Steven Baker

I am a undergraduate student at the University of South Alabama, planning to graduate with degrees in mathematics and psychology

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Steven Baker Resume

Education

  • University of South Alabama - Mobile, Alabama
    • B.S. in Mathematics (in progress)
    • B.A. in Psychology (in progress)
    • Expected Graduation: December 2023
    • Mathematics GPA: 3.90/4.00
    • Psychology GPA: 3.92/4.00

Technical and Analytical Skills

  • Python
  • SQL
  • R Programming
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office Collection
  • Google Drive Collection
  • SPSS
  • Jamovi
  • Minitab

Relevant Coursework

  • Financial Mathematics
  • Financial Market Derivatives
  • Regression Analysis
  • Complex Analysis
  • Calculus 1/2/3
  • Mathematical Cyberinfrastructure
  • Differential Equations
  • Linear Algebra
  • Probability
  • Statistical Applications
  • Statistical Design and Analysis 1/2
  • Industrial Psychology

Certifications

  • University of Michigan - Programming for Everybody
  • University of Michigan - Python Data Structures
  • University of Michigan - Using Python to Access Web Data

Research/Work Experience

Dr. Heidi Lyn Comparative Cognition Lab - Lab Manager/Research Assistant

  • Compiled and Evaluated over 92000 data entries for comprehensive Meta-Analysis
  • Oversaw and Managed 5 Comparative Research Projects
  • Included in 4 Publications under review
  • Oversaw a 400% increase in Publication Output
  • Analyzed the effects of climate change by studying the behavior of thin striped hermit crabs
  • Designed and implemented methodology to study pattern recognition in different species
  • Organized Fundraising of over 1000 dollars for the Lab
  • January 2022-Present

Dr. Joshua Foster’s Research Group - Research Assistant

  • Performed data analysis to analyze the effects of specific personality types on facial recognition
  • Analyzed data relating to Narcissism and Persuasion
  • Assisted in studies involving the variability between the personalities of people specifically those with Narcissism
  • Collaborated with research in the field of visual perception
  • August 2021-Present

Publications & Presentations

Publications

  • Baker S. & Lyn H. “Intuitive Pattern Recognition in Dogs vs Humans” 2023 (under review)
  • Baker S. & Lyn H. “Intuitive Pattern Recognition in Monkeys vs Humans” 2023 (in preparation)
  • Lyn H., Villegas J., Bass C., Baker S., West K. “When is a point not a point” 2023 (under review)
  • Lyn H., Villegas J., Bass C., Baker S., West K. “Pointing Gestures as Communication in Dogs (Canis Familiaris)” (in preparation)

Poster Presentations

  • April 2023 Conference on Comparative Cognition Baker Melbourne Beach Fl. Baker S. & Lyn H. “Understanding of Probabilities in Dogs vs Humans”
  • July 2023 Animal Behavior Society Portland Oregon (Online) Baker S. & Lyn H. “Probabilistic Determination in Dogs vs Humans”
  • October 2023 South Alabama Undergraduate Symposium Mobile Alabama Baker S. & Lyn H. “Understanding of Probabilities in Monkeys vs Humans” (in preparation)

Awards/Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

  • USA Provost’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence
  • UBGOOD Scholarship for graduating high school seniors who attended Orange Beach Elementary School
  • Mark D. Fillers Scholarship - for orphans, foster children, or adopted children who display exceptional scholastic achievement
  • 2023 South Alabama Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)