Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

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Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute is a non-profit astronomical observatory located in the Pisgah National Forest near Balsam Grove, North Carolina. PARI operates multiple radio telescopes and optical telescopes for research and teaching purposes. Address: 1 Pari Dr, Rosman, NC 28772 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Sat TuesdayClosedWednesdayClosedThursdayClosedFridayClosedSaturday9AM–8PMSunday9AM–6PMMondayClosedSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (828) 862-5554 Altitude: 2,999 feet (914 m)Category: : Website: Place name: : : : : : Website: http://www.pari.edu/ Category: Observatory Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Rebekah David Rebekah David Asheville, North Carolina Area Details
Rebekah David's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience March 2012 - August 2012
Job Director of UI/UX at Locus Technologies
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Locus Technologies  July 2013 - Present
UNC Asheville  August 2012 - May 2014
Freelance/Independent Contractor  December 2012 - January 2014
The Media Arts Project   November 2011 - October 2013
Sleep Inn Biltmore West   April 2006 - January 2013
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   March 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Usability, User Interface Design, CSS, CSS3, HTML 5, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, User Experience, Web Development, Web Applications, Web Application..., UI, UX, AJAX, Data Visualization, PHP, MySQL, Photoshop, ColdFusion, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash Professional, Dreamweaver, Adobe AIR, Google Apps, Drupal, ActionScript, Database Design, Database Applications, Database Modeling, Social Media, Adobe Fireworks, Research, Mobile Interaction..., Adobe Creative Cloud, New Media, Digital Media, WordPress, AP Style, Email Marketing

Education
University of North Carolina at Asheville   2008 — 2013
BA, Multimedia Arts & Sciences, Computer Science, 3.86

Jered Leisey Jered Leisey Denver, Colorado Details
Jered Leisey's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience April 2012 - August 2013
Job Technical Associate at K2
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
K2  September 2014 - Present
Lookout Observatory   August 2013 - August 2014
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   April 2012 - August 2013
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College  August 2009 - August 2012

Skills
Business Process..., SharePoint, Windows Azure, Business Process..., Business Workflows, SQL, Java, Data Analysis, Python, C++, Research, LaTeX, Mathematica, Quantum Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Matlab, Differential Equations, Partial Differential..., Statistics, Physics, Programming, Numerical Analysis, Android Development, Algorithm Design, Science, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Higher Education, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking

Education
University of North Carolina at Asheville   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Physics with minor in mathematics

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College   2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Core Studies - Math/Physics focus

Jason Niehoff Jason Niehoff Colorado Springs, Colorado Details
Jason Niehoff's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job IT Technician at Colorado Computer Support
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Colorado Computer Support  December 2014 - Present
Pioneer Sand   August 2013 - December 2014
SNI Companies  2014 - 2014
YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region  June 2013 - August 2013
Xerox  February 2013 - May 2013
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   June 2011 - August 2011
Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc.   May 2010 - September 2010
Sonic Drive-In  May 2008 - August 2008
John Robertson Construction   August 2006 - August 2007

Skills
HTML, Databases, Visual C#, JavaScript, SQL, jQuery, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Visual Studio, Google Maps, SQL 2008, jQuery Mobile, jQuery UI, Visio, CSS, Database Modeling, Database-driven Websites, Database Servers, Database Design, Database Applications, Database Administration, C#, Networking, PHP, Pearl

Education
Western Carolina University   2007 — 2012
Business Administration, Computer Information Systems

Blue Ridge Community College   2006 — 2007

North Henderson High School   2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, Honors/Regents High School/Secondary Diploma Program, 3.6

Jim Castelaz Jim Castelaz San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jim Castelaz's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience May 2001 - August 2002
Job CEO at Motiv Power Systems
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Motiv Power Systems  August 2009 - Present
Adura Systems   October 2007 - August 2009
Stanford University  September 2006 - March 2008
NSTec Radiation Sensing Lab - Andrews AFB   June 2007 - August 2007
Red Mountain Embedded Systems   June 2006 - September 2006
Lawrence Livermore National Lab  June 2005 - August 2006
Harvey Mudd College  2002 - 2006
Lawrence Livermore National Lab  June 2004 - August 2004
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   May 2001 - August 2002

Skills
Embedded Systems, Integration, IP, Start-ups, Research, Engineering, R&D, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Engineering Management, Sensors, Electric Vehicles, Startup Development, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Strategy

