Resume

715.252.4314

Philip J. Ilten

233 Massachusetts Ave.

Cambridge, MA 02139

Resume of Philip Ilten

EDUCATION

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

2004 - present

* expected graduation in May 2008

* B.S. Physics, B.S. Mathematics, Minor in Music

* G.P.A. 4.2/5.0

Classical Mechanics I

(8.012)

Multivariable Calculus

(18.022)

Electromagnetism

(8.02)

Differential Equations

(18.03)

Waves & Vibrations

(8.03)

Analysis I

(18.100A)

Relativity

(8.033)

Numerical Analysis

(18.330)

Statistical Physics I

(8.044)

Probability & Random Variables

(18.440)

Quantum Mechanics I

(8.04)

Project Lab in Mathematics

(18.821)

Quantum Mechanics II

(8.05)

Quantum Mechanics III

(8.05)

Experimental Physics I

(8.13)

Experimental Physics II

(8.14)

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

2003 - 2004

* attended physics and mathematics classes during high school

Stevens Point Area High School

2000 - 2004

* ranked 1 out of 672, class valedictorian

* G.P.A 4.0/4.0

Saint Paul Lutheran Middle School

1992 - 2000

RESEARCH

CERN Geneva, Switzerland

2006 - present

* part of MIT CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) on the LHC

* developed shift monitor for CMS high-level trigger

* analyzing Drell-Yan dip-lepton process within CMS detector

* given various presentations and written CMS notes

Okray Farms Plover, WI

2005

* integrated pest management scout

* analyzed insect movement, minimized pesticide use

Sandhill Wildlife Reserve Neenah, WI

2003 - 2004

* worked with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

* studied effect of porcupine populations on forest ecology

Wisconsin River Study Stevens Point, WI

2002 - 2004

* analyzed and monitored Wisconsin River ecology

* presented at Wisconsin ecology conferences

ACTIVITIES

MIT Protestant Community Cambridge, MA

2004 - present

* current president, organize worship and service activities

MIT Emergency Medical Services Cambridge, MA

2004 - present

* volunteer Emergency Medical Technician on MIT ambulance

* certified CPR instructor

* helped make MIT first "Heart Safe" college

Berklee Conservatory Boston, MA

2004 - 2006

* recipient of Emerson Music Scholarship

* studied classical trombone with John Faieta

MIT Cycling Cambridge, MA

2004 - 2006

* clothing officer, design and distribution of uniform

* ECCC Men's D TTT first place

Zeta Psi Fraternity Cambridge, MA

2004 - present

* steward, responsible for all food (nightly meals)

* community service chair

HONORS

MacVicar Fund Recipient (2007), AP Scholar of Honor (2005), National Honors Society

(2004), SPASH Science Award (2004), Math League Member of Distinction (2002),

Emerson Music Scholar (2005), John Philip Sousa Award (2004), Wisconsin Honors

Trombonist (2003), Eau-Claire All-Star Jazz Trombonist (2003)

SKILLS

Computer

* languages: Java, HTML, C, C++, BASH (and variants), ROOT, MATLAB,

Octave, Mathematica

* operating systems: Linux (Redhat, Debian, SL), OS X (Panther, Tiger, Leopard),

Windows (98, XP, Vista)

* programs: Apache, MySQL, ROOT, Matlab, Mathematica, Gimp, Adobe CS,

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* hardware: built (from spare parts) and currently maintain an Apache server

Languages

* English (native speaker), German (moderate skill)

Licenses

* Private Pilot, PADI Open Water SCUBA Diver, Drivers License (Wisconsin),

American Heart Association BLS CPR Instructor, EMT-B (Emergency Medical

Technician), Lifeguard

HOBBIES

trombone, cycling, ultimate, climbing, flying, SCUBA diving, sailing, reading, cooking,

Lord of the Rings