Ann M. Martin 514 Space Sciences Building Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 Phone: (607) 255-6420 amartin@astro.cornell.edu 123 E. King Road, Apt. E1 Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: (607) 221-2540 Education Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 2005-Present M.S. in Astronomy, September 2008 Ph.D. in Astronomy, expected May 2011 University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, May 2005 B.S. in Physics, with Advanced honors designation B.A. in English, with honors Awards and Honors NASA International Year of Astronomy Student Ambassador (New York State), 2008-2009 Benson Leister Fellowship (peer-awarded fellowship for academic excellence and leadership), 2008 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship, 2005-2008 University at Buffalo Distinguished Honors Scholarship, 2001-2005 Phi Beta Kappa Society Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Golden Key International Honour Society Research Interests Radio astronomy Extragalactic astronomy and redshift surveys Observational cosmology and large scale structure Research Experience Graduate Research/ALFALFA Collaboration: Department of Astronomy, Cornell University, 2005–present (research advisors: Dr. Martha Haynes and Dr. Riccardo Giovanelli). cv_a_martin, p. 1 of 3 Undergraduate Honors Research: Department of Physics, University at Buffalo, 2003–2005 (research advisor: Dr. William H. Kinney). “One- and Two-Dimensional Cosmological Parameter Estimation with WMAP.” National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank, June-August 2004 (research advisor: Dr. Yuri Kovalev) Cornell University Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): Department of Astronomy, Cornell University, May-July 2003 (research advisors: Dr. Riccardo Giovanelli and Dr. Martha Haynes) Activities “Galaxy Lunch” Seminar Series Organizer. 2006-2009. Astronomy Graduate Network Secretary. 2008-2009. Teaching Experience and Training Instructor. Astronomy 1109: Birth of the Universe (First Year Writing Seminar), Spring 2009. Center for Astronomy Education Teaching Excellence Workshop. Participant, October 16-17 2008 (Ithaca, NY). Writing 7100: Teaching Writing. John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines, Fall 2008. Tutor. Writing Walk-In Service (John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines), Cornell University, 2007-2008; REACH Program at Odessa-Montour Middle/High School, 2008-2009. Writing 701: A Seminar on Writing and Teaching. John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines, Fall 2006. Grader. Cornell University. Astronomy 201, Fall 2007; Astronomy 202, Spring 2007; Astronomy 280, Fall 2006. Graded papers and provided feedback in writing-based astronomy courses for nonmajors. Public Outreach Highlights. Outreach Volunteer. 2005-present. Organized and participated in various outreach events, including workshops for teachers (2007-2008), public lectures at science centers (2007-2008), and visits from several local school groups. Organized lunch meetings for outreach volunteers and served as administrator for department outreach database (2007-2008). cv_a_martin, p. 2 of 3 Curious About Astronomy? Ask an Astronomer! 2005 – present. Answered questions submitted by the general public to this service of the Cornell Astronomy Department. Focus for Teens. 4-H Career Explorations Program. Activity leader, 2006; coordinator of Astronomy workshop, 2007, 2008 & 2009. Public Talks: Kopernik Space Education Center, Vestal NY (September 20, 2008) Wings of Eagles Discovery Center Science Academy, Horseheads NY (June 23, 2008) BOCES Girls Technology Camp, Ithaca NY (July 19, 2008) Elmira-Corning Astronomical Society, Corning NY (April 4, 2008) Wings of Eagles Discovery Center, Horseheads NY (February 2, 2008) Museum of the Earth, Ithaca NY (January 2006) cv_a_martin, p. 3 of 3