John C. Myrick
16F Graduate Circle
State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 862-8463
e-mail: jcm13@psu.edu or myrick@hotmail.com;

To work in a career position that allows me to use my computer skills and background in physics/engineering research and education to plan, organize, manage and communicate in technology related fields with diverse audiences.

Education:

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
M.S. in Physics
May 1997

The University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
B.S. in Education (Physics)
May 1986

Special Skills:

• Expertise in HTML, MS Windows NT/95, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Familiarity with UNIX, JAVA, C++, LaTex, LabView, Adobe Photoshop

Research:

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
Research Assistant
December 1996 - Present

• Investigated formation of organic self-assimilated monolayers (SAM) on metals for semiconductor device fabrication.
• Wrote research thesis on the topic of "Mesoscopic Devices with an Emphasis on Quantum Dots" for partial fulfillment of Masters Degree requirement.

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
Research Assistant
June 1995 - August 1995

• Set up 3He cryostat on superconducting thin film experiments.
• Constructed electronic components for measurement devices.
• Programmed computer control using LabView.

University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl
Research Assistant
June 1994 - August 1994

• Sample preparation for transmission electron microscopy (TEM) on silicon.
• Analyzed and interpreted TEM results for the formation of Ti Silicide and the release of point defects.

Teaching:

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
Teaching Assistant in Physics
August 1995 - Present

• Taught a number of different levels of Physics.
• Used MS Excel and Word in construction of grade records and examinations.
• Developed web pages to assist in student instruction.

Polk Community College, Winter Haven, FL
Adjunct Faculty
August 1991 - June 1995

• Designed and administered two semester college level Physics w/Calculus class.
• Implemented concurrent laboratory class giving hands-on technical instruction..

Kathleen High School, Lakeland, Fl 33802
Educator
August 1991 - June 1995

• Taught Physics, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Physical Science, etc.
• Designed and implemented instruction as well as laboratory work.
• Served on the Polk County Curriculum Development Committee for Physics.

Meadowbrook High School, Richmond, VA 23234
Educator
August 1989 - June 1991

• Duties were similar to those at Kathleen High School with addition of designing and teaching Pre-Calculus and
• Technology based Applied Physical Science.

H. B. Plant High School, Tampa, FL
Educator
August 1986 - June 1989

• Duties were similar to those at Kathleen High School and Meadowbrook High School.

• Elected Teacher of the Year by National Honor Society at Plant High.
• Senior Class Sponsor at Meadowbrook High.
• Academic Team Coach and Sponsor at Kathleen High.

Dr. Kevin S. Jones

Associate Professor Associate

Director for Education

Rm. 214A, Rhines Hall Box 116400

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 32611

(904) 846-9872

(904) 846-0403 - Fax

Dr. Roy F. Willis

Professor of Physics

233 Davey Lab
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802

(814) 865-6101

Clint Wright

Assistant Superintendent

Polk County School System, Bartow, FL

Louis Alvarez

Principal
Kathleen High School, Lakeland, FL 33802

Other references are available upon request.