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Hi, I’m Eric! I’ve studied physics, computer science, machine learning, and complex systems modeling.
About Me
- Data Scientist interested in Complex Systems
- M.S. in Complex Systems Science as a Clifford D. Clark Diversity Fellow at the State University of New York at Binghamton and studied machine learning and complex systems modeling.
- B.S. in Engineering Physics as a Young Scholar at The Ohio State University.
Talks, Publications, and Posters
- Conference on Artificial Life (ALIFE) 2022
- (talk) Life Worth Mentioning
- Wolfram Demonstration Project 2022
- (demonstration) Cellular Automata with Modified Game-of-Life Rules
- Artificial Life Journal 2021
- (publication) Life Worth Mentioning: Complexity of Life-Like Cellular Automata
- Conference on Complex Systems (CCS) 2021
- (talk) Life Worth Mentioning
- Norteast Regional Conference on Complex Systems (NERCCS) 2021
- Norteast Regional Conference on Complex Systems (NERCCS) 2020
- (poster) Cellular Automata Optimization using Genetic Algorithms
Experience
- Data Scientist, Motional
- Statistics and Probability Teacher, SUNY Binghamton
- Revenue Management Senior Data Analyst, Diageo
- Math and Physics Tutor, Self-Employed
- Engineer, H.B. Fuller
- Physics Teacher, OSU Physics
- Physics Demonstrations Assistant, OSU Physics
Awards
- Mobilizer Award, Awarded by Motional (2023)
- Mobilizer Award (post), Awarded by Motional (2022)
- Graduate Service to Department in Systems Science Award (post), Awarded by Binghamton University (2021)
- Honorable Mention for Best Poster Award (post), Awarded by Northeast Regional Conference on Complex Systems (2020)
- Clifford D. Clark Diversity Fellow (link), Two years — Awarded by Binghamton University (2019—2021)
- Young Scholars Program Scholarship, Five years — Awarded by The OSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion (2008—2013)
Education
- Master of Science, Binghamton University. 2021. (4.0 GPA)
- Systems Science
- Thesis: Life Worth Mentioning: Complexity of Life-Like Cellular Automata
- Advanced Graduate Certificate, Binghamton University. 2021. (4.0 GPA)
- Collective Dynamics of Complex Systems and Engineering
- Bachelor of Science, The Ohio State University. 2014.
- Engineering Physics — (specialization: Computer Science and Engineering)
Contact
EMAIL: eric.pena@binghamton.edu
- I’m happy to serve as an ambassador for the Binghamton University System Science and Industrial Engineering Department. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions! (link)