Carl W. Seward's Resume

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OBJECTIVE
To obtain the knowledge and skill requisites to pursue advanced degrees leading toward the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in mathematics.
EDUCATION
August 2000 - Present	Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City, NC Candidate for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, Cum Laude Anticipated graduation date; May 2004.
September 1996 - June 2000	I.C. Norcom High School; Portsmouth, VA Completed Requirements for the Advanced Studies Diploma Honor graduate.
INTERNSHIP/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
August 2000 - Present	Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City, NC Researcher, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science/Office of Naval Research • Working on research projects to develop educational modules, using multimedia and other software, to teach children about the ecology of northeastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia.
June 8, 2003 - August 9, 2003	North Carolina State University; Raleigh, NC Researcher, Department. of Mathematics and The Gradaute School • Investigated methods of the Hill, RSA, and ElGamal Cryptosystems to determine security levels of encrypted messages.
June 3, 2002 - July 27, 2002	Hampton University; Hampton, VA Researcher, Department. of Physics and the National Science Foundation • Performed an award-winning research project entitled "Working on A Toroidal Large Hadron Collider Apparatus Transition Radiation Tracker (ATLAS TRT) Experiment."
JUNE 4, 2001 - JULY 28, 2001	Hampton University; Hampton, VA Researcher, Department of Physics and the National Science Foundation • Conducted an award-winning research project entitled "Form Factors and Distribution Amplitudes for Positively Charged Pions."
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2001 - Present	Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City, NC Lab Assistant, Dept. of Math and Computer Science/Office of Naval Research • Perform clerical duties which include filing, typing, equipment management, installing software, and various tasks as assigned. • Assist research students in performing lab responsibilities.
January 2001 - Present	Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City, NC Mentor/Tutor, Division of General Studies • Assist students in the university community with mathematics courses. • Provide guidance and support to students in the university community through one-on-one and group mentorship activities.
July 2003- June 2004	Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City, NC President, Student Government Association • Manage a budget of more than $20,000, eight executive members of the student government, and all governing bodies under student government. • Help in the planning, development, and implementation of university policy as it relates to students.
Additional Work Experience	Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City, NC Special Agent for Selected Programs/Activities • Teach basic computer courses (as needed) for the ECSU Community Development Office. • Provide tutorial service (as needed) to the ECSU School of Education and Psychology for students taking the Praxis I Mathematics Exam.
TECHNICAL SKILLS HARDWARE: Gateway PC, Macintosh PC, Macintosh G3 and G4 Powerbook, InFocus Overhead Projector, Various HP Printers, Epson 400 Digital Camera, GPS Device, TI-83 Calculator Projector. SOFTWARE: Microsoft Word/PowerPoint, Macromedia Dreamweaver 4, Netscape, Internet Explorer, ClarisWorks, Mathematica 4.0, HTML, JavaScript, TI-83 calculator, TI-92 Plus, Adobe Photoshop, UNIX.
HONORS & AWARDS • Presentation Award; 13th Annual SOARS Conference; March 26, 2004 • Third Place Award; LS-LAMP Conference; November 21 - 23, 2003 • Prestation Award; Beta Kappa Chi Conference; February 14, 2003 • Presentation Award; 12th Annual SOARS Conference; November 8, 2002 • National Student Achievement Award; NTA Annual Conference, September 26, 2002 • First Place Entry - NTA Student Researchers' Presentation Award; September 27, 2002 • Awarded first publication for research project, "Form Factors and Distribution Amplitudes for Positively Charged Pions"; September 26, 2002 • Selected in 2002 for the National Dean's List. • Honor Marshal - 134th Commencement Convocation; May 2002 • Office of Naval Research Scholars Award; April 2002 • Maynard Scholar (ECSU Teacher Education Program); April 2002 • Elizabeth City State University General Studies Award; April 2002 • McNair Scholar - Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program; Spring 2002 - Present • Associate Member - Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society; February, 2002 • Vice Chancellor's List; Fall 2001 • First Place Award - Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society; November 10, 2001 • Presentation Award - 11th Annual SOARS Conference; November 9, 2001 • NASA Academic Scholar 2001-2002 - November 8, 2001 • CSMMSC Scholarship Award; Fall 2001-Present • First Place Entry - NTA Student Researchers Presentation Award; September 29, 2001 • Presentation Award - UnIPhy Program Hampton University/Jefferson Lab; June 2001 • Honor Marshal - 132nd Commencement Convocation; May 12, 2001 • Honor Roll; Spring 2001 • Office of Naval Research NERT Program Award; April 2001 • ECSU Class of 1967 Scholarship Award; April 2001 • ECSU Chapter - Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship; April 2001 • Chancellor's Distinguished Emblem Award; Fall 2000 • Chancellor's List; Fall 2000 • Office of Naval Research Scholarship Award
