Thomas Sassorossi received a Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics from Michigan State University in May 2016, with a minor in Mathematics. As an undergraduate, he held several roles relating to astronomy research and education, including serving as a research assistant, observatory operator, undergraduate teaching assistant, and director of a science theatre group. He now works as an instructor at a science center, facilitating hands-on science programs for students aged 10-12.

1. Thomas (TJ) Sassorossi
630-303-7228 | sassoro1@msu.edu | 624 Stoddard Ave, East Lansing, MI. 48823
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Astrophysics May 2016
Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI
• Minor in Mathematics
EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant September 2014 - May 2016
MSU Observatory | East Lansing, MI
• Collaborate on two research groups for Professor Laura Chomiuk
• Operate the MSU Observatory to analyze data of cataclysmic variable stars
• Reduce data taken from the Very Large Array using the Astronomical Image Processing System
• Educate the applications of the MSU Observatory during Public Nights
L.A.B.S. Instructor May 2016 – Present
Impression 5 Science Center | Lansing, MI
• Facilitate the Play, Create, and Challenge vision with guests via science programs, outreach events, and
operations
• Plan lessons and instruct students for the 10-12 age group in the L.A.B.S. program
• Deliver workshops focused on science content and social interactions with guests
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant January 2015 - May 2016
Department of Physics and Astronomy, MSU | East Lansing, MI
• Responsible for instructing the students of the Visions of the Universe lecture for three semesters with
Professors Alessandro Baldi, Jay Strader, and Megan Donahue, respectively
• Coordinate office hours and review sessions for the students
• Innovated the class with a new interactive study guide
Director of Astrophysics September 2014 – May 2016
MSU Science Theatre | East Lansing, MI
• Develop and present science experiments in front of students of all age ranges
• Act as a liaison between schools, museums, and student groups who request a physics or astronomy show
and the science theatre members within the greater Lansing area
SKILLS
• Laboratory: Skills and safety gained through Science Theatre, Physics, Chemistry, and Astronomy
Labs.
• Technical: Operate the MSU Observatory, Python Programming Language, Unix, Maxim DL, AIPS,
MESA, Excel, and the ability to process and analyze large data sets.
MEMBERSHIPS
• Impression 5 Science Center; Volunteer October 2015 - May 2016
• Business Professionals of America; Competitor September 2011 - May 2012
• Society of Physics Students; Member January 2013 - May 2016
• Astronomy Club; Member January 2013 - May 2016
• MSU Quidditch Team; Captain September 2012 - May 2016