Md Nafisul Hasan Sami.

Nafis · Artist and student, Gettysburg College

Education

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA

  • BA in Mathematics and Art Studio, with a Data Science minor.
  • Presidential Scholar.

Coursework

Studio art

  • Painting
  • Intermediate Painting
  • Drawing
  • Printmaking
  • Ceramics
  • Digital Media
  • Intro to Photography
  • Intermediate Photography

Mathematics, data & economics

  • Data Science Programming
  • Applied Data Science
  • Visual Communication of Data
  • Spreadsheet Modelling for Management
  • Multivariable Calculus
  • Linear Algebra
  • Abstract Mathematics
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Complex Analysis
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics

Experience

Kolbe Summer Research Fellow

Gettysburg College

  • Designed a campus Planet Walk, a scaled solar system route running from the Planetarium to the Observatory.
  • Developed a public-art system of ceramic planetary markers and a large Observatory mural, produced as a vinyl installation after testing of materials, glazes and durability.
  • Built an interactive digital companion with a campus map, planet pages and a walk tracker.

Photography & Digital Media Peer Learning Associate

Gettysburg College

  • Support students through in-class assistance, weekly studio hours and tutorials.
  • Demonstrate digital imaging and camera workflows and troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Foster an inclusive studio environment through peer mentorship, course logistics and respect for student confidentiality.

Design & Social Media Chair

Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, Gettysburg College

  • Lead the visual identity and social media presence, creating cohesive digital and print content for interfaith programming.

Art History Summer Digital Fellow

Gettysburg College

  • Designed and deployed “A Digital Moving Mountain,” an interactive web platform for the exhibition Footprints Across the Ocean featuring artist Dr. Gan Yu.
  • Engineered the site architecture to visualize complex artistic themes.
  • Authored a catalogue essay on the project’s technical methodology with faculty mentors.

Program Coordinator

Office of Campus Life, Gettysburg College

  • Organized campus events on cultural exchange and inclusivity, leading teams of student staff.
  • Developed leadership skills working with diverse student groups to foster a sense of belonging.

Skills

Data & programming

  • Python (NumPy, Matplotlib)
  • Java
  • Advanced Excel (VBA, modeling)

Design & media

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Procreate
  • Typography
  • Animation
  • Digital art