CONFERENCES ATTENDED * - Research Presentation Made and Award and/or Recognition Received 13 Annual SOARS Conference* • March 26, 2004; Fayetteville State University; Fayetteville, NC LS-LAMP Conference* • November 21 - 23. 2003, New Orleans, LA Women of Color Awards • September 12 - 13, 2003; Nashville, TN Poster on the Hill* • April, 2003; Raleigh, NC Beta Kappa Chi Research Conference* • February 14, 2003, Hampton University; Hampton, VA Black Creativity 2003 at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry • Januray 10, 2003; Chicago, Il FOCUS 2003 - Graduate Schoo Invitation By Georgia Tech • Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), January 16 - 19, 2003; Atlanta, GA ECSU 2002 Internship Roundtable* • November 21, 2002; Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City, NC 12th Annual SOARS Conference* • November 8, 2002; North Carolina Central University; Durham, NC ECSU NASA NRTS Awards Banquet • November 7, 2002; Four Seasons Greensboro; Greensboro, NC National Technical Association 74th Annual Conference* • September 26 - 27, 2002; Las Vegas, Nevada Hampton University/College of William and Mary Physics-REU Midterm Presentation* • June 27, 2002; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA Sixth Annual NC-LSAMP Undergraduate Research Conference* • April 26, 2002; North Carolina State University; Raleigh, NC Second Annual NASA/NSF/TSU Research Symposium* • April 19 - 20, 2002; Tennessee State University; Memphis, TN North Carolina State University Graduate School Day • February, 2002; North Carolina State University; Raleigh, NC NRTS Partner Strategy Meeting* • February 20, 2002; Portsmouth, VA Sigma Xi 2001 Student Research Symposium* • November 10, 2001; Raleigh, NC 11th Annual SOARS Conference* • November 9, 2001; North Carolina Central University - Durham, NC National Technical Association 73rd Annual Conference* • September 27 - 29, 2001; Atlanta, GA Hampton University/College of William and Mary Physics-REU Midterm Presentation* • June 28, 2001; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA 10th Annual SOARS Conference • December 1, 2000; Winston-Salem State University - Winston Salem, NC National Science Teacher's Association Eastern Area Conference • November 16 - 18, 2000; Baltimore, MD ECSU Sponsored Programs Conference • October 23, 2000; Elizabeth City, NC
MEMBERSHIPS Professional: Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEEE); 2003 - Present Mathematical Association of America (MAA); 2003 - Present North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM); 2003 - Present National Science Teachers Association (NSTA); 2000 - Present National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE); 2003 - Present National Technical Association (NTA); 2001 - Present Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society; 2002 - Present Trustee of the University - Elizabeth City State University; 2003-2004 University Involvement: President - ECSU Student Government Association, 2003-2004 Founding President - ECSU Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers; 2003-2004 ECSU Teacher Education Program Advisory Committee; 2002 - 2004 Researcher - NASA/ONR Research Scholarship Program; 2000 - 2004 Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program; 2002 - 2004 Maynard Education Scholars Program; 2002 - 2004 Past President - Prospective Teachers Club; 2001 - 2002 Past Vice President - ECSU Math and Computer Science Club; 2001 - 2002 Social: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Portsmouth/West Chesapeake (VA) Chapter of American Red Cross
PUBLICATIONS Seward, Carl W. and Claudia M. Rankins (2002). Form Factors and Distribution Amplitudes for Positively Charged Pions. Journal of the NTA. 14-17, 34. (Primary Author)
GUEST AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER ENGAGEMENTS Addressed: ECSU Founders Day Celebration Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC (March, 2004) Presenter: "College and Careers in STEM Disciplines" You Be the Scientist Lecture Series of ECSU William E. Waters Middle School; Portsmouth, VA (January, 2004) Addressed: ECSU December 2003 Commencement Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC (December 2003) Addressed: ECSU Faculty Convocation Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City, NC (August 2003) Keynote Speaker: "Me, Go to College! My Personal Story of Overcoming The Odds" Hampton Roads Chapter of the National Technical Association Mathematics Contest Hampton University; Hampton, VA (April, 2003) Guest Speaker: "Be Inspired By God To Be A Success" Union Missionary Baptist Church (March, 2003)
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