Michael McCarthy

Last revised October 12, 2022

Experience

September 2020 – Present

Research Scientist

University of Calgary

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Calgary AB, Canada

  • Secured $49,000 in federal and provincial research funding
  • Led a talk and workshop on making data analyses reproducible

September 2021 – April 2022

Statistics Teaching Assistant

University of Calgary

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Calgary AB, Canada

  • Trained 25 graduate students to wrangle, visualize, model, and communicate results of univariate (general and generalized linear models, linear mixed effects models, linear and polynomial contrasts) and multivariate (MANOVA, DFA, EFA, CFA, SEM) data analyses
  • Developed and delivered training materials teaching students how to complete their data analysis pipeline in R and R Markdown

September 2020 – January 2022

Data Scientist (Internship)

CUPS Calgary

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Calgary AB, Canada

  • Conducted an in-depth evaluation of the CUPS Integrated Care Tool to assess its utility for developing integrated care plans and tracking client change
  • Developed and deployed an interactive dashboard to facilitate exploratory data analysis of the CUPS Integrated Care Tool in partnership with internal stakeholders
  • Presented the Board of Directors with data informed recommendations to improve the utility of the CUPS Integrated Care Tool for integrated care planning and tracking client change

September 2020 – September 2021

Organizer

Open Science Student Support Group, University of Calgary

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Calgary AB, Canada

  • Collaborated with peers to deliver presentations and forums discussing a variety of open science topics
  • Oversaw and administrated online platforms
  • Designed website

June 2020 – August 2020

Research Software Engineer

Brain Dynamics Lab, University of Calgary

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Calgary AB, Canada

  • Developed computerized vision science research software for the Brain Dynamics Lab

August 2012 – August 2020

Guitar Teacher

Self-employed

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Langley BC, Canada

  • Developed and delivered training materials teaching students the fundamentals of music theory
  • Created individualized lesson plans tailored to students' strengths and weaknesses

June 2019 – May 2020

Lab Manager

Bias Investigation and Applied Science Lab, University of the Fraser Valley

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Abbotsford BC, Canada

  • Created onboarding and training materials for collaborating on reproducible research
  • Conducted administrative and managerial duties needed for day to day functioning
  • Designed lab website and branding

September 2017 – May 2020

Junior Research Scientist

Bias Investigation and Applied Science Lab, University of the Fraser Valley

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Abbotsford BC, Canada

  • Led four independent research project and collaborated on two team research projects investigating cognitive biases
  • Presented results to large audiences through talks and posters at two academic conferences

January 2018 – April 2018

Research Assistant

University of the Fraser Valley

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Abbotsford BC, Canada

  • Assisted with background research and literature reviews for a project proposal seeking funding for a multi-million dollar interdisciplinary research centre at the University of the Fraser Valley

May 2016 – April 2017

Auto Detailer

Trotman Auto Group

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Langley BC, Canada

May 2016 – April 2017

Facility Attendant

Langley Events Centre

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Langley BC, Canada

May 2016 – April 2017

Referee

Langley Minor Hockey Association

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Langley BC, Canada

Education

September 2020 – Present

Master of Science, Psychology (Brain and Cognitive Science)

University of Calgary

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Calgary AB, Canada

  • Thesis title:

    Studying Network Variants With Electroencephalography

  • Supervisor:

    Dr. Andrea Protzner

June 2019

York CVR-VISTA Vision Science Summer School

York University

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Toronto ON, Canada

April 2019

Bachelor of Arts, Honours Psychology and Communications

University of the Fraser Valley

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Abbotsford BC, Canada

  • Thesis title:

    Valenced perceptual cues have no effect on Implicit Association Test performance

  • Supervisor:

    Dr. Andrea Hughes

  • Honours:

    Graduated with distinction for maintaining a high academic standard; Dean's List member

December 2015

Professional Communication Essentials Certificate

University of the Fraser Valley

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Abbotsford BC, Canada

Honours and Awards

Jan 2022

Graduate Studies Scholarship

Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Calgary

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Calgary AB, Canada

  • Amount:

    $2,500

May 2021

Canada Graduate Scholarship (Masters)

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

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Canada

  • For:

    Demonstrating a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies, strong research potential, and excellent personal characteristics and interpersonal skills

  • Amount:

    $17,500

May 2021

Master's Research Scholarship

Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Calgary

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Calgary AB, Canada

  • For:

    Demonstrating a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies, strong research potential, and excellent personal characteristics and interpersonal skills

  • Amount:

    $18,000

August 2020

Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship

Alberta Student Aid

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Calgary AB, Canada

  • For:

    Demonstrating excellence in undergraduate studies and research

  • Amount:

    $11,000

August 2019

Certificate of Academic Excellence

Canadian Psychological Association

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Canada

  • For:

    Demonstrating academic excellence in undergraduate studies

April 2018

Dean of the College of Arts Award

University of the Fraser Valley

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Abbotsford BC, Canada

  • For:

    Best humanities poster submission to UFV Student Research Day 2018

  • Amount:

    $100

April 2018

Undergraduate Research Excellence Award

University of the Fraser Valley

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Abbotsford BC, Canada

  • For:

    Outstanding work on the Pan-Canadian Advising Research Project and a program review of the University of the Fraser Valley's student advising centre

  • Amount:

    $1,100