Education: University of Utah Dept. Physics & Astronomy
Degrees: Physics BS & Ballet BFA
I am very patient and work hard to make sure the student understands the information without feeling frustrated and hopeless. I'm friendly and can make you feel more confident about many areas of math and physics! Whatever class you need help in, I can help!
Sydney Duncan
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-Tutoring kids for 2 years while in school. My focus was astrophysics research but was involved with many outreach programs talking to and mentoring students.
-I have taught a class of 25 students in physics lessons
-People after my lessons and speaking engagements feel more confident in pursuing science because of how encouraging I was.
Sydney Duncan
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Degrees: Physics B.S. & Ballet Performance BFA
Education
2012-2016 University of Utah Department of Physics & Astronomy
2009-2012 Booker T. Washington High for the Performing and Visual Arts, Dallas, TX (High Honors)
2008-2009 Richardson High Science Magnet School
STEM Course Experience
Physics Honors 1 & 2, Calculus 1-3, Linear Algebra & Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Complex Variables, Computational Physics, Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers 1&2, Human Development, Kinesiology, Gen Chem 1&2, Gen Chem Lab1 &2, Scientific Writing, Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, 3 courses in Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Particle Physics, Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics, Relativity, Observational Astronomy
Computer Skills
Python, Solidworks, Origin, Linux, C++, Matlab, Maple, Emacs, Excel, HTML, CSS, LaTeX, gnuplot
Beginner in IDL, Lab View, Oscilloscopes
Job Experience
2016-2017 Research Assistant at the University of Utah
Working with Dr. Inese Ivans on chemical abundances of globular clusters using SDSS data
2016 Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) in Astrophysics at University of Chicago
Research assistant for Dr. Erik Shirokoff studying Cosmic Microwave Background
2015 Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) in Astrophysics at the University of Oklahoma
Research assistant for Dr. Ferah Munshi studying Dwarf Galaxy N-body Simulations
2013-2014 Bear Builder at Build A Bear Workshop
Worked with children, customer service, Sales Associate, heavy machinery
2008-2012 Summer Intern with McAfee 3 Architects
Assisted the CEO in design concepts and daily office activities
Published Co-Author: Munshi, F.; Brooks, A.; Governato, F.; Quinn, T.; Wadsley, J; Duncan. S. Going, Going, Gone Dark: The Scatter in the Faintest Dwarf Galaxies MNRAS
Pre-Professional Dance Training Intensives
2016 Oklahoma City Ballet Summer Intensive | Scholarship Recipient
2016 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Spring Intensive
2015 American Ballet Theatre Collegiate Summer Intensive
2012,13,14 Ballet West Summer Intensive |Scholarship Recipient
2012&13 Texas Ballet Theater Summer Intensive
2011 LINES Ballet Professional Summer Intensive
2011 Texas Ballet Theater Summer Intensive
2010 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Summer Dance Workshop
2009 Atlanta Ballet Advanced Summer Ballet Intensive
2008 Dallas Black Dance Theatre Summer Intensive
Organizations/Extra Curricular/Awards
2014-2016 Women in Undergraduate Physics Executive Officer Outreach Chair
2016 Society of Physics Students Member
2016 University of Chicago Undergrad Women in Physics Member
2015-2016 Univ.of Utah Physics Department Recipient of Tyler Soelberg Memorial Scholarship Award
2015-2016 President of Ballet Department Student Advisory Committee (SAC) & Scholarship Recipient
2012-2014 Class Representative for (SAC) for the Ballet Department
2012-2014 University of Utah Fine Arts Advisory Board Scholarship Recipient
2012-2016 Black Student Union & Women Resource Center “Women of Color” Group Member
2012 Lincoln Alumni Scholarship Award
2012 Girl Scouts of America Gold Award
2011-2012 Student Body Officer at Booker T. Washington HSPVA
2011 Outstanding Student in Science Award
References:
Michael Beardan (Artistic Director of Ballet Arkansas & Professor): (concealed information)
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Tamara Young (Physics Advisor): (concealed information)
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Dr. Erik Shirokoff (University of Chicago): (concealed information)
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Sydney is one of the most passionate scientists I have every met. Her joy in science permeates through her teaching style in a way that excites students to learn. Sydney takes the time to get to know her students in order to optimize her time spent teaching for the benefit of the student. She is trustworthy because she truly cares about science and understands its dire importance. She is a great resource!
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