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Physicist and sailor.

MARGARET JOHNSTON, PhD
Academic CV and Sailing Resume
MY BACKGROUND
My undergraduate study was in Physics and Philosophy. My graduate study is in Physics. I have completed an MS in Physics by researching the emission mechanisms of active galactic nuclei. I have recently completed my doctoral studies with a research focus in gravitational wave detection and modeling General Relativistic theory.
I have been sailing on the Great Lakes since childhood with extensive experience on dinghies and keelboats alike. I am a versatile sailor with a deep understanding of how all positions participate and contribute to create a superior racing performance. I have particularly deep understanding of the patterns and conditions in Lake Michigan

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