HELLO, I'M
Kelley
Innovative Graduate Physicist
Kelley Graham McNeil
BS in Advanced and Engineering & Applied Physics, Minor in Mathematics - Detroit, MI
gi0738@wayne.edu
(586) 996-9126
About
MY BACKGROUND
Ambitious and passionate undergraduate student with 1 year experience working on two different studies within the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment, consisting of both theoretical and applied concentrations. I am interested in bringing my personal and professional experience to teams setting the standards for advancements in technology, methodology, and research within the industries of high energy particle physics, nuclear physics, and sustainable energy. Please explore my site to learn more!
Education
WHAT I'VE LEARNED
2023-2024
Wayne State University – Detroit, MI; Class of 2024
Bachelor of Science; Physics, Advanced and Engineering & Applied Concentrations; Minor in Mathematics
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Summer 2023
Macomb Community College - Warren, MI
Perfected oral and written communication skills, particular focus in presentation of research findings
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Fall 2022
Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago, IL
Studied Modern Physics principles as well as sustainable energy practices​
GPA: 4.0/4.0
2017-2020
Michigan Technological University - Houghton, MI
Introduced to elementary physics principles as well as completed up to Organic Chemistry and Biology II courses
GPA: 3.2/4.0
Experience
WHERE I'VE WORKED
Sep. 2023–Present
Wayne State University, Student Research Assistant
Performing experimental analysis on data collected from the CMS experiment in partnership with the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN). Contributing to research concerned discovering dark photons, primarily using ROOT and Python languages
Apr 2023–Present
Henry Ford Hospital, Research Recruitment Specialist
Led and organized recruitment events for the All of Us Research Program, resulting in an influx of 1000+participants. Working with REACH study on experimental design and strategy with a projection of 35% increase in efficiency.
Apr 2024-Present
Wayne State University, Experimental Assembly Aid
Assembling 500+ metal and plexiglass covers for silicone pixel modules used in the detectors for the CMS experiment. Perfecting assembly instruction through careful experimentation with construction. Developing all packing methods to suit international delivery of fragile components.
Skills & Languages
WHAT I CAN CONTRIBUTE
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Theoretical Modeling
Project Management
Experimental Design & Execution
Machine Learning
Oral & Written Communication
Team Collaboration
English
Spanish
Awards & Honors
WHERE I'VE BEEN RECOGNIZED
Sigma Pi Sigma (ΣΠΣ) Physics Honor Society Member
Society of Physics Students President
Multi-year Dean's List
Wayne State University Physics & Astronomy Award
Interests
RECREATIONAL
Cosmology
Mythology
Travel
Hiking
Baking
Music
Writing
Sketching