BRIAN LOIS
(920) 660-8830
blois@iastate.edu
OBJECTIVE
A summer internship where I can apply my analytical skills as well as learn and develop new skills.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Applied Mathematics and Electrical Engineering
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Thesis topic: Recursive Robust PCA
GPA: 4.0
Preliminary oral exam passed: December, 2013
Expected Date of Graduation: May, 2015
B.S. Mathematics
Minors: Chemistry, Biology
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
GPA: 4.0
Received: May, 2010
RELEVANT SKILLS AND COURSEWORK
Strong MATLAB programmer
Basic Knowledge of C/C++ and Python
Proficient in Excel
Courses
Statistical Signal Processing
Random Processes for Communications and Signal Processing
Applied Linear Algebra
Convex Optimization
EXPERIENCE
Statistical and Applied Mathematics Institute
Industrial Math/Stat Modeling Workshop
Summer 2013
Worked with a diverse team of applied mathematicians and statisticians on a data analysis and
visualization problem presented by Mark Wolff of SAS Inc. As a group produced a technical report
and presentation.
Iowa State University
Teaching Assistant (EE)
Fall 2013
Duties include recitations, grading, and holding office hours for EE 224 “Introduction to Signals and
Systems.”
Research Assistant
Summer 2013
Mentored a group of undergraduate REU students working on a research project entitled “Weighted
Compressed Sensing.”
Teaching Assistant (Mathematics)
August 2010 - Present
Taught stand alone sections of Calculus 1, 2, and 3. Graded and held office hours for graduate
courses.
Marquette University
Teaching Assistant (Chemistry)
August 2007 - May 2012
Independently taught the lab portion of the course. Taught discussion sections, and volunteered for
extra review sessions before exams.
AWARDS
Lambert Fellowship 2014
Graduate Teaching Excellence Award 2013
Department of Mathematics Outstanding Senior Award 2010
LEADERSIP ACTIVITIES
Represent the math department as a senator in the Graduate and Professional Student Senate
Executive Board Member of the Mathematics Graduate Student Organization
Iowa State University Golf Club