Krystal Blanco
Contact
Information
16236 Wilkinson Dr
Clermont, FL 34714
E-mail: ms.krystalblanco@gmail.com
Objective
First year graduate student with research interests in applying mathematics and
computer science to develop reusable software tools for the fields of ecology and
sociology.
Research
Interests
Computational mathematics, agent-based modeling, computational models,
computational ecology, computational sustainability, computational behavioral science
Education
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Ph.D., Applied Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences, anticipated May 2018
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
B.A., Mathematics and Computer Science, 2014
Research
Appointments
Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute
Summer 2013
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287
• Conducted research in mathematical modeling
• Developed a model on the dynamics of offensive messages on Twitter
• Analyzed how quarantining offenders could reduce cyberbullying in public social
networks
Research Experience in Mobile Cyber-Physical Systems
Summer 2012
Texas State University San Marcos, San Marcos, TX 78666
• Conducted research in secure code attestation
• Helped develop an algorithm that allows for attestation on code that has a
randomized layout
Research Program for Women and Minorities in STEM
Summer 2011
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180
• Conducted research in bioinformatics
• Designed a program to simulate molecular interactions and mobility of
computationally designed biosensors based on green fluorescent protein
Technical
Reports
K. Blanco, A. Briceno, A. Steele, J. Tapia, J. McKay, S. Towers, K. Yong. The Dynamics
of Offensive Messages in the World of Social Media: the Control of Cyberbullying on
Twitter, 2013. Submitted.
Conference
Presentations
Presented ”The Dynamics of Offensive Messages in the World of Social Media: the
Control of Cyberbullying on Twitter” at the Field of Dreams Conference 2013, Mesa,
AZ, November 1-3, 2013.
Awards
National Science Foundation
• Summer 2013, Research Experience for Undergraduates Scholarship at Arizona State
University ($4,000)
• Summer 2012, Research Experience for Undergraduates Scholarship at Texas State
University–San Marcos ($5,000)
• Summer 2011, Research Experience for Undergraduates Scholarship at Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute ($3,000)
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Boston University
• University Scholarship, 2011–2013
• Engineering Scholars Award, 2010
• Dean’s List, 2010
Poinciana Student Scholarship Award, 2010
Teaching
Experience
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
Private Tutor
Spring 2013
Private tutor for CS 111: Introduction to Computer Science
• Assisted in programming assignments and studying for exams
Course Assistant
Fall 2012
Course assistant for CS 111: Introduction to Computer Science I
• Sample student evaluations available upon request
• Provided assistance in 1 hour lab and responsible for 3 hours of office hours
to aid undergraduate students in developing a solid foundation in Java
programming
• Grader for assignments
Professional
Experience
Boston University IT Help Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Student Consultant
Aug. 2013 – May 2014
• Work with team to provide technical support to the 43,000 student and faculty
members of the Boston University campus
• Assist students with hardware and software issues
Boston University Student Accounting Services, Boston, Massachusetts
Office Assistant
Sept. 2010 – Dec. 2014
• Handle confidential student account information
• Work with department heads on special projects
• Create spreadsheets of unsettled student accounts for further analysis by
department heads
Organizations
Women in Computer Science at Boston University
President
May 2013 – May 2014
• Encourage undergraduate females at to continue their studies in computer science
• Organize events, guest lectures and social events
Webmaster
Aug. 2012 - Sept. 2013
• Active member of organization
• Keep Boston University community aware of events and guest lectures through
creation and maintenance of organization’s website using Google sites and Wordpress
Programming
Languages
Java, Matlab, Mathematica, Maple, R
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