Gerard Michon

About Gerard Michon

Multifaceted professional scientist and educator, trained in mathematics, physics and computer science. Blue-skies research interests include number theory, theoretical physics, epistemology, social choice and category theory. Experienced Counselor with a long history in the public policy industry. Strong community involvement in nonprofit organizations and commitment to social advocacy. Skilled in project management and international business.

Experience

1. Scientific Editor

   Assemblée Des Français De L\'étranger

   Mar 2000