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Cyril Anthony Allen |
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APPLICATION INFORMATION |
US. Citizen
Fall 2008: Sophomore References upon request |
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OBJECTIVE |
To use my knowledge of Physics, Mathematics, Programming, and Web Development to contribute to NASA, gain work experience, and to work with experts in the field of Astrophysics.
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
Sanderson High School |
02/2006 - 05/2007 |
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I was responsible for the complete construction and maintenance of the school website.
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North Carolina State University, Physics Dept. |
12/2007 - Present |
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I worked with Dr. John Blondin (Professor of Physics at NCSU) in creating a hydrodynamics simulation of a spherical accretion shock instability in type 1a supernovae. We were particularly interested in magnetic field amplification.
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SKILLS |
C++, HTML, Dreamweaver, Maple.
Instruments: Percussion, Electric Guitar, Bass, Piano Martial Arts: Brown Belt in San-Shin Kai Karate |
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EDUCATION |
North Carolina State University |
08/2007 - Present |
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3.4 Grade Point Average - |
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COURSE WORK |
Multivariable Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Programming C++, Computational Physics (Fortran), General Chemistry.
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INTERESTS |
Astronomy, Percussion, Piano, Electric Guitar, Music Theory, Martial Arts, Egyptian History, Running (Competitive Track).
Musical Interests: Mixing rock and roll with eastern styled music. |
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RESEARCH |
Awarded grant to work on magnetic field amplification in type 1a supernovae at North Carolina State University in 2008. |
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AWARDS AND HONORS |
Richard R. Patty Scholarship, North Carolina State University
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award given by NCSU Multicultural Affairs. Outstanding Leadership Award presented at Cherry Point Summer Leadership School. |
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT |
Served as a volunteer at an inner city hospital (Greater Southeast Community Hospital) summers of 2006-2007.
Currently serving as a substitute drum teacher in the Raleigh Community Music School. |
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS |
DECA (Business Development), AFJROTC
I have been in multiple musical groups mainly playing percussion or electric guitar. |
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SUMMARY |
Since childhood I have been interested in astronomy and astrophysics. My academic interest has been geared towards the study of the universe. NASA and the opportunities there have always held my interest and I am truly sincere in my desire to persue a career in this area. I am prepared to make whatever sacrifices that will be required to this end. I appreciate the opportunity to begin the realization of my goals through an internship.
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