Robert D. E. Henderson
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- School: University of Waterloo
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- Department: Physics
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Waterloo, ON - Dates at University of Waterloo: December 2015 - April 2016
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Biography
University of Waterloo - Physics
BSc, MSc, MBA, PhD | MD Candidate | Nature & Landscape Photographer
Research
Robert
Henderson
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Advanced degrees in physics (PhD - Physics, MSc - Astrophysics, BSc - Mathematical Physics) and recently completed an MBA. Currently I am a medical student (class of 2021) at the University of Saskatchewan.
Experienced interdisciplinary researcher in the fields of physics, biophysics, astrophysics, nanotechnology and theoretical chemistry, with 7 refereed journal articles published and 10 major conference/seminar contributions.
Over 10 years of university teaching experience, science and mathematics (lecturer since 2015, teaching assistant during both graduate and undergraduate studies); comfortable lecturing for large classes and broad audiences.
Over 7 years of scientific public outreach experience (planetarium shows, observatory tours, public events and lectures, radio and television appearances).
Significant university service contributions through membership on the Board of Governors, Senate and numerous committees and working groups, plus three years service as a student association executive (at the University of Waterloo).
I'm a landscape photographer on the side: naturalphotons.ca
Experience
University of Saskatchewan
MD Candidate
Robert D. E. worked at University of Saskatchewan as a MD Candidate
University of Saskatchewan
Committee: Honorary Degrees
University of Waterloo
Graduate Student
My research uses Atomic and Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy to study gemini surfactants and their electrostatic properties to better understand their possible use as a gene and drug delivery mechanism.
Advisor: Dr. Zoya Leonenko
Affiliations: Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology; Department of Physics & Astronomy
Collaborations: Dr. Shawn Wettig, uWaterloo School of PharmacyUniversity of Waterloo
Teaching Assistant
Various first year physics courses and laboratories; head TA for labs; Online courses; upper-year marking duties; course administration and learning materials development.
University of Waterloo
Lecturer
Faculties of Mathematics and Science. Courses taught, teaching or to be taught: SCI 238 (Introductory Astronomy - Spring 2015), Phys/Chem 10 (Communication Skills for Physics & Chemistry - Fall 2015), MATH 103 (Algebra for Arts and Social Science - Fall 2015), MATH 104 (Calculus for Arts and Social Science - Winter 2016), MNS 102 (Techniques for Materials and Nanoscience - Spring 2016).
Graduate Student Association - University of Waterloo
President
The President is the head of the GSA, and the chief representative of graduate students when interacting with the University and other external organizations such as the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations. To this end, the President sits on many high-level committees such as the Senate and Board of Governors of the University of Waterloo, and co-chairs the Graduate Student Relations Committee with the Associate Provost, Graduate Studies. Internal to the GSA, the President is the chair of the Board of Directors, the governance body that oversees financial and corporate matters of the GSA.
Graduate Student Association - University of Waterloo
Vice President Student Affairs
The Vice President Student Affairs strives to be aware of issues of graduate student concern of a non-academic that affect the quality of student life. Issues include, but are not limited to, student services, health and safety, student activities and funding. The VP Student Affairs has oversight responsibilities of the Student Affairs Committee and the Graduate Funding Committee, and represents graduate students on a number of UW Committees.
University of Waterloo
Coordinator, Gustav Bakos Observatory
I manage the day-to-day operations of uWaterloo's observatory and conduct public science outreach lectures and tours, as well as make occasional radio and television appearances on current events in astronomy. In this role I also chaired the organizing committee for a public viewing of the 2012 Transit of Venus, which was attended by ~2000 people on campus.
University of Waterloo
Committees: Executive (2013-15), Building & Properties (2013-15)
University of Waterloo
Committees: Executive (2012-15), Graduate & Research Council (2013-14), Finance (2015-16).
Education
University of Saskatchewan
Doctor of Medicine - MD
University of Saskatchewan
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Saskatchewan
MD Candidate
University of Saskatchewan
Committee: Honorary DegreesUniversity of Waterloo
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Physics
Awards: Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology Nanofellowship (2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15) Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2010-2012) President's Graduate Scholarship (2010-2012)University of Waterloo
Graduate Student
My research uses Atomic and Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy to study gemini surfactants and their electrostatic properties to better understand their possible use as a gene and drug delivery mechanism. Advisor: Dr. Zoya Leonenko Affiliations: Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology; Department of Physics & Astronomy Collaborations: Dr. Shawn Wettig, uWaterloo School of PharmacyUniversity of Waterloo
Teaching Assistant
Various first year physics courses and laboratories; head TA for labs; Online courses; upper-year marking duties; course administration and learning materials development.University of Waterloo
Lecturer
Faculties of Mathematics and Science. Courses taught, teaching or to be taught: SCI 238 (Introductory Astronomy - Spring 2015), Phys/Chem 10 (Communication Skills for Physics & Chemistry - Fall 2015), MATH 103 (Algebra for Arts and Social Science - Fall 2015), MATH 104 (Calculus for Arts and Social Science - Winter 2016), MNS 102 (Techniques for Materials and Nanoscience - Spring 2016).Graduate Student Association - University of Waterloo
President
The President is the head of the GSA, and the chief representative of graduate students when interacting with the University and other external organizations such as the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations. To this end, the President sits on many high-level committees such as the Senate and Board of Governors of the University of Waterloo, and co-chairs the Graduate Student Relations Committee with the Associate Provost, Graduate Studies. Internal to the GSA, the President is the chair of the Board of Directors, the governance body that oversees financial and corporate matters of the GSA.Graduate Student Association - University of Waterloo
Vice President Student Affairs
The Vice President Student Affairs strives to be aware of issues of graduate student concern of a non-academic that affect the quality of student life. Issues include, but are not limited to, student services, health and safety, student activities and funding. The VP Student Affairs has oversight responsibilities of the Student Affairs Committee and the Graduate Funding Committee, and represents graduate students on a number of UW Committees.University of Waterloo
Coordinator, Gustav Bakos Observatory
I manage the day-to-day operations of uWaterloo's observatory and conduct public science outreach lectures and tours, as well as make occasional radio and television appearances on current events in astronomy. In this role I also chaired the organizing committee for a public viewing of the 2012 Transit of Venus, which was attended by ~2000 people on campus.University of Waterloo
Committees: Executive (2013-15), Building & Properties (2013-15)University of Waterloo
Committees: Executive (2012-15), Graduate & Research Council (2013-14), Finance (2015-16).
