Resume

Eva Nolan

EDUCATION

Hamilton College
Bachelor of Arts; Major: Mathematics, Minor: Computer Science August 2018 - May 2022

• GPA (out of 4.0): Computer Science: 3.74 | Cumulative: 3.61 | Math: 3.52
• Relevant coursework: Computational Geometry, Principles of Programming Languages, Computer Organization, Data Structures, Applied Network Analysis, Linear Optimization, Artificial Intelligence (Audited), Data Analysis (Statistics)

SKILLS

Highly Proficient: Python, Ruby, X86 Assembly Language, R, LaTeX
Moderately Proficient: C++, Prolog, OCaml, Lisp/Scheme, Smalltalk, Excel
Light Familiarity: Stata, HTML, CSS

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Senior Seminar Research
Hamilton College Mathematics Department August 2020 - December 2020

• Conducted independent research analyzing social network structure of online chess platform, including evaluation of player ranking accuracy. Compared network associativity with in-person chess to confirm efficacy of ranking system.
• Identified and taught myself relevant packages and tools including networkX Python package and Cytoscape program.
• Submitted research paper proposing new network-diameter method for game developers to identify fraudulent accounts.

Mathematics Researcher
Elon University and NCA&T Joint REU in Mathematical Biology May 2021 - August 2021

• Collaborated with a team of three to develop two computationally efficient, meaningful, and easy-to-use spline fitting methods used to reconstruct past climate from tree-ring data. These methods replace Cook & Peters 1981 approach.
• Analyzed tree-ring data from over 2,000 geographically diverse trees to develop and test accuracy of our methods.
• Implemented a reusable R package with more understandable methodology. Wrote paper synthesizing research outcomes and detailing method implementation. Currently in process of publishing to dendrochronological academic journal.

RELEVANT WORK

Computer Science Teaching Assistant
Hamilton College Computer Science Department August 2020 - May 2022

• Observed and assisted students during their Computer Science lab session. Developed thoughtful questions and hints to guide students towards correct code while furthering their understanding of the requisite skills and approaches.
• Graded coding projects and exams for 130+ students. Read code and located errors and inefficiencies while providing meaningful feedback.
• Identified trends in the classes’ strengths and shortcomings, shared feedback with professors on class performance.

Mathematics Grading Assistant
Hamilton College Mathematics Department August 2020 - May 2022

• Evaluated student work and provided advice for correcting mathematical approaches in Multivariable Calculus and Modern Algebra for 80+ students.
• Aided professors in planning additional course materials based on class weaknesses identified during grading.

Program Assistant
Columbia University, Columbia Nano Initiative (CNI) Summer 2018, Spring break 2019

• Formatted and error-checked research budget proposals prior to Dean’s office approval.
• Processed grant subaward invoices with ARC/SAP platform.
• Downloaded spending data and pivoted in Excel to identify under- and over-spending among budgeted categories.
• Scaled up paper filing system of $25 million lab renovation to streamline accessibility for potential audits.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES AND CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Leadership: Head of Staff – Hamilton Climbing Wall | President – Beekeeping Club | Vice President – Pottery Club
Extracurriculars: Marathon Canoe Racing Team, Outing Club, Intramural Ice Hockey, Knitting, Tap Dancing, Ballet

GAP YEAR

Training for and competing in the Adirondack Classic 90 Mile Canoe Race, backpacking in the Adirondack High Peaks, rock climbing, working part-time at REI to fund my gap year and gain outdoor education skills.