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John Balas, V

Majored in Physics, Minored in Mathematics And Astronomy
Lycoming College, Class of 2020
From Stroudsburg, PA
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Pocono Mountain East High School

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John Balas V Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

John Balas V of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Balas is ...

February, 04 2019 - Verified by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
John Balas named to Lycoming College Dean's List for Spring 2018

John Balas of Stroudsburg, PA (18360), was named to the Lycoming College Dean's List for the Spring semester of 2018. High-performing students make the Dean's List if they complete at least 12 seme...

May, 30 2018 - Lycoming College
John Balas named to Lycoming College Fall 2017 Dean's List

Lycoming College congratulates John Balas on being named to the Fall 2017 Dean's List. Students make the Dean's List if they complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a minimum grade point avera...

February, 08 2018 - Lycoming College
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Lycoming College names students to Dean's List

Lycoming College names students to its Dean's List at the close of each semester in recognition of superior scholarship. Students like John Balas, from Stroudsburg, Pa., make the list if they compl...

June, 19 2017 - Lycoming College
Balas receives Lycoming College Fundamentals of Physics Award

John Balas, a freshman with a major in astrophysics from Stroudsburg, Pa., was recently presented with the Fundamentals of Physics Award at Lycoming College's annual Honors Convocation in April. T...

May, 12 2017 - Lycoming College
Balas named to Dean's List at Lycoming College

John Balas, with a major in undeclared from Stroudsburg, Pa., was named to Dean's List at Lycoming College for the fall 2016 semester. The Dean's List is issued at the close of each semester in re...

February, 17 2017 - Lycoming College
John Balas, V was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi: Phi Kappa Phi is the largest and most respected academic honor society open to students in all academic disciplines. The college chapter awards membership to only a select group of students with the highest scholastic rank and achievement in their class. A student must be in the top 7.5% of their class while have contributed to the college by means of service, including but not limited to the following: tutoring, lab assistant, regularly scheduled community service, and other jobs on campus.
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John Balas, V was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society: This society exists to honor outstanding scholarship in physics; to encourage interest in physics among students at all levels; to promote an attitude of service of its members towards their fellow students, colleagues, and the public; to provide a fellowship of persons who have excelled in physics. Undergraduate candidates must be in the upper one-third of their class in general scholarship to meet the minimum standard that chapters may use. A higher minimum average is often established for physics courses. Undergraduate candidates must have completed at least three semesters of full-time college work and at least three semester courses in physics that can be credited toward a physics major. Being elected into this society includes a life-long membership.
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John Balas, V was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
Kappa Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society: Kappa Mu Epsilon is a specialized honor society in Mathematics. KME was founded in 1931 to promote the interest of mathematics among undergraduate students. Its chapters are located in colleges and universities of recognized standing which offer a strong mathematics major. The chapters' members are selected from students of mathematics and other closely related fields who have maintained standards of scholarship, have professional merit, and have attained academic distinction.
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STEM Affinity
As a member of the STEM Affinity, I take part in promoting science, technology, engineering, and math related studies to the student body. During the Spring of 2018, I was elected to be the Bi-Weekly Event Coordinator of the 2018-2019 school year. This includes the following responsibilities: gathering ideas from the community for programming bi-weekly events, delegating tasks to committee to help plan the bi-weekly event, creating awareness of events to improve attendance in the community, and discussing with the secretary and treasurer to reserve space on campus and access funds.
Fall 2017 - Spring 2020 - Lycoming College
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Society of Physics Students
As a member of SPS, I take part in collaborating with other clubs to encourage scientific and mathematical studies.
Fall 2016 - Spring 2020 - Lycoming College
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Physics 226 Recitation Instructor at Lycoming College

As a recitation instructor for the "Fundamentals of Physics II" course, I coordinate with students to achieve learning goals, direct students with guidance and information to assist them with dilemmas, educate students with the knowledge they require to succeed post-college, grade students accordingly based on their effort attempted and work accuracy, and prepare new questions and answers each week to instruct students.

January 2019 - May 2019
Physics 225/226 Lab Assistant at Lycoming College

I am a Physics 225/226 Lab Assistant and my job is to coordinate with students to achieve learning goals and instruct lab procedures to assist students with predicaments.

August 2018 - May 2020
Physics 225/226 Tutor at Lycoming College

I am a Physics 225/226 Tutor and my job is to collaborate with students to achieve learning goals and direct students with guidance and information to assist them with dilemmas.

August 2018 - May 2020
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Assistant Golf Pro and Pro Shop Attendant at Buck Hill Golf Club

As assistant golf pro, I am responsible for organizing events including registering players for tournaments. I am also responsible for operating the front desk at the pro shop, including having the responsibilities of checking players in for their tee times.

May 2017 - August 2020
Busboy/Dishwasher at Snydersville Family Diner

As a busboy, I was responsible for clearing and cleaning tables as well as cleaning dishes and restocking the kitchen when needed.

June 2014 - June 2016
Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Teacher at Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church

As Sunday School and Vacation Bible School (VBS) teacher, I instruct elementary school students to help them learn what it means to be a Lutheran and how they can share God's work with others.

September 2013 - June 2016
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Youth Leader and Youth Volunteer at Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church

I am a Senior Youth Leader and Volunteer at my local church which helps with donation drives, soup kitchens, and other non-profit organizations in Stroudsburg and across the state. As youth leader, I lead junior high and high school students in projects that require volunteer work to accomplish.

September 2012 - June 2016

Dean's List

John was awarded this badge for 4 achievements. Click on the stories below to view them.

  • John Balas named to Lycoming College Dean's List for Spring 2018
  • John Balas named to Lycoming College Fall 2017 Dean's List
  • Lycoming College names students to Dean's List
  • Balas named to Dean's List at Lycoming College
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