Education
Stanford University   2006 — 2011
MS

Harvey Mudd College   2002 — 2006
BS

Herbert Franz Mehnert Herbert Franz Mehnert Cambridge, Massachusetts Details
Herbert Franz Mehnert's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Industry Research
Experience
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)   October 2013 - Present
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)   February 2013 - Present
JPL (NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory)   June 2014 - September 2014
JPL (NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory)   June 2013 - September 2013
Jet Propulsion Laboratory  June 2012 - September 2012
MIT  August 2011 - May 2012
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
LaTeX, Python, Research, Programming, Java, Solidworks, Machining, R&D, Rapid Prototyping, Precision Engineering, Observational Astronomy, Radio Astronomy, Spanish, English, German, Electronics

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology   2011 — 2015

Michael Tkacik Michael Tkacik Greensboro, North Carolina Details
Michael Tkacik's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience June 2011 - September 2011
Job Software Engineer with a Background in Research Physics
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Spectrum Medical Ltd   September 2014 - Present
Noregon Systems  May 2013 - May 2014
Vibratech   February 2012 - May 2013
UNC Charlotte  December 2011 - May 2013
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   June 2011 - September 2011
Clemson University  May 2009 - September 2010
Chilli's Too (Clemson, SC)   August 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Programming, C, C++, Python, Java, Stellar Spectroscopy, Makefile, BASH Scripting, Pygame, OpenGL, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript

Education
Clemson University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physics

South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics   2005 — 2007
Governors' School Diploma, High School

Michael Lucas Millsap Michael Lucas Millsap Charleston, South Carolina Details
Michael Lucas Millsap's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience June 2007 - June 2007
Job Student at The Citadel
Industry
Experience
South Caolina State Guard   February 2011 - May 2013
Camp Chostatonga   May 2010 - August 2011
Falls Landing Resturant   April 2006 - July 2007
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   June 2007 - June 2007
James Kimsey Atty.   June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Garrison S2..., Eagle Scout, Whitewater Experience, •Wilderness First Aid,..., Expert Marksman in..., Laotian Airborne..., Rock Climbing/..., Archery and Primitive..., International Relations, Security, Military, Time Management, Intelligence

Education
The Citadel   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Leigha Dickens Leigha Dickens Asheville, North Carolina Details
Leigha Dickens's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience May 2009 - December 2009
Job Green Building and Sustainability Manager, Deltec Homes
Industry Construction
Experience
Deltec Homes  October 2010 - Present
Student Conservation Association  August 2010 - October 2010
UNC Asheville and National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank   August 2008 - August 2010
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   May 2009 - December 2009
UNC Asheville Campus Recreation   2006 - 2009

Skills
Green Building, Energy Audits, net-zero homes, ropes course..., outdoor education, science communication, physical science..., Outdoor Education, Physics, Sustainability, Science Communication, Energy Efficiency, Alternative Energy, Photovoltaics, Renewable Energy, Building Science, Ropes, Energy, Construction, Energy Policy, Energy Star, Solar Energy, Energy Conservation, Solar Thermal, Research

Education
University of North Carolina at Asheville   2005 — 2009
BS, Physics, 3.985

Julian Paris Morgan Julian Paris Morgan San Francisco Bay Area Details
Julian Paris Morgan's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience May 2015 - July 2015
Job Student at Duke University
Industry
Experience
Dan Ariely's Center for Advanced Hindsight   September 2014 - Present
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   May 2015 - July 2015
Global Oasis Technologies   September 2013 - May 2014
UCSF Medical Center  May 2012 - August 2012

Education
Duke University   2013 — 2017
Biology (BS), Computer Science (Minor)

Berkeley High School   2009 — 2013
International Baccalaureate Program

Rachel Berezik Rachel Berezik Raleigh, North Carolina Details
Rachel Berezik's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience June 2009 - June 2009
Job Senior at North Carolina State University
Industry Nanotechnology
Experience
LaBean Research Group   September 2013 - Present
Carmichael Complex (NCSU)   May 2013 - Present
NASA INSPIRE Program, Langley Research Center   June 2011 - August 2011
NASA INSPIRE Program, Puerto Rico   June 2010 - July 2010
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   June 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Critical Point Dryer, Atomic Force Microscopy..., Scientific Method, Research Paper..., Teamwork/Team Building, Close Attention to..., Responsible, Highly Dependable, Great Communication..., Leadership, Fast Learner, Strong Work Ethic, Time Management, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Basic Spanish, Microsoft Office Suite

Education
North Carolina State University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Materials Science and Engineering

