Jesse Adams

University of Arizona

• Fall 2013 - Present
• Ph.D. Candidate

University of Montana

• Fall 2011 - Spring 2013
• M.A. Mathematics (emphasis in Applied Mathematics)
• Research Project: Volumetric Transmission of Acetylcholine
• Summa Cum Laude

Washington State University

• Fall 2007 - Spring 2011
• B.S. Computer Engineering
• Honors College member
• Senior Project: Sup?: A location-based social network
• Summa Cum Laude

University of Montana

• Fall 2006 - Spring 2007
• High school pilot program

The Nevada National Security Site (May 2015 - present)

• Position: Scientist II
• Location: Las Vegas, NV
• Source shape reconstruction of high energy x-rays
• Debluring x-ray images via deconvolution with uncertainty quantification

The Program in Applied Mathematics (Aug. 2013 - present)

• Position: Math Research Assistant
• Location: Tucson, AZ
• Currently working with Dr. Matthias Morzfeld on modeling the geomagnetic dipole
• Worked with Dr. Bane Vasic studying low density parity checking (LDPC) codes, and 3D watermarking
• Worked with Dr. Bin Dong on shape optimization in volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for cancer radiotherapy.
• Modeled dessication cracking patterns in corn starch slurries with a central heat source
• Rewrote analysis modules for Axograph X (a neuroscience software package)
• Modeled volumetric transmission of acetylcholine about a neuron, using both finite difference and finite element models

The Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (May 2012 - Jul. 2013)

• Position: Math Research Assistant
• Location: Missoula, MT
• Rewrote analysis modules for Axograph X (a neuroscience software package)
• Modeled volumetric transmission of acetylcholine about a neuron, using both finite difference and finite element models

Sup Mobile (Aug. 2010 - Sep. 2011)

• Position: CTO and co-founder
• Location: Pullman, WA
• 2nd place at the WSU business plan competition
• Worked as the primary mobile developer for a location based social networking application for Android phones
• The application allowed instant communication with other users within a user specified radius
• The application included twitter integration for location based tweets

Digilent Inc. (Feb. 2010 - Jul. 2011)

• Position: Computer Engineering Intern
• Location: Pullman, WA
• Wrote test firmware and documentation for various microcontroller boards and peripheral modules
• Worked on the design and firmware for a sonar based peripheral module
• Supported customers with technical issues via phone and email

The Boeing Company (May 2010 - Aug. 2010)

• Position: Information Technology Intern
• Location: Bellevue, WA
• Worked on a project involving detailing and assessing the international latency and network utilization of Boeing globally

College of Engineering and Architecture (Aug. 2009 - Feb. 2010)

• Position: Engineering Tutor
• Location: Pullman, WA
• Tutored students in a variety of engineering, computer science, and mathematics courses (through the junior level)

University of Arizona

Math 263: Introduction to Statistics and Biostatistics (Fall 2015 and Spring 2016)

• Prepared and presented two 75 minute lectures weekly
• Wrote and graded exams and homeworks

Math 120R: College Algebra (Fall 2014 and Spring 2015)

• Prepared and presented five 50 minute lectures weekly
• Wrote and graded exams and homeworks

Math 112: College Algebra (Fall 2013 and Spring 2014)

• Prepared and presented three 50 minute lectures weekly
• Graded homeworks
• Shared exam writing responsibilities

University of Montana

Math 121: College Algebra (Spring 2013)

• Prepared and presented three 50 minute lectures weekly
• Wrote and graded exams with a team of instructors

Math 105: Contemporary Mathematics (Spring 2012 and Fall 2012)

• Designed course based on ambiguous requirements
• Taught with a different book both semesters
• Prepared and presented three 50 minute lectures weekly
• Wrote and graded all homework assignments and exams

Math 115: Probability and Linear Math (Fall 2011)

• Led three recitation sections weekly
• Graded quizes and exams

• University of Arizona Graduate Research Assistant (2016-present)
• University of Arizona SIAM Treasurer (2014-present)
• University of Arizona Applied Math Graduate Student Representative (2015-2016)
• University of Arizona Applied Math Graduate Student Brown Bag Seminar Coordinator (2014-2015)
• University of Arizona Graduate Teaching Assistant (2013 - 2016)
• University of Montana Graduate Teaching Assistant (2011 - 2013)
• Frank Fellows Entrepreneurship Program Member (2010 - 2011)
• 2nd Place at WSU Business Plan Competition (2011)
• Cougar Academic Award (2007 - 2011)
• College of Engineering and Architecture Scholarship (2007 - 2011)
• Honors College Scholarship (2007 - 2011)
• WSU EECS Outstanding Sophomore in Computer Engineering (2009)
• Student Support Services WSU Student of the Year (2008)

Programming and Markup Languages

• Strong Experience: C, Python, MATLAB, LaTeX
• Additional Experience: VHDL, AVR assembly, C++, Java, HTML, CSS, R

Software

• Strong Experience: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Visio, MS Visual Studio
• Additional Experience: MS Visio, MS Visual Studio, Maple, AVR Studio, Axograph

Lab Equipment

• Strong Experience: Power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, breadboards
• Additional Experience: Soldering