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--07 Adjunct Faculty for Physics
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627
- 2006 Visiting Scientist 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.
-
"Computer Assisted Analysis of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectra."
Journal of Chemical Education, May 1978, 322.
References (more upon request)
Dennis Lundgren, Director,
Berrien County Math & Science Center and Technology and Media Services,
711 St. Joe Ave., Berrien Springs, MI, 49103 269 471-7725 or
dlundgre@remc11.k12.mi.us
Dr. S. Clark Rowland,
Physics Department, Andrews University,
Berrien Springs, MI, 49104 269 471-3502 or
rowland@andrews.edu
Curriculum Vitae
More details regarding experience, awards, publications, and service
are available in my vitae at:
http://www.andrews.edu/~calkins/profess/cvitae.pdf