North Carolina State University   2012 — 2016
Minor, Nano-Science and Technology

Brevard High School   2008 — 2012
High School Diploma

Ezra Root Kirbach Ezra Root Kirbach Asheville, North Carolina Area Details
Ezra Root Kirbach's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience May 2005 - August 2007
Job Forensics and Accident Reconstruction Engineer with Continuous MicroElement Improvement ideas for Mechanical Tasks
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
{SAW} Software Mill   June 2015 - Present
GE Engineering, PLLC   September 2012 - March 2015
SECU  April 2008 - September 2012
UNC Asheville  January 2002 - June 2008
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   May 2005 - August 2007
UNC Asheville  August 2003 - May 2007
UNC-Asheville Physics Department   January 2006 - April 2006

Skills
Data Analysis, Matlab, Analysis, Research, Physics, Statistics, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, Programming, C++, Python, Access, C, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Public Speaking, Linux

Education
North Carolina State University   2010 — 2012
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Dynamics, Vibrations, Controls and Mechatronics

University of North Carolina at Asheville   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Science, Physics; Mathematics; Humanities; Economics

Asheville High School

Michele Carmichael-Coker Michele Carmichael-Coker Sylva, North Carolina Details
Michele Carmichael-Coker's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Janet Parks Intern at Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Southwestern Community College  May 2015 - Present
WCU-Verso l'alto   2012 - Present
WCU  May 2011 - Present
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   June 2014 - August 2014
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   2013 - 2013

Skills
Field Work, ArcGIS, Science, Matlab, Research, Remote Sensing, Data Analysis, Geology, Laboratory, Teaching, Modeling, Technical Writing, Data Management, Spatial Analysis, Hydrogeology, Report Writing, Sampling, PowerPoint, Cartography, GPS, Geography, Environmental Impact..., Microsoft Office, Water, Environmental Education, Data Collection, Geological Mapping, Image Processing, Statistics, Earth Science, Geophysics, Qualitative Research, Physics, Amateur Radio Operator, Satellite, Grant Writing, Trailblazer, Community Outreach, Data Processing, Proposal Writing, Educational Outreach, Strategic Financial..., Radio Broadcasting, Strategic Planning, Galaxy Explorer, International Project..., Environmental Awareness, Climate Change, Environmental Policy

Education
Western Carolina University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's of Science, Geology/Physics, Graduate

Southwestern Community College   2007 — 2010
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Justin Ritchie Justin Ritchie Vancouver, Canada Area Details
Justin Ritchie's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience May 2007 - August 2008
Job Energy & Economic Systems Researcher; Radio, Podcast and Livestream Broadcast Producer
Industry Research
Experience
The University of British Columbia  August 2012 - Present
XE Live Broadcast   August 2010 - Present
The Extraenvironmentalist   October 2010 - Present
C-Realm   2009 - Present
University of British Columbia AMS   April 2010 - August 2013
University of British Columbia  June 2009 - August 2012
Duke Energy  September 2008 - June 2009
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   May 2007 - August 2008
UNC Charlotte  May 2007 - May 2008
Nol-Tec   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Sustainability, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Science Education, Matlab, Research, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Statistics, ArcGIS, GIS, Public Speaking, Project Management, Labview, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Technical Writing, Higher Education, AutoCAD, Report Writing, Renewable Energy, Environmental Awareness, Nonprofits, Science, Qualitative Research, Climate Change, Environmental Policy, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Ecology

Education
The University of British Columbia   2009 — 2012
Master's degree, Materialis Engineering

University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2004 — 2008
BS, BSEE, Physics, Electrical Engineering

Victoria Millsap Victoria Millsap Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Victoria Millsap's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience June 2007 - June 2008
Job Intern at US Green Building Council North Carolina
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Davidson College Herpetology Lab   September 2014 - May 2015
Davidson College  2011 - 2015
Research  July 2014 - August 2014
Arcadia University  June 2014 - July 2014
US Green Building Council- North Carolina   June 2013 - August 2013
Lake norman community health clinic   2012 - 2013
Theophilus   2009 - 2013
Holy Nativity Episcopal   2008 - 2012
Gaia Herbs  June 2011 - August 2011
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   June 2007 - June 2008

Education
Davidson College   2011 — 2015
Environmental Science major, Anthropology minor

Kyle Klosinski Kyle Klosinski Atlanta, Georgia Details
Kyle Klosinski's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience June 2004 - July 2004
Job Technician at TRM Tuning
Industry Automotive
Experience
TRM Tuning   May 2012 - Present
Self-Employed  April 2010 - May 2012
Elite Automotive   March 2008 - March 2010
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   June 2004 - July 2004

Skills
Vehicles, Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive, Automotive Repair, Tires, Suspension, Automobile, Brake, Steering, Automotive Electronics, Parts, ASE Certified, Powertrain, Chassis, Automotive Engineering, Numismatics, Writing, Computer Proficiency

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2005 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry

Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Charles Osborne Charles Osborne Greater Atlanta Area Details
Charles Osborne's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience February 1999 - June 2007
Job Sr. Electrical Engineer at MI Technologies
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
MI Technologies  November 2013 - Present
Rockwell Collins Government Systems  June 2009 - October 2013
Datapath  September 2007 - June 2009
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   February 1999 - June 2007
Electromagnetic Sciences  August 1997 - February 1999
EMS Technologies  1997 - 1999
AT&T Tridom  July 1994 - August 1997
Scientific Atlanta  June 1981 - July 1994
ITT Mackay Marine Radio   June 1979 - May 1981

Skills
machinist, professional photography, commercial art, technical writer, motorcycle restoration, pilot, antenna design, radio and optical..., Satellite Communications, Fiber Optics, RF, Proposal Writing, Program Management, Systems Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Testing, Team Leadership, Product Development, Visio, Antennas, RF Engineering, Radar, VSAT, DoD, Integration, Security Clearance, Engineering, Electronics, SATCOM, Earned Value Management, Wireless, Sensors, Microwave, Satellite, Engineering Management, Troubleshooting, System Design, Optical Fiber, Software Documentation, Commercial Work, TDMA, Telecommunications, Agriculture, Photography, Amateur Radio, R&D, Technical Writing, Aerospace

Education
North Carolina State University   1975 — 1981
BSEE, RF, Systems, Antenna Engineering

Christi Whitworth Christi Whitworth Asheville, North Carolina Area Details
Christi Whitworth's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience July 2006 - Present
Job Education Director at Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   July 2006 - Present
Caldwell Zoo  April 2006 - June 2006
Discovery Science Place  April 2005 - April 2006
White County Middle School   January 2001 - December 2004

Skills
Astronomy, Informal Education, Science, Science Education, Research, Museum Education, Instructional Design, Environmental Education, Grants, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Exhibit Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Design, Data Analysis, Teaching, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Technical Writing, Earth Science, Programming, Physics, Educational Research, Teacher Training, Science Communication, Program Development, Educational Outreach, Museums, Educational Leadership, K-12, Instructional Technology, Nonprofits, Classroom, Astrophysics

Education
Tennessee Technological University   1994 — 1995
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction

Tennessee Technological University   1989 — 1994
B.S., Elementary Education

Khari Baker Khari Baker Greensboro, North Carolina Details
Khari Baker's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience July 2011 - August 2011
Job Product Manager at B2.I.N.E.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Young People 4   April 2014 - Present
B2.I.N.E.   October 2013 - Present
North Carolina A&T State University  June 2012 - August 2012
Twork Technology   January 2012 - June 2012
Siemens  August 2011 - December 2011
Intel Corporation  August 2011 - December 2011
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   July 2011 - August 2011
North Carolina A&T State University  June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Critical Thinking, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Problem Solving, Problem Analysis, Brand Development, Brainstorm Facilitation, Management, Innovation, Business Innovation, Idea Generation, Ideas Development, Business Ideas, Idea Person, Mathematics, Inspiration, People Skills, People Development, Inspiring People, Personal Development, Presentations, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Social Media, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Research

Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University   2012 — 2016

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University   2012 — 2016

Joseph Peters Joseph Peters Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Joseph Peters's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience August 2011 - June 2013
Job Operations Data Analyst at MTN Satellite Communications
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
MTN Satellite Communications  July 2014 - Present
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   August 2011 - June 2013
GE Energy  February 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Product Development, Electronics, Engineering, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, LabVIEW Programming, Matlab, Labview, Project Planning, C, Process Engineering, Software Documentation, LabVIEW, Troubleshooting, C++, Management

Education
UNC Asheville   2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics

North Carolina State University   2002 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

Ken Steiner Ken Steiner Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Ken Steiner's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Director 12 Meter Program at Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
Industry Machinery
Experience
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   August 2012 - Present
Enprotech Mechanical Services  June 2001 - July 2012

Education
Ball State University   1971 — 1973
Master's degree, Physiology, General

Manchester College   1964 — 1968
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Michael Aubrey Michael Aubrey Berkeley, California Details
Michael Aubrey's Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Experience July 2007 - August 2007
Job Graduate Student Researcher at UC Berkeley
Industry Chemicals
Experience
UC Berkeley  August 2011 - Present
Selee Corporation  May 2007 - July 2011
University of California, San Diego  May 2010 - August 2010
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute   July 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Inorganic Chemistry, Inorganic Synthesis, Inorganic Materials, Electrochemical..., Schlenk line, Conductivity, Porous Materials, Glove Box, X-ray crystallography, Coordination Chemistry, UV-Vis-NIR, IR Spectroscopy, Materials Science, Proposal Writing

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2011 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemistry

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry