Objective
Continue my research in mathematics & physics and
facilitate the application of technology.
Experience
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0140
- 2008present
Associate Professor of Math & Science
- 19782008
Unranked Faculty:
Berrien Co. Math & Science Center (High School since 1993): mathematics,
computer science, statistics.
(University): computer programming, language short courses, maintenance,
computer applications in architecture, math education, and guest lectures.
- 19831993
Manager, Computer Systems Programming, Hardware
Maintenance and Development
(1987title changed to Assistant Director for Technical Support).
Other management areas included: data communications network,
microcomputers, academic computing, resource
management, security, and disaster recovery.
- 19781983
Systems Programmer & Hardware Engineer
responsibilities included: systems programming (CP-V), security,
hardware installation, development, and maintenance for Xerox
Sigma 6, 7, and 9 computers and related peripherals.
XDX (d/b/a), 610 North Main Street, Berrien Springs, MI 49103-1013
Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
- 2006--09 Adjunct Faculty for Physics
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627
- Summer 2006 Visiting Scientist (NSF RET) in Department of Chemistry
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556-5670
- 200305 Research Assistant in Department of Physics
- 199193 Graduate Assistant in Department of Physics
- PhD, May 2005 from the University of Notre Dame.
Dissertation title is: Absolute Optical Frequency Measurements
of the Cesium D1 transitions and Their Effect on
Alpha, the Fine-Structure Constant.
- MAT, 2002
from Andrews University.
Sec. Ed.; MI cert. in math, physics, chemistry, and computer science.
German pending. GPA=4.0.
Additional Educational Administration coursework taken.
- M.S. 1996 from the University of Notre Dame in
physics. GPA=3.6.
- M.S. 1991 from Andrews University in
Interdisciplinary Studies:
mathematics, and
physics. GPA=3.99.
- M.S. 1982 from Andrews University in
computer
information science.
GPA=4.00.
- B.S. 1981 (and 1988) from Andrews University in
mathematics, (and
physics,
with honors). GPA: Overall=3.77, Math/Science=3.88.
Junior year abroad at Bogenhofen.
-
"On mesh-based Ewald methods: Optimal parameters
for two differentiation schemes."
Journal of Chemical Physics 128 (21), June 6, 2008, 214106.
- "Optical frequency measurements of 6s 2S½
6p 2P½ (D1) transitions
in 133Cs and their impact on the fine-structure constant."
Physical Review A, March 2006.
- "Structure of Acidic Haloaluminate Melts: Neutron Diffraction and Quantum Calculations."
Journal of Chemical Physics, 97 (4), Aug. 15, 1992, 273341.
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"Computer Assisted Analysis of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectra."
Journal of Chemical Education, May 1978, 322.
References (more upon request)
Tonya Snyder, Coordinator,
Berrien County Math & Science Center and Technology and Media Services,
711 St. Joe Ave., Berrien Springs, MI, 49103 269 471-7725 or
Tonya.Snyder@berrienresa.org
Dr. Robert Moore,
Mathematics Department, Andrews University,
Berrien Springs, MI, 49104 269 471-3423 or
moorer@andrews.edu
Shirleen Luttrell, Math teacher, Nova Scotia
Dr. Don Rhoads, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Emeritus
and former chair, Andrews University
Curriculum Vitae
More details regarding experience, awards, publications, and service
are available in my vitae at:
http://www.andrews.edu/~calkins/profess/cvitae.pdf