CV - CASA - University of Colorado Boulder

CURRICULUM VITAE1 − Evan M. Tilton
Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy
University of Colorado at Boulder, 389-UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0389
evan.tilton@colorado.edu
EDUCATION
In Progress: Ph.D. in Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences, expected 2016
University of Colorado - Boulder. Boulder, CO
M.S. in Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences, 2013
University of Colorado - Boulder. Boulder, CO
B.S. with Honors in Physics, Astronomy, and a minor in Anthropology, 2010
University of Florida. Gainesville, FL
ACADEMIC
Graduate Research Assistant
January 2011 − present
EMPLOYMENT Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Conducted research into intergalactic medium properties and active galactic nuclei
emission properties in a research group headed by J. Michael Shull.
Teaching Assistant
August 2010 − December 2010
Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences, , University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Assisted with introductory-level astronomy course.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Spring 2009 − August 2010
Department of Astronomy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Conducted research into RR Lyrae variability in a stellar populations research group
headed by Ata Sarajedini.
Supplemental Instructor
May 2009 − May 2010
Teaching Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Tutored, led discussion sections, and assisted professors for introductory-level physics
courses.
KEY SKILLS
• Problem Solving: Highly skilled in creative, analytical problem solving, with
extensive experience applying these skills in cutting-edge scientific research.
• Data analysis: Experience understanding and simplifying large data sets.
Knowledge of advanced physics, mathematics, and statistical techniques.
• Programming: Highly proficient in Python and IDL, especially as applied to
data analysis. Experience in Fortran, C#, and C++.
• Adaptability: Ability to rapidly learn new technical skills.
• Leadership: Experience leading scientific research projects and teaching in a
university setting, as well as undergraduate training in Anthropology, translates
to developed leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Writing: Highly-developed writing skills demonstrated in many publications
(see Page 2 of this document) and successful, competitive funding proposals.
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updated 2015-04-15.
AWARDS AND
HONORS
NASA Earth and Space Sciences Fellowship, 2014, renewable for 3 years. One
of nine such astrophysics awards nationally in 2014.
Honorific Fellowship from the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary
Sciences, CU-Boulder, 2010 & 2014
Anderson Scholar of High Distinction, 2008
PUBLICATIONS The Low-redshift Intergalactic Medium as Seen in Archival Legacy HST/STIS
and FUSE Data.
Evan M. Tilton, Charles W. Danforth, J. Michael Shull, & Teresa L. Ross. 2012, The
Astrophysical Journal, 759, 112.
Ultraviolet Emission-Line Correlations in Hubble/COS Spectra of Active
Galactic Nuclei: Single-Epoch Black Hole Masses.
Evan M. Tilton & J. Michael Shull. 2013, The Astrophysical Journal, 774, 67.
An HST/COS Survey of the Low-Redshift IGM. I. Survey, Methodology,
& Overall Results.
Charles W. Danforth, Evan M. Tilton, et al. 2014, The Astrophysical Journal (submitted), arXiv:1402.2655.
HST-COS Observations of AGNs. II. Extended Survey of Ultraviolet
Composite Spectra from 159 Active Galactic Nuclei.
Matthew L. Stevans, Charles W. Danforth, J. Michael Shull, & Evan M. Tilton. 2014,
The Astrophysical Journal, 774, 75.
Tracing the Cosmic Metal Evolution in the Low-redshift Intergalactic
Medium.
J. Michael Shull, Charles W. Danforth, & Evan M. Tilton. 2014, The Astrophysical
Journal, 796, 49.
The Metagalactic Ionizing Background: A Crisis in UV Photon Production or Incorrect Galaxy Escape Fractions?
J. Michael Shull, Joshua Moloney, Charles W. Danforth, & Evan M. Tilton. 2015,
The Astrophysical Journal (submitted), arXiv:1502.00637
HST-COS Observations of AGNs. III. Improved Spectral Constraints in
the Extreme Ultraviolet from Composite G140L Data.
Evan M. Tilton, Matthew L. Stevans, J. Michael Shull, & Charles W. Danforth. 2015,
in preparation.
DEPARTMENT,
UNIVERSITY,
AND
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
Standing Committee on Research Misconduct, CU-Boulder, 2013−present
Comprehensive Exams Oversight Committee, Department of Astrophysical &
Planetary Sciences, CU-Boulder, 2014−2015
Graduate Admissions Committee, Department of Astrophysical & Planetary
Sciences, CU-Boulder, 2013−2014
Faculty Hiring Committee, Department of Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences,
CU-Boulder, 2013
Faculty Hiring Committee, Department of Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences,
CU-Boulder, 2012
Graduate Concerns Committee, Department of Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences, CU-Boulder, 2010−2011