John C. Merfeld – Resume and Projects

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Professional Experience

• Research assistant – Cebe Group, Tufts University (Jan 2015 – Present)
  • Carry out experiments and perform data analysis
  • Design procedures for research projects
  • Independently code programs to improve lab efficiency
  • Helped design laboratory space following move to new building
• Production intern – To the Best of Our Knowledge, Wisconsin Public Radio (May 2016 – Aug 2016)
  • Produced a full episode of a nationally syndicated radio program
  • Booked, prepared, and edited interviews with guests, both in-studio and remote
  • Wrote and published online articles based on interviews and current events
  • Managed audio archives and created promotional content
• Teaching assistant – Physics Department, Tufts University (Sep 2015 – Present)
  • Hold office hours and assisted students with homework and course concepts
  • Grade and give feedback for assignments and exams
  • Help gather feedback from students and implement instructional changes

Education

Tufts University class of 2017. B.S. in physics, minor in computer science.

Skills

• C++
• Python
• Matlab
• Web development
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Git
  • JavaScript
• Avid Pro Tools, Logic Pro
• Adobe Premiere, After Effects

Other activities

• The Institute Sketch Comedy, (Co-Executive Producer)
• Tufts Stand Up Comedy Collective (Vice President)
• 91.5 WMFO (DJ)
• Society of Physics Students (Public Outreach Chair)
• Leonard Carmichael Society (Tutor)

Some of my projects

• Github
• Music
  • Spotify
  • Soundcloud
  • Cover of "Cosmic Love" (MUS 65 final project)
• Radio
  • Illuminating Us (TTBOOK)
  • The Electric Hour
• ... and more updates to come!

Learn more on my bio page.