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Norfolk State University

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Throughout my tenure as an undergraduate student, I've received internship oppurtunities every summer. During these segmented periods of research & learning, I have accomplished numerous tasks.

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Detailed descriptions of tasks performed and learned for Summer of 2012 & Summer of 2013

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Research Experience for Undergraduates in Ocean, Marine, and Polar Sciences - 
Culpeper Rebellion Archaeology Team
Elizabeth City State University
(May 29, 2012 – July 20, 2012)

    - Used modern Digital Orthographic Quarter Quad (DOQQ) aerial photographs to provide geo-referencing of early aerial photographs. 
  • - Analyzed a GPS that gave the geographic coordinates of structures formerly occupying the site known as Cobbs Point.
  • - Identified an area that allowed the Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey to be used.
  • - Established that the purpose of the survey was to reveal the remains of earlier structures. 
  • - Operated a Ground Penetrating Radar and analyzed the readings using RADAN 6.5.
  • - Made transects at sufficiently small separation to allow computer-aided re-construction and 3-D visualization of what lies beneath the surface to a depth of about 3 meters. 
  • - Collected linear data using the transects.
  • - Presented findings to the staff of the Museum of the Albemarle and to archaeologist, Edward “Clay” Swindell.
  • - Pictured in a Daily Advance article titled “What Lies Beneath... Museum, ECSU Partner for Hi-tech Archeological Investigation.” http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/what-lies-beneath-museum-ecsu-partner-hi-tech-archeological-investigation-1117257  

Mentor: Dr. Malcolm LeCompte

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association Educational Partnership Program
National Geodetic Survey
(May 21, 2013 - August 3, 2013)

  • - Observed actual gravity data that was collected over Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands by the National Geodetic Survey Grav-D team in 2009.
  • - Imported the data into MATLAB in order to begin creating algorithms of code to calculate anomalies based off the given information and stemming from that the topography and bathymetry of the islands could be modeled in 2D within MATLAB.
  • - Polygons were then added to this model to mimic the oceanic crust and mantle boundary. (this boundary is what gives off the gravity readings for the instruments used in 2009 to collect actual gravity data)
  • - Polygons were then adjusted in order for the model's gravity to match the collected gravity data in 2009. (With both the model's gravity and the collected gravity matching, this means that the model created is the "first" of its kind because there is very little information about the geologic composition of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.)
  • - Further, stemming from the 2D model created in MATLAB there will be more intricate 3D models created to further assist NOAA's mission goal for Resilient Coastal Communities and Economies.

Mentor: Dr. Theresa Damiani




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Kevin Brodie II

Intern, IT Distance Learning Developer
National Weather Service Training Center

Why Computer Science?

I received a full academic Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics and Applied Sciences (DNIMAS) scholarship from Norfolk State University (NSU), and I decided to study Computer Science because actual computations and computer technology are apart of everything that touches our lives from the cars we drive, to the movies we watch, to the ways businesses and governments interact with everyone.

  • What is an REU?

    I am sincerely thankful for the opportunity to participate in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Ocean, Marine, and Polar Science Program at Elizabeth City State University. This program was my first research experience and it provided hands-on exposure to ocean and polar research. Participants are taught research techniques and are given real-world opportunities for application. Furthermore, faculty guides students during the testing stages and analysis of results. Finally, students publish their findings with the help of their mentor.
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Dr. Malcolm LeCompte

REU Mentor for Archaeology Team
  • The mentor that guided me through my research was Dr. Malcolm LeCompte. Dr. LeCompte received his PH.D. in Astrophysical, Planetary and Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Colorado in 1984 and did post-doctoral research at Harvard College Observatory. He also managed, did research, and development work for Department of Defense sponsored programs related to a variety of electro-optical, remote sensing technologies. 

  • Goals after REU Oppurtunity?

    After obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, with the help of the solid foundation given at NSU and the research I do yearly, I plan on attending a Graduate program at a selected institution. With the Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree along with the potential degrees to come I plan on building a strong career in a Science or Business oriented field.

 

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