1. Benjamin Graber
5130 US Rt. 42 S Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 843-1222 bengraber93@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/bengraber
EDUCATION
B.S. in Physics, Mathematics Minor Graduated May 2015
Otterbein University - Westerville, OH
Summa Cum Laude with High Honors
GPA: 3.962/4.0
Study Abroad - Chile and Argentina 2012
Windsor School - Valdivia, Chile
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Physics Research Assistant 2013- 2015
Otterbein University Department of Physics - Westerville, OH
Constructed lasers, laser housings, circuits, power supplies, photodiodes, vacuum chamber, and optics
Measured, analyzed, and mapped hyperfine energy splittings in Rubidium
Physics Supplemental Instructor and Tutor 2013-2015
Otterbein University - Westerville, OH
Conveyed physics and math concepts to interdisciplinary science students in Principles of Physics I & II
Directed both group instruction and private tutoring sessions
Engineering Intern, Oil Pipeline Integrity Specialist 2014
Willbros Engineering Inc - Westerville, OH
Researched cathodic protection/oil pipeline integrity and worked with industry engineers
Graduate Physics Class Assistant 2012-2015
Operation Physics - Westerville, OH
Assisted with preparation, teaching, and demonstrations for State-funded physics class for 30+ middle
school science teachers
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD Software, C and C++ Arduino programming,
MATLAB, Microsoft Office Suite, Circuit design, Soldering, Mill, Lathe, Construction
WORK EXPERIENCE
Community Revitalization Fellow 2015-2016
East Liberty Development, Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA
Developed affordable and mixed-income housing including overseeing a 20 unit, scattered site project
for the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh.
Nonprofit voluntary service leadership program with weekly personal/professional development
seminars through Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience (PULSE)
Water Treatment Plant Maintenance 2015
City of Westerville - Westerville, OH
Farm Hand 2005-2012
Yoder Agriculture - Springfield, OH
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Otterbein Orientation Leader 2011-2014
Facilitated and acclimated small and large groups of new students and parents to campus life
Servant Leadership Team- Otterbein Christian Fellowship 2013-2015
Oversaw main meetings, bible studies, discipleship, music and other campus ministry programs