Lachlan Lancaster graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Science in Physics (Astrophysics) and Mathematics (Computational and Applied) with a 3.88 GPA. During his time at CMU, he conducted research on neutrino interactions and mass estimation of dwarf galaxies. He also created a simulation demonstrating self-organized criticality. Currently, he tutors mathematics and physics as an academic development peer tutor.

1. Lachlan Lancaster
262 Marvin Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840• ltlancas@andrew.cmu.edu • (203)-644-8598
Education
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Aug, 2012 - May, 2016
• Bachelor of Science in Physics (Astrophysics)
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Computational and Applied)
• GPA 3.88, Dean’s List with High Honors
Research and Projects
Cosmological Constraints on Neutrino Interactions May-Aug, 2015
• Reserach completed as part of an NSF funded Research Experience for Undergraduates at UC Davis.
• Derived from first principles the Boltzmann Hierarchy for majoron Neutrinos coupling to a scalar boson.
• Modified CAMB code and ran statistical parameter inference using Planck ’15 data and others.
Dynamic Mass Estimator for Dwarf Galaxies Oct, 2013-May, 2015
• Analyze both real and idealized sets of kinematics data from dwarf spheroidal galaxies.
• Use Jeans equation to project obeservables so they may be statistiaclly analyzed.
• Utilize MCMC and MultiNest Algorithms to determine best fit models.
Abelian Sandpile Toppling Simulation in Arbitrary Dimension Feb-May, 2014
• Created a simulator for the Abelian Sandpile demonstrating Self-Organized Criticality.
• Developed optimal algorithm, involving picking best suited data structures and methods of manipulation of
arbitrary dimensional data.
Relevant Coursework
Physics Mathematics Computer Science
General Relativity Differential Geometry Great Theoretical Ideas in CS
Grad. Quantum Mechanics PDEs and Fourier Analysis Imperative Computation
Galactic Dynamics Adv. Linear Algebra Functional Programming
Adv. Study in Thermal Physics FDM & Numerical Methods Ind. Study in Fortran
Computer Skills/Interests
Languages: Fortran 90, Python (w/ Graphing in MatPlotLib),C/C++, SML, OCaml
Programs: LATEX, Mathematica, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Inventor
Interests: Rowing, Cycling, Hiking, and Piano
Employment Experience
Academic Development, Peer Tutor, Pittsburgh, PA Mar, 2014 - present
• Tutor individuals and groups for both introductory and advanced mathematics and physics.
• Provide enthusiastic support for the rigorous subject matter to help students reach their academic potential.
MCS Dean’s Office, Work Study Office Assistant, CMU May-Aug, 2014
• Coordinated office activities including directing inquiries to appropriate resources, scheduling appointments,
and answering student questions.
Saugatuck Rowing Club, Coach, Westport, CT May-Aug, 2013
• Instructed basic rowing skills to novices, in groups ranging from 10-40 people.
• Organized exercise regiments and arranged Crew orders for optimal performancend boat compatability.