Jada Thomas
Recent Applied Mathematics and Computer Science graduate
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Recent Applied Mathematics and Computer Science graduate with hands-on experience in data analysis, computational modeling, and algorithm development within research and Department of Defense environments. Seeking a full-time role in quantitative analysis or applied data science, leveraging strong programming skills and mathematical modeling experience to solve complex technical problems.
Experience
DOD Intern - Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) DOD / Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) - AANMaST Lab - Patuxent River, MD
(2025-05 - 2025-08)
Contact: Krista Kirk KKirk@asrcfederal.com | 40 hours/week
- Applied mathematical knowledge for generation of trilateration techniques for modeling and simulation.
- Developed code of mathematical algorithms for modeling and simulation using the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS).
- Assisted in validation of mathematical algorithms for location approximation and provided tool analysis and recommendations on available toolsets for the task provided.
- Delivered a technical outbrief presentation on simulated positioning models and toolsets to DoD leadership and site coordinators.
Intern - Yale University Physical & Engineering Biology (PEB) / Department of Biomedical Engineering - New Haven, CT
(2024-05 - 2024-08)
Contact: Emma Carley emma.carley@yale.edu | 40 hours/week
- Conducted computational biology research evaluating the effects of spatial population structure and phylogeny on allele frequencies.
- Programmed stochastic simulations in Python 3 incorporating Wright-Fisher population dynamics to model genetic drift.
- Authored and presented a scientific research poster titled "The Role Of Phylogeny and Spatial Structure In Allele Frequency" at the Yale PEB Program Symposium and the Leadership Alliance Symposium.
Fusion Science Researcher - Hampton University - Hampton, VA
(2023-03 - 2024-05)
Contact: Halima Ali HALIMA.ALI@hamotonu.edu | 8 hours/week
- Collaborated with Simons Foundation scientists within the Stellarator Experiment Group to research non-axisymmetric magnetic plasma confinement configurations.
- Evaluated operational trade-offs and structural stability between Tokamaks (ex. ITER, NSTX-U) and Stellarators.
- Co-authored and presented findings on stellarator magnetic field geometry and plasma stability at the American Physical Society (APS) Physics Conference in Denver, CO.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Minor in Computer Science - Hampton University
