Sonya Sawtelle
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#### Data enthusiast with a strong background in math, science and programming. 
###### [ [sdsawtelle.github.io](http://sdsawtelle.github.io) ] . [ sonya.sawtelle@yale.edu ] . [ 802 461 3429 ]


Education
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**Ph.D. program in Applied Physics, Yale University** (2012-present)

- Research on transport in metal nanostructures. 
- Coursework in physics, engineering, and statistics.

**B.S. in Physics, Indiana University** (2008-2011)

- Baccalaureate with Departmental Honors and Highest Distinction, 3.98/4.0 GPA

**MOOCs** (ongoing)

- Machine Learning (Stanford, Andrew Ng)

Experience
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**Independent Researcher, Yale University** (2012-present, New Haven CT)

- Data analysis and simulation in Python and MATLAB, and instrument control in C++. Designed and executed experiments across four projects and managed several undegraduate students.

**MCAT Instructor, Kaplan Test Prep** (2011-2012, New Haven CT)

- Planned and delivered lectures on core content in undergraduate Physics, Chemistry and Biology to medium-sized groups of undergraduates.

Skills
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**Programming:** Python, MATLAB, SQL, R, git, HTML/CSS

**Python SciPy Tools:** Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn

Awards
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- **Sterling Prize Fellowship**, Yale University (2013). Awarded to 30 out of 10,500 applicants.
- **IU Founders Scholar**, Indiana University (2012)
- **Baccalaureate with Highest Distinction**, Indiana University (2012). Granted to 5 students out of 498 in the class.

Projects
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**[*Evening Sessions: Explorations in Data Science and Python* Blog](http://sdsawtelle.github.io/blog/output/index.html)** (2015-present)

- Authored a series of articles covering a wide variety of topics and tools related to pure Python programming, data science and statistics.  
