Steven James Biars

E-mail: biarss [at] shawnee [dot] edu

Education

Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
B.S. in Natural Science (Mathematics), Expected June 2009

Relevant Courses: Modern Abstract Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Ordinary Differential Equations, Calculus-Based Physics, Particle Physics, Astronomy, Physics Research (High Energy), Hydraulics, AC/DC Circuitry, Electromechanical Systems, Visual Basic.

Southeastern Business College, New Boston, OH
A.A in Business Administration, May 2005

Portsmouth West High School, West Portsmouth, OH
High School Diploma, May 2002

Scioto County JVS, Lucasville, OH
Engineering & I.T. Certificate, May 2002

Work Experience

Clark Planetarium, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
Planetarium Operations Staff, June 2007 - Present

Developed Astro-Photography for presentation.

Collaborated with staff members on facility upgrades and show ideas.

Worked with Dr. Timothy Hamilton on High-Energy Physics Research.

Operated and maintained Konica-Minolta Media Globe Planetarium.

Assisted K-12 students and teachers with Astronomy Q&A sessions.

Activities

Shawnee State University Math Club, June 2008-Present
SUMS Competition, 2007-Present
Math 24 Competition, 2007-Present
Ohio MAA Conference, Spring 2008

Awards

Shawnee State University Celebration of Scholarship, April 2008
SkillsUSA VICA Regional Runner-Up, Engineering Technology, 2002
                             State Co-Champion, Game Design ( "BLAST!" ), 2001
                             Regional Champion, Information Technology, 2001

Research

Public Presentations

1. Steven J. Biars: "Calculating Ejecta Fields for Suspected Impact Craters"; 2008 Celebration of Scholarship Undergraduate Conference, (April 17, 2008), Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH, USA

Papers in Preparation

1. Steven J. Biars: "Hurricane Modeling and Path Prediction".

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