Ian Prado graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Math. As an undergraduate assistant, he co-authored a paper in Nature detecting X-ray bursts from black holes and developed a Python program to more accurately detect bursts. He has worked as a physics and math tutor, physics learning assistant, and peer advisor. Prado was also treasurer of the Society of Physics Students and received scholarships and awards for his academic performance.

1. Ian Prado
1331 14th
Ave S Apt 5, AL 35205 • (205) 886-0500 • ifprado2718@gmail.com
EDUCATION
The University of Alabama May 2016
Bachelor of Science 3.866 GPA
Majors: Physics, Math Minor: Blount Undergraduate Initiative
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
X-ray Emitting Black Hole Data Mining Tuscaloosa, AL
Undergraduate Assistant Aug 2013 – Oct 2016
Co-authored an article in Nature entitled “Ultraluminous X-ray bursts in two ultracompact
companions to nearby elliptical galaxies” which has been viewed over 1,500 times and mentioned
in over 30 news sources.
Personally envisioned a faster and more accurate method of detecting X-ray bursts.
Recruited undergraduates to create a Python program to detect X-ray bursts.
Detected the X-ray burst cited in Nature using the Python program.
Led presentation at the 2014 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference at the
University of Alabama.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Center for Academic Success Tuscaloosa, AL
Head Math and Physics Tutor Sept 2015 – May 2016
Personally responsible for filling gaps in knowledge for other tutors.
Exercised verbal communication by holding small lectures for students.
Facilitated a cooperative and positive team atmosphere.
Gallalee Hall Tuscaloosa, AL
Physics Learning Assistant Aug 2013 – May 2014
Implemented hands-on physics learning strategies.
Led a class lecture using specific physics studio demonstrations.
Provided additional assistance for students outside of the classroom.
College of Arts & Science Tuscaloosa, AL
Peer Advisor May 2013 – May 2015
Personally accountable for all first-year students physics or math majors during orientation.
Advised over 800 incoming freshmen for optimal course selection.
Mentored new Peer Advisors during the 2014 summer orientation.
LEADERSHIP
Society of Physics Students Tuscaloosa, AL
Treasurer Aug 2015 – May 2016
Organized and tabulated all membership dues and additional payments.
Hosted larger events to network with other societies on campus.
Assisted physics students in finding research opportunities.
AWARDS SKILLS
APS Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate
Physics Majors.
College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding
Junior Award.
Working knowledge: Python, Unix, MATLAB,
Microsoft Excel.
Independently learning: C, C++, C#,
LabVIEW, SQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript.