PARKER GARDNER
Hinman Box 0453 • (603) 727-6942 • [email protected]
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~pgardner/index.html
EDUCATION
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Physics, Minor in Math:
June 2017
D1 Crew walk-on (2 years), Physics Society President.
Relevant Coursework:
Intermediate Quantum Mechanics • Introductory Quantum Mechanics • Quantum Physics of Matter • Relativistic and Quantum
Physics • Relativistic Electrodynamics • Electricity and Magnetism • Mechanics • Statistical Mechanics • Introductory Physics I
and II • Applied Math • Differential Equations • Math Beyond Calculus • Calculus II & III • Linear Algebra • Science and
Technology Writing
Hanover High School, Hanover, NH
SAT II Math II: 800, SAT: 1600 (M+CR)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Honors/Awards: Brandies Book Award – excellence in science and humanities, Sportsmanship Award
Activities: Varsity Captain of crew, ski racing, and ski jumping teams, founded Physics and Astronomy Club
Advanced Studies Program, St. Paul’s school, NH
Studied Astronomy and Writing
June 2013
Summer 2012
EXPERIENCE
Physics and Astronomy Department, Dartmouth College
Research Assistant
• Researching black holes and colliding galaxies with Professor R. C. Hickox.
• Created Matlab code to analyze data and test theoretical models of galaxy evolution.
• Co-authoring article for publication with R. C. Hickox.
March 2015-Present
Physics Intensive, Hanover High School
Teaching assistant
• Help organize and execute curriculum for week-long all-day physics seminar for high school students.
• Tested labs and assisted students with lab work.
• Presented lecture on modern advances and research frontiers in physics and astronomy.
March 2013
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Software: Matlab, Mathmatica, Latex, Microsoft Office, html5, css.
Languages: French (professional working proficiency), English (native).
Additional: Leadership, Rowing
LEADERSHIP
Physics Society, Dartmouth College
Vice President (Acting President)
• Organized society events (engineering challenges, lab tours, etc.)
• Hosted Q&A for prospective students and prospective majors
• Invited professors to give research talks for undergraduates
• Delegated responsibilities to society officers (treasurer, secretary, etc.)
Tri-Varsity Captain, Hanover High School
Crew, Ski Racing, Ski Jumping
• Lead through motivation, passion, responsible behavior.
• Organized and lead captain’s practices
• Handled personal issues between teammates
January 2016-Present
November 2012-June 2014