Mary Jo Galbraith is a physics graduate from Southern Nazarene University with a 3.82 GPA. She has research experience in optics, cybersecurity, and mathematics. Her research has been presented at multiple conferences. Galbraith has experience with programming languages, analysis tools, and laboratory work. She has worked as a tutor, student assistant, and volunteer. Galbraith is a member of several honors societies and organizations.

1. MARY JO GALBRAITH
214-673-5298 ▪ maryjo.galbraith@gmail.com
Strengths
 Physics graduate committed to excellence
 Thinks analytically
 Adapts quickly to new circumstances
 Excels in problem solving and organizing
 Pays close attention to detail
 Strong oral and written communicator
Research Experience
2015 Southern Nazarene University Senior Physics Research
 Conducted theoretical and experimental research in optics, specifically laser applications
of Fermat’s Principle
 Gained experience using LoggerPro
2014 Texas Tech University Department of Computer Science REU: Declarative Programming and Its
Applications
 Conducted research in cybersecurity policy enforcement with a declarative programming
approach
 Gained experience with answer-set programming
2013 Southern Nazarene University Summer Research Experience
 Conducted mathematics research in generalized parabolas
 Gained experience using LaTex and Maple
Education
Southern Nazarene University
Graduation Date: May 2015 ▪ Bachelor of Science
 Major: Physics
 Minor: Math & Computer Science
 GPA: 3.82
Scholarships:
 Lockheed Martin National Merit Scholarship
 Southern Nazarene University Academic Scholarship
 Southern Nazarene University Science Scholars Scholarship
Research Presentations
 2015 Southern Nazarene University Senior Physics Research – “Fermat’s Principle & Ray
Tracing in a Medium with a Refractive Index Gradient”
 2014 Texas Tech University Department of Computer Science REU: Declarative Programming
and Its Applications Poster Presentations – “Verification of Separation of Duty Cybersecurity
Policy using Declarative Programming”

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 2014 TORUS Math Conference at Cameron University– “An Exploration of Generalized
Parabolas”
 2013 Southern Nazarene University Summer Research Experience – “An Exploration of
Generalized Parabolas”
 2012 Undergraduate Research Symposium Freshman Winner – “A Look at the Answer to
America’s Energy Problems”
Software / Analysis Tools Experience
 Java
 LaTex
 Maple
 LParse
 SQL
 MS Office
Teaching Experience
 General Physics Tutor: 2012 - 2014
Work Experience
Student Assistant ▪ December 2012 – May 2015
Southern Nazarene University – School of Business ▪ Bethany, OK
 Organized and updated student information
 Input grades and attendance into online course applications
 Directed students and answered phone inquiries from the front office
Student Assistant ▪ August 2012 – December 2012
Southern Nazarene University – Academic Grants Office ▪ Bethany, OK
 Proofread grant proposals
 Performed data entry and research for grant proposals
Summer Student Employee ▪ June 2012 – August 2012, July 2013 – August 2013
Texas A&M University – Biochemistry & Biophysics Department ▪ College Station, TX
 Organized and prepared large numbers of samples for analysis involving multiple assays
 Became familiar with laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, high-speed grinder, top-
loading and analytical balances, and spectrophotometer
Volunteer Experience
 Feed the Children Volunteer: Fall 2014
 Southern Nazarene University Science Scholars Weekend : Fall 2011 – Fall 2013
 Council Groves Elementary School Student Mentor: Fall 2011
Affiliations/Memberships/Clubs
 Sigma Pi Sigma 2015
 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities 2014-15
 Mortar Board: 2014-15
 Southern Nazarene University Marshal at 2013-2014 Commencement
 Alpha Lambda Delta: 2012 –15
 Southern Nazarene University Honors Program & Honors Student Council: 2011-15