Benjamin Arnold
Reading
Summary
Quantitative-focused student with advanced coursework in Electricity & Magnetism and Calculus II. Combines rigorous academic training with practical experience in chemical analysis and data modeling. Founder of a digital news platform with a track record of initiative, technical troubleshooting, and clear scientific communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Participant
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Chicago, IL
10.2025 - Current
Founder
Major News Outlook
Reading, PA
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Developed and implemented strategic content initiatives to enhance news coverage and audience engagement.
Gardener
Bitner Estate
Reinholds, PA
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs to enhance growth and aesthetics.
- Cultivated and maintained diverse plant species in landscaped gardens.
- Assisted in soil preparation and fertilization for optimal plant health.
- Collaborated with team members to design seasonal garden displays.
- Executed lawn care tasks, including mowing, aerating, and overseeding.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Franklin & Marshall College
Lancaster, PA05-2029
Skills
- Analytical Chemistry: Acid-Base Titrations, Back Titrations
- Instrumentation: pH meters, Burettes, Analytical Balances
- Data Analysis: Calculation of Free Fatty Acid (FFA) content, Error Analysis, Yield Optimization
- Safety: Chemical Waste Management, MSDS Literacy
- Physics: Circuit Analysis, Electromagnetism, Troubleshooting Electrical Components, Wave Mechanics
- Mathematics: Integral/Differential Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Series & Sequences
- Digital Leadership: Content Management Systems (CMS), Web Analytics
- Communication: Science Communication (SciComm), Editing, Deadline Management
Certification
CITI Laboratory Chemical Safety (OSHA compliant)
Timeline
Research Participant
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
10.2025 - Current
Founder
Major News Outlook
12.2024 - 12.2025
Gardener
Bitner Estate
07.2023 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Franklin & Marshall College
Awards
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Science Champion Award
Selected by the Reading-Berks Science Fair committee for a project with high potential to address a global development challenge, such as climate change or sustainable agriculture. - Berk-Tek Joe Boscov Award
Recognized by the Reading-Berks Science Fair and Berk-Tek for [Option A: technical excellence in engineering/physics] or [Option B: innovative scientific inquiry], demonstrating exceptional research quality and community impact.