Ph.D. (Theor Chem) Looking for a Job
Eva Simmons
EVA S. SIMMONS
CURRENT ADDRESS: PERMAMENT ADDRESS:
(Valid until Jan 1st) (Good anytime)
2737 Hearthstone Circle 147 N Leeds Gate Road
Marietta, GA 30062 Savannah, GA 31406
(404) 992-1557 (912) 925-1402
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To find a temporary faculty position appropriate for my expertises or a
full-time job in a field appropriate for my expertises.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin
in the field of Theoretical Physical Chemistry (specialization compu-
tational neurobiology), May 1995 (*in absentia*).
Master of Arts in Chemistry with a specialization in Physical Chemistry
from the University of Texas at Austin in Theoretical Physical Chemistry
on May 23, 1992.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a double minor in Physics and Math
from Armstrong State College on June 9, 1989.
DISSERTATION RESEARCH SUMMARY
Performed the first-ever "circuitry studies" on an established computatinal
model of the primary visual cortex. Perfected my ForTran programming skills;
learned to work in a supercomputer environment; developed skills in the
usage of the DI-3000 ForTran-based graphics system.
ACADEMIC ACHEIVEMENTS
Received a certificate recognizing excellence in passing the Chemistry
Exit Exam.
Dean's list during Winter 1986, Fall 1986, and Winter 1989.
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Experience in the University of Texas at Austin Chemistry Department:
TA in Physical Chemistry Fall 1994
Spring 1993 - Fall 1993
Spring 1992
Spring 1991
General Chemistry Spring 1994
Fall 1992
Spring 1990 - Summer 1990;
Organic Chemistry Fall 1989
Worked at Revco Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Assistant, November 1987 - January 1988.
Worked in the School of Health Professions at Armstrong State College in the
Respiratory - Medical Technology department as a clerk, Fall 1986 - Summer 1987.
SKILLS
Program in BASIC, Pascal, and FORTRAN; understanding of the UNIX and UNICOS
systems; experience with the Cray Y-MP Supercomputer; Macintosh and PC
experience.
Type 70-80 words per minute.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Chemical Society
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Secretary of the first ever Summer Kinsolving Hall Government during the
Summer 1992 session.
Arts, Science, and Education Senator with honors of the Student Government
Association from Summer 1988 to Spring 1989.
Treasurer of the American Chemical Society Student Affiliate at Armstrong
State College with honors, Summer 1988 - Spring 1989. Member, Fall 1987 -
Spring 1988.
Member of the Joel H. Hildebrand Chemistry Honor Society since May 10, 1987.
First-place award in the area of Health and Medicine on a research paper at
the First Congressional District Science and Mathematics Fair, February, 1984.
PUBLICATIONS
Simmons, E.S. (1994) *Circuitry Studies of a Computational Model of the
Primary Visual Cortex.* (dissertation) Austin, TX: University of Texas
Library.
Simmons, E.S. (1992) *Introductory Circuitry Studies of a Computational Model
of the Primary Visual Cortex.* (thesis) Austin, TX: University of Texas
Library.
REFERENCES
Dr. Robert E. Wyatt
W.T. Doherty Professor in Chemistry
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of Texas at Austin
Welch 2.237
Austin, Texas 78712
(512) 471-1023
Dr. Marye Anne Fox
M. June and J. Virgil Waggoner Regents
Chair in Chemistry
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Welch 5.240
Austin, Texas 78712
(512) 471-1811
Ms. Anne M. Lockwood
Coordinator
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Welch 4.132A
Austin, Texas 78712
(512) 471-4963
Dr. Henry E. Harris
Dean, Arts, Sciences and Education
Armstrong State College
11435 Abercorn Extension
Savannah, Georgia 31419
(912) 921-5688
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CIRCUITRY STUDIES OF A COMPUTATIONAL MODEL OF THE
PRIMARY VISUAL CORTEX
Eva Sabrina Simmons, Ph.D.
University of Texas at Austin, 1994
Supervisor: Robert E. Wyatt
The goals of this project include: (1) proving a procedure for circuit
determination of any cytoarchietectonic area of the brain, given certain
kinds of data are known as in the computational model being used here, and
(2) one circuit of activity will be proposed with three variations on it by
changing the connection strength from the standard. Applying the concept of
the connection matrix and obtaining basic statistical data about the connnec-
tions present with respect to presynaptic cells, basic connection data are
obtained as the specified anatomy of the cells and random placement in appro-
priate layers has allowed. Also, by allowing activity over a period of 20 ms,
time propagation data are produced. By keeping a record of activated and
deactivated cells at each time step whose minor types have been read-in from
a file and by figuring out exactly how each cell was activated, pieces of the
circuits can be produced. Later a circuit diagram can be produced from this
data. The sets used for this study are: 400 and 2000 cell sets for basic
data, and 1000 and 2000 cell sets for variations of connection strength. The
following conclusions can be made: (1) The data shows increase in cell type
activity with an increase in cell count in the first two time intervals
(0.00-5.00 ms), is always a period of immense activity. (2) During the second
time interval, B (2.55-5.00 ms), there is a definite reduction in activity,
with no new cell types being activated. The following time intervals, C
through H (5.05-20.00 ms), less activity occurs and there are intermittent
periods of no activity. (3) The pattern of activity, as found in experiment,
is also found here. (4) A pattern of cell type activity is seen when com-
paring sets to some degree, with some changes depending on cell count and
variations in connection strength. (5) The circuits that have been found were
as expected in the literature.
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Eva Sabrina Simmons University of Texas at Austin Ph.D. (new)
Theor P-Chem -- Field: Computational Neurobiology wee...@dopey.cc.utexas.edu
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