Kathryn L. Chapman has extensive experience in physics, instrumentation, and data analysis. She has a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Utah State University and is pursuing a Master's degree in Instrumentation/Physical Sensors from the University of Utah. Her relevant experience includes setting up air quality monitoring equipment and programming machines to take measurements for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, installing and repairing hardware and software as an office manager, and conducting calibration and data analysis as a technician for Edwards Lifesciences. She has also performed research and data analysis for the Naval Air Warfare Center and Utah State University.
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Kathryn L. Chapman: Physicist/ Instrumentation Scientist/ Research Professional/ Data Analyst
Salt Lake City, UT 84121 - (801) 942-4256, (385) 218-1147-Cell - klchapman8780@msn.com
Education
University of Utah (in progress, 2011-2015) 5/2016
Master of Science: Professional Masters of Science and Technology (expected)
Instrumentation/Physical Sensors
Salt Lake City, UT
Utah State University 5/2008
Bachelor of Science: Physics with Professional Emphasis Cum laude
Logan, Utah
Relevant Experience
State of Utah, DEQ, Division of Air Quality- Research Analyst, SLC,UT 8/2015-
12/2015--Set up filters throughout the state. -
-Programmed machines including SASS boxes, "PUFF" filter studies, Carbonyl, Carbon
sequentials, and Toxics
-Working on various air control studies.
-Took several measurements off said machines and also repaired many, including calibrations
and other hard and software issues. (Temporary)
C & M Furniture- Office/Technology Manager, Midvale, UT 6/2010-8/2015
-Answering all calls, assessing situations and providing info to Owner.
-Install and repair all software, hardware, updates, virus software and virus removal.
-Complete installation of printers, new components and all forms of Windows OS.
- Accompany Owner to jobs in law firms and other prestigious corporations (i.e. Law firms, banks)
to refurbish and/or refinish furniture and antiques.
Edward's Lifesciences- Calibration Technician, Draper, UT 11/2011-4/2012
-Duties consisted of preparing and proofreading spreadsheets containing information
about calibrated equipment.
-Used Excel 2010 extensively, old spec books and the internet to look up manufacturing
specs to successfully complete the company’s calibration for the year. (Temporary)
Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division/NAVAIR- 6/2008-5/2010
Physicist, Point Mugu NAWC, CA
- Researched radar frequencies, emitters and equipment for in-site and off-site testing.
- Attended two of these off-site tests with feedback to help better use in-site analysis for
future testing. Wrote test plans for coming tests.
- Instrumentation use contained signal generators and spectrum analyzers, spectrum
analysis, oscillators, and various frequency testing devices.
-Performed data analysis and data recovery and the restoration of a database to discover and
conclude results of various tasks in various jamming and techniques dealing with different
aircraft, jammers, countries and other specifications.
Utah State University- Research Assistant, Logan, UT 8/2006-9/2007
- Analyzed and collected data pertaining to the materials used on the James Webb
telescope.
- Wrote the user manual for the SpectraSuite software program used in my reflectivity
research.
- Research is now an experiment in the Advanced Physics lab course.
- Gained valued experience working alone and writing project reports.
Science/Engineering Resume klchapman8780@msn.com Kathryn L. Chapman