<em> + Kain, S.; + Thompson, B. J.; + Kohler, D. D.; + and + Wright, J. C.; +</em><br> +Review of Scientific Instruments (2025) +<ul> + <li>Described special challenges in properly calibrating OPAs used with ultrafast pulses.</li> +</ul> +</li> + +<li> <header><h3><a href="https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0135255">The yaq project: Standardized software enabling flexible instrumentation </a></h3> <em> Sunden, K. F.; - Kohler, D. K.; + Kohler, D. D.; Meyer, K. A.; Cruz Parrilla, P. L.; Wright, J. C.; @@ -402,6 +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> @@ -442,48 +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> @@ -508,6 +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> @@ -520,6 +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> @@ -545,16 +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> @@ -576,16 +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> @@ -597,63 +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</span> -</p></h3> -Awarded by Graduate Students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for outstanding mentorship -of young researchers. -Won twice: 2022 and 2023. - -<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. - </body> </html> |