Rafael Rosario

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Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410 rafael.angel.rosario@gmail.com
Education
Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY
B.S. Physics And Astronomy
G.P.A 2.99/4
Graduation: January 2015

Relevant Courses
Astronomy Mechanics
Calculus I, II, III, IV Modern Physics
Classical Physics I, II Planetary Science
Classical Physics Laboratory I, II Quantum Mechanics
Cosmology Stars and Radiation
Electromagnetism Thermodynamics
Electronics and Instrumentation Waves and Optics
Galaxies

Research and Experience

Independent Student Research, Stony Brook University Summer

2012
Advisor: Thomas Hemmick
Outgassing Properties of Insulating Plastics
Research was to find the outgassing properties of plastics with high insulating properties and
easy machinability to use as a replacement for the polymer used in making gas electron
multipliers to be used in particle detection.

REU Program, Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences

Advisor: Vincent Chevrier Summer
2013
The Deliquescence of Perchlorate salts on Mars
Research the deliquescence of perchlorate salts under Martian conditions of low pressure and
temperatures using a planetary simulation chamber.

Independent Student Research, Stony Brook University Fall 2014

Advisor: Frederick Walter
Ejecta Velocity from Nova Centauri 2013
Write an idl program that would find the velocity of the ejecta from Nova Centauri 2013 from
the spectrum of the nova by looking at the sodium doublet lines and using cross correlation.

Work

Instructor, Mad Science of Northeast New Jersey- Fair Lawn Winter 2015-
present
Advisor: Adelina Garabet
Travel to neighboring schools to conduct an enrichment class for children and teach various
scientific subjects with hands on activities and demonstrations.