Nicholas A. Hagans

Nicholas A. Hagans
67 Hawthorne Street Apt 1F, Brooklyn, NY 11225 • Ph #: (703)439-8776 • Email: [email protected]
Education
New York University Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP), New York City, NY
Candidate, Master of Science in Applied Urban Science and Informatics, July 2015
GPA: 3.89
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Physics; Minor in Mathematics, May 2014
GPA: 3.69; Magna Cum Laude
Technical Skills
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Proficient in:
o Python, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Git, SQL (MySQL), and Stata
Experience with:
o Django, Java (Android development), ArcGIS, and CartoDB
Work Experience
Research Intern, Office of Research, Evaluation, and Program Support, City University of New York Research
Foundation; Feb. 2015 – Present
● Objective: Assist with various research and evaluation projects for CUNY’s Collaborative Programs. A primary focus
has been on mapping data collected from other CUNY research and evaluation efforts.
o Create interactive and informative maps in ArcGIS and CartoDB.
o Clean data using Python.
o Obtain geographic information of CUNY schools using Google Maps API with Python.
Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Urban Science and Progress, New York University; Oct. 2014 – May 2015
● Objective: Establish suitable locations for microphone sensors for the Sounds of New York City research team. This
project will give researchers the ability to study the soundscape of NYC through the use of WiFi enabled sensors.
o Designed and developed a native Android application with the Eclipse IDE, Android Studio, and the Android
SDK.
o Used Git with Github and Bitbucket for version control.
o Documented application using the Doxygen Eclipse plugin.
o Created and managed a server-side data ingestion system built with the Django framework on a Microsoft
Azure virtual server that accepts data from the mobile application and inserts it into a MySQL database.
Physics Tutor, Science and Math Learning Center, James Madison University; May 2013 – May 2014
● Objective: Provide students a free university resource to help them understand physics problems and concepts.
o Translated complicated concepts and problems into more easily accessible terms for students of varying skill
levels and understanding.
o Cleared up misconceptions with simple analogies and visual aids.
Research Assistant, Physics and Astronomy Department, James Madison University; Aug. 2011 – May 2013
● Objective: Study the reaction of complex fluids and soft materials to applied forces by executing experiments and
performing analyses on the outcomes.
o Built an apparatus for the experimentation.
o Analyzed hundreds of images using scripts written in IDL.
o Presented findings in oral and poster presentations at local and national conferences.
Teaching Assistant, Physics and Astronomy Department, James Madison University; Aug. 2011 – Dec. 2013
● Objective: Help implement a new teaching method and program for University Physics I and II classes. I earned the
Physics Department Teaching Award in Spring of 2013 and Spring of 2014 due in part to my performance in and
dedication to the program.
o Provided support for college undergraduates as they worked through inquiry-based activities in small groups.
o Collaborated closely with the teacher-in-residence and other teaching assistants to organize activities.
Honors
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Physics Teaching Award – Chosen by professor votes; Spring 2013 and Spring 2014
Best Presentation (Physics Research Spring Symposium) – Chosen by professor votes; Spring 2013
President’s list; Fall 2013
Dean’s list; Five semesters Fall 2010 – Spring 2014
Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics Honor Society); Inducted Spring 2013
Pi Mu Epsilon (Math Honor Society); Inducted Spring 2013