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Jessica Boyland

Admissions Evaluator

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My New Course

Introduction to Python

My New Course

Introduction to Python

Analytical wordsmith, crafting stories with data as the pen and curiosity as the ink.

My Work

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Introduction to Power BI

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Introduction to Python

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Intermediate Python

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Introduction to Power BI

DataCamp Course Completion

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Introduction to Python
Introduction to Power BI
Intermediate SQL
Intermediate Python

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

American Physical Society (APS Physics) | Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

Science Policy Intern

- Developed congressional bios and supported APS’ Congressional Visit Day, in which APS members met with over 100 congressional offices - Worked with the Government Affairs staff to draft messaging and manage three grassroots campaigns on Capitol Canary that garnered 1500+ congressional connections - Conducted a 3-month long research project analyzing current sexual and gender harassment legislation and policies regulating activities of federal science agencies’ grant recipients. This work informed advocacy activities of APS GA in this space
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University of California, Berkeley | Nov 2021 - Present

Admissions Evaluator 3

- Thoroughly trained on UC admissions practices - Reviewed and evaluated 500+ applications and interviews using Slate - Communicated and coordinated with team members to manage workload and efficiently meet deadlines

QuestBridge | Sep 2021 - Oct 2021

Seasonal Application Reader

- Used Slate to evaluate applications - Assessed student's holistically for the College Partnerships program

Whitman College | Sep 2020 - May 2021

Gatherings and Seminars in Physics(GaSP) Leadership Team

- Led workshops and discussions promoting diversity in physics and educating the department on antiracist practices - Invited 3 speakers in areas of physics research not active in our department to give informational talks - Assessed departmental practices and recommended sustainable, equity- focused changes

Women in STEM Club and Mixed Race Club | Aug 2018 - May 2021

Leadership Team

- Planned and conducted club meetings - Led two Power and Privilege Symposium sessions aimed at increasing advocacy for underrepresented groups - Led group bonding activities and engaged members of the clubs, with sustained participation - Gathered and used input/feedback to better clubs

Whitman College | May 2020 - Sep 2020

Summer Admissions Intern

- Moderated virtual information sessions - Conducted interviews with prospective high school seniors - Handled various projects given by the admissions office with my team

Whitman College | Aug 2019 - Sep 2020

International Student Orientation Leader

- Assisted students with their transition to an American college - Served as an RA for the duration of the orientation - Led activities to build community among the students and other leaders

National Society of Black Physicists | Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

Simons Observatory/National Society of Black Physicists Scholar

- Conducted cosmological research under the mentorship of a Perimeter Institute researcher and Princeton graduate student - Created Python code to observe the efficiency of the Effective Halo Model once massive neutrinos were added - Attended virtual lectures from leading physicists from diverse backgrounds - Presented my findings at the end of the internship

Whitman College | Oct 2019 - May 2020

Co-Director of Programming for the Power and Privilege Symposium

- Co-organized Whitman’s 2020 Power and Privilege symposium - Collaborated with campus departments to gather additional funding to bring Dr. Angela Davis as the keynote speaker - Planned pre- and post-symposium events to promote the theme of community - Trained and supervised over 30 volunteers for the day of the symposium

Whitman College | Sep 2018 - Feb 2020

ARAC Tutor

- Tutored math and science in local middle and high schools - Assisted teachers in classroom activities - Worked one-on-one with students - Gained experience working with individuals who have had 3+ adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and leading a classroom through trauma informed care

Whitman College | Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

Physics Lab Teacher Assistant

- Proofread and reviewed the labs before the students did - Assisted the professor during lab time, acting as second in command - Helped students troubleshoot their experiments

Frost Gelato | Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

Food Preparer and Cashier

- Obtained food handlers license - Served gelato and made beverages for 100+ customers - Cleaned the store and worked as a cashier - Maintained professional and pleasant demeanor in my customer facing role

WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP Programs in Walla Walla | Mar 2018 - May 2019

Academic Math Tutor at Garrison Middle School

- Served as an in-class tutor for students - Worked with students after school in the GM Success program - Designated team leader when our supervisor was not present

popUPjustice.org | Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

Documentary Filmmaker

- Helped make a documentary to highlight what homelessness, one of the many problems afflicting rural areas, looks like in a rural setting - Gained many video production and post-production skills (i.e., shooting video, interviewing individuals, video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro)

My Education

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Bachelor's degree, AstrophysicsWhitman College | 2021

About Me

Jessica Boyland

Recent college graduate with my B.A. in Physics-Astronomy and a minor in Race and Ethnic Studies that is seeking a career in promoting equitable practices in education and STEM to uplift underrepresented individuals.

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