From 52f2948de3f3c957db30b5739953d838fdde7d8c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Blaise Thompson Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:05:07 -0500 Subject: yearly review fy 2026 --- public/index.html | 231 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------------ 1 file changed, 129 insertions(+), 102 deletions(-) (limited to 'public/index.html') diff --git a/public/index.html b/public/index.html index 6acce59..22c5e0a 100644 --- a/public/index.html +++ b/public/index.html @@ -452,6 +452,27 @@ Journal of the Americal Chemical Society (2014)
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    Open-Source Hardware in the Chemistry Teaching Lab

    +Workshop Leader
    +Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (2026)
    +Madison, WI USA +
    2. + +
  2. +

    Build, Create, Share: Fostering Innovation and the Role of Open Source Hardware

    +Organizer
    +University of Wisconsin--Madison Open Source Program Office (2026)
    +Madison, WI USA +
    3. + +
  3. +

    The Role of Electronics Shops In a Research Environment

    +Presentation
    +CSHEMA Symposium on Electrical Safety (2024)
    +Madison, WI USA +
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  4. Scientific Software Development: A Pragmatic Approach

    Invited Speaker
    @@ -493,48 +514,64 @@ Madison, WI USA

    Graduate Chemical Instrumentation:
    Design & Control     - 2017, 2019-2020 + 2017, 2019-2026

    -Teaching assistant, 1 semester. Lab manager, 2 semesters. +9 semesters. +
      +
    • Course instructor of record.
      • +
    + +

    + Graduate Instrumental Analysis + 2012, 2015, 2024, 2025 +

    +4 semesters.
    • Led laboratory section of course.
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    • Introduced graduate students to basic electronics skills such as breadboarding, oscilliscope usage, component choice, and circuit analysis.
      • -
    • Assisted students during extended independent instrument design and construction.
      • -
    • Assisted in course design and improvement.
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    • Prepared homework assignments and led homework review sessions.
      • +
    • Lectured in professor's absence.
      • +
    • Switched course from mathcad to Python using Jupyter notebooks, introducing first-year graduate students to script-based programming.
      • +
    • Received James W. Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award.

    - Fundamentals of Analytical Science
    (Quantitative Analysis)     - 2018 + Electrochemistry + 2024, 2025

    -Teaching assistant, 1 semester. +2 semesters.
      -
    • Led laboratory and discussion sections for honors section.
      • -
    • Prepared worksheets and homework keys.
      • -
    • Contributed to staff notes for future teaching assistants.
      • +
    • Led laboratory secton of course.
      • +
    • Designed and delivered Impedance Spectroscopy curriculum.

    - Graduate Instrumental Analysis - 2012, 2015 + Undergraduate Chemical Instrumentation + 2025, 2026

    -Teaching assistant, 2 semesters. +2 semesters.
      -
    • Led laboratory section of course.
      • -
    • Prepared homework assignments and led homework review sessions.
      • -
    • Lectured in professor's absence.
      • -
    • Switched course from mathcad to Python using Jupyter notebooks, introducing first-year graduate students to script-based programming.
      • +
    • Led laboratory secton of course.
      • +
    • Designed problem sets.

    - Undergraduate Research Mentor - 2012-2013, 2015-2017 + Separations in Chemical Analysis + 2025, 2026

    -6 semesters. +1 semester.
      -
    • Designed appropriate experiments that were complementary to my own research.
      • -
    • Introduced undergraduates to spectroscopy, programming, and instrument design.
      • -
    • Advised students in coursework and future directions.
      • +
    • Led laboratory secton of course.
      • +
    + +

    + Fundamentals of Analytical Science
    (Quantitative Analysis)     + 2018 +

    +Teaching assistant, 1 semester. +
      +
    • Led laboratory and discussion sections for honors section.
      • +
    • Prepared worksheets and homework keys.
      • +
    • Contributed to staff notes for future teaching assistants.

