Jeff Neria

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Sample Projects

¨ Characterized the optical band gap of Si and GaAs via a near-absorption edge optical transmission experiment.

¨ Researched and presented various techniques of materials fabrication including; bulk crystal growth, fabrication of thin films, and molecular beam epitaxy.

 

Education

REED COLLEGE Portland Oregon BA in Chem-Physics expected-May 2000

Relevant Courses Completed

General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Introductory Physics(2 years), Classical Mechanics, Classical Electrodynamics, Avanced Physics Laboratory ( LabVIEW, electronics)

In progress

Inorganic Chemistry, Quantum Mechanics, Elementary Particles

GODDARD HIGH SCHOOL Roswell NM August 1992-May 1996

Experience

 

T-watcher REED COLLEGE COMPUTER USER SERVICES, Sept. ‘98-present.

Familiarize students with the computing system at Reed College and solve problems that arise in the computer labs.

Crew Member PETER PIPER PIZZA, Roswell NM May ‘94-August ‘96.

Worked as a general employee selling, preparing, and cooking pizza in an intense environment that demands alert and confident composure.

Intern ATKINS ENGINEERING, Roswell NM, fall 1995.

Helped with surveys, collected soil samples and data in order to determine pollution levels, participated in installation of devices to clean up highly polluted areas.

Stockroom Assistant REED DEPT.OF CHEMISTRY Portland OR, Sept. ‘96-May ‘97.

Was responsible for the collection and distribution of glassware and lab equipment. Filed and updated Material Data Safety Sheets.

Student Community Safety Officer REED COLLEGE, Sept. ‘97-present.

Acted as a conduit between students and administration to insure safety and comfort to members of the Reed College community.

Volunteer SEEDS Tutor, Spring ‘97; Dorm Host; Lunch Host

Helped high school student with chemistry. Hosted prospective students for both lunch and over night stays.

House Advisor REED COLLEGE, Sept. ‘98-May ’99

Live with students in a dorm and work to build a pleasurable atmosphere that is conducive to academic success and healthy relationships. Act as a resource for information regarding the college and student life.

Skills

COMPUTER A general familiarity with Mac Os, Windows, Unix, and Silicon Graphics machines. Programs most often used include: MS Word, Excel, Statview, Netscape, Maple, Mathematica, Photoshop, Lab VIEW and Spartan.

LAB-experimental design, notebook keeping, NMR analysis, GC-mass spec, LabVIEW setup, electronics.

PRACTICAL- welding, milling, brazing, soldiering, sewing, plumbing ,carpentry,

AMERICAN RED CROSS- Standard First Aid, Adult CPR, Blood Borne Pathogen Awareness.

 

Interests

Academic-chemistry, physics, philosophy, religion

Career- aviation, engineering, fire-fighting, teaching,research

Sports- motocross, rock climbing, hiking, mtn. biking, volleyball, racquetball, dancing, skiing.