Adam David Scott 1
www.AdamScottPhD.com adam@AdamScottPhD.com
(573)-745-0514
Center for Neurodynamics
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Missouri at St. Louis
One University Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63121
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Physics
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Expected May 2014 – University of Missouri at St. Louis , St. Louis, MO
Co-op through Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO
Dissertation: “Speciation Dynamics of an Agent-based Evolutionary Model in Phenotype
Space”
Master of Science Physics
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2009
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University of Missouri at St. Louis , St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Arts Physics
Bachelor of Arts Mathematics
Minor Global Studies
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2007 – Drury University , Springfield, MO
PUBLICATIONS
A. D. Scott, S. Bahar. “Cluster Dynamics in a Neutral Evolution Model”. In preparation
A. D. Scott, S. Bahar. “Characterization of Phase Transitions in an Agent-based Evolution Model”. In preparation
A. D. Scott, D. M. King, N. Marić, S. Bahar. “Clustering and Phase Transitions on a Neutral
Landscape ”. Europhysics Letters. 2013. doi:10.1209/0295-5075/102/68003
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
References available upon request
University of Missouri at St. Louis , 2008-present
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Computational Evolution Modeling: Designed and programmed new variations of an evolution model and focused on studying agent level and cluster level interactions (dissertation research, adviser Dr. Sonya Bahar, 2008-present)
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Computational Neural Disorder Modeling: Introduced synaptic variability as a model for neurotransmitter fluctuation in a network of modified Hodgkin-Huxley style neurons to model epileptic seizures in a mammalian neocortex (adviser Dr. Sonya Bahar, 2008-2012)
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Computational Neural Clustering: Designed and programmed a clustering algorithm based on neuron synchronization (with Dr. Kaushalya Premachandra and Dr. Sonya Bahar, 2012)
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Neural Electrophysiology: Conducted surgeries and imaged (intrinsic optical imaging) in vivo drug-induced seizures in the neocortex of rats as a model to study the dynamics of neurons during epileptic seizures (adviser Dr. Sonya Bahar, 2008-2010)
Drury University & NASA Microgravity University , 2006-2007

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Experimental Biomechanics: Helped design and construct a robotic arm to study microgravity effects on a muscle model in the laboratory and on NASA’s Weightless Wonder aircraft
(undergraduate physics major research, adviser Dr. Greg Ojakangas)
Drury University , 2006-2007
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Computational Signal processing: Studied and designed guitar pedal effects (undergraduate mathematics major research, adviser Dr. Scott Simmons)
University of Arkansas – Fayetteville , 2006
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Computational Condensed Matter Physics: Data analysis of optical properties of quantum dots from first principles (research experience for undergraduates, adviser Dr. Huaxiang Fu)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Missouri at St. Louis
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Graduate Teaching Assistant o Modern Physics, Fall 2012 o Electricity & Magnetism review, Summer 2011 o Introductory Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics lab for non-majors, Summer 2011 o Introductory Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics lab for majors, Spring 2010 o Introductory Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics discussion for majors, Spring 2010 o 2x Introductory Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics lab for majors, Fall 2009 o Introductory Mechanics and Heat lab for non-majors, Fall 2009 o 3x Introductory Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics lab for non-majors, Summer 2009 o 2x Introductory Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics lab for non-majors, Spring 2009 o 2x Introductory Mechanics and Heat lab for non-majors, Fall 2008 o 3x Introductory Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics lab for majors, Summer 2008
University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
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Graduate Teaching Assistant o 2x Introductory Mechanics, Spring 2008 o 2x Introductory Mechanics, Fall 2007
Drury University
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Physics Department Tutor , 2005-2007
Drury University
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Mathematics Department Tutor , 2004-2007
Self-Employed
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Physics & mathematics tutoring for high school students and undergraduates , 2003-
WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES
The American Physical Society March Meeting ; Denver, CO, 2014
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Talk
: “
Cluster-Level Dynamics in a Neutral Phenotype Evolution Model
”
Evolution ; Snowbird, UT, 2013
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Talk : “Mutability Driven Phase Transitions in a Neutral Phenotype Evolution Model”

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University of Missouri at St. Louis – Graduate Research Fair ; St. Louis, MO, 2013
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Poster :
“Directed Percolation in a Neutral Phenotype Evolution Model”
The American Physical Society March Meeting ; Baltimore, MD, 2013
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Talk : “Characterization of Phase Transitions in a Model of Evolutionary Dynamics”
Evolution ; Ottawa, Canada, 2012
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Poster : “Clustering and Phase Transitions on a Neutral Landscape”
University of Missouri at St. Louis
– Graduate Research Fair
; St. Louis, MO, 2012
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Poster
: “Clustering and Phase Transitions on a Neutral Landscape”
The American Physical Society March Meeting ; Boston, MA, 2012
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Talk : “Clustering and Phase Transitions on a Neutral Landscape”
University of Missouri at St. Louis – Graduate Research Fair ; St. Louis, MO, 2011
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Poster
: “Computational Evolution Modeling and Neutral Theory”
Evolution ; Portland, OR, 2010
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Poster : “Adaptation of Mutation in a Computational Evolutionary Model”
NEURON ; San Diego, CA, 2010
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Workshop : Learned to model neurons and networks of neurons with the software, Neuron and programming in Python
Dynamics of Bursting Activity of Neurons ; Atlanta, GA, 2010
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Workshop : Attended talks focused on current research of neural bursting dynamics in model systems
Kappa Mu Epsilon National Convention ; 2004, 2005, 2006
 Attended the mathematics honor society’s national conventions
SOCIETIES & INVOLVEMENT
University of Missouri at St. Louis
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Society for the Study of Evolution , 2013-
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American Physical Society , 2011- o Division of Biological Physics & Division of Computational Physics
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American Association of Physics Teachers , 2010-2011
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Graduate Student Advisory Committee to the Dean o Representative for the Department of Physics and Astronomy, 2011-2012
Drury University
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Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics Honor Society) , 2007 o President , 2007
 Helped to revive Drury’s chapter after 37 years of inactivity, 2007
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Society of Physics Students , 2006-2007 o President , 2006-2007
 Helped to re vive Drury’s chapter after 37 years of inactivity, 2006
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Drury Physics Club , 2005-2007 o President , 2006-2007
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Kappa Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honor Society) , 2004-2007 o President , 2006-2007

Adam David Scott 4 o Vice President , 2005-2006
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Drury Math and Computer Science Club , 2004-2007 o President , 2006-2007 o Vice President , 2005-2006
AWARDS
University of Missouri at St. Louis
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Outstanding Poster : Department of Physics & Astronomy Graduate Research Fair, 2012
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American Association of Physics Teachers: Outstanding Teaching Assistant of the Year :
Department of Physics & Astronomy, 2010
( http://www.aapt.org/Programs/awards/otaawards2010.cfm
)
Drury University
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Outstanding Physics Student : Department of Physics, 2005-2006
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Meritorious Winner : Mathematical Contest in Modeling, 2006 o Honorary Mention : Mathematical Contest in Modeling, 2005