    @@ -559,6 +596,64 @@ Madison, WI USA

  5. Attended regular meetings to share teaching strategies with other peer leaders.
    6. +

    AWARDS

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    + GSFLC Mentor Award + 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 +

    +Awarded by Graduate Students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for outstanding mentorship +of young researchers. +Won five times. + +

    + Nominated: Letters & Science Early Career Award + 2020 +

    +Nominated by Chemistry Department faculty, graduate students, and postdocs for outstanding performance, promise of future contributions, and a high degree of professionalism. See letter from the Dean of Letters & Sciences. + +

    + Roger Carlson Award + 2017 +

    +Awarded by the University of Wisconsin Chemistry department for excellence in research. + +

    + James W. Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award + 2016 +

    +Selected by University of Wisconsin Chemistry students and faculty as one of the most outstanding teaching assistants of the 2015-2016 school year. + +

    + Rodney F. Johonnot Graduate Award + 2011 +

    +Selected by Bates College faculty as most deserving of aid in furthering his or her studies in professonal or postgraduate work. + +

    + Bates College Key + 2011 +

    +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. + +

    + President's Excellence Award + 2007 +

    +Awarded for high achievement in High School academics. + +

    + Science National Honor Society + 2007 +

    +Awarded for high achievement in science within High School. + +

    + National Honor Society + 2007 +

    +Awarded for scholarship, leadership, service and character during High School. +

    SERVICE

    @@ -570,6 +665,16 @@ Madison, WI USA

  6. Lead session: Driving Hardware for Instrumentation (over 50 attendees).
    7. +

    + Science Bowl + 2017-2026 +

    +Scientific Judge & Moderator +
      +
    • Judged middle school students in statewide science-knowledge competition.
      • +
    • Winning team proceeded to national competition.
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    +

    Science Olympiad 2019-2020 @@ -595,16 +700,6 @@ Madison, WI USA

  7. Designed and created circuit boards for students to fill with components and take home.
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    - Science Bowl - 2017, 2019 -

    -Scientific Judge & Moderator -
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    • Judged middle school students in statewide science-knowledge competition.
      • -
    • Winning team proceeded to national competition.
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    Plasma Group Python Introduction 2017 @@ -626,16 +721,6 @@ Madison, WI USA

  8. Graduate student committee to choose seminar speakers.
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    - OutFront - 2009-2010 -

    -President -
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    • Held weekly meetings, organized social and political events.
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    • For the first time, organized and executed collaborative events with other local LGBTQ groups in Lewiston ME.
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    -

    Freewill Folk Society 2008-2011 @@ -648,63 +733,5 @@ Madison, WI USA

  9. See publication in Lewiston Sun Journal: "Dancing to a different beat"
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    AWARDS

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    - GSFLC Mentor Award - 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 -

    -Awarded by Graduate Students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for outstanding mentorship -of young researchers. -Won four times. - -

    - Nominated: Letters & Science Early Career Award - 2020 -

    -Nominated by Chemistry Department faculty, graduate students, and postdocs for outstanding performance, promise of future contributions, and a high degree of professionalism. See letter from the Dean of Letters & Sciences. - -

    - Roger Carlson Award - 2017 -

    -Awarded by the University of Wisconsin Chemistry department for excellence in research. - -

    - James W. Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award - 2016 -

    -Selected by University of Wisconsin Chemistry students and faculty as one of the most outstanding teaching assistants of the 2015-2016 school year. - -

    - Rodney F. Johonnot Graduate Award - 2011 -

    -Selected by Bates College faculty as most deserving of aid in furthering his or her studies in professonal or postgraduate work. - -

    - Bates College Key - 2011 -

    -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. - -

    - President's Excellence Award - 2007 -

    -Awarded for high achievement in High School academics. - -

    - Science National Honor Society - 2007 -

    -Awarded for high achievement in science within High School. - -

    - National Honor Society - 2007 -

    -Awarded for scholarship, leadership, service and character during High School. - -- cgit v1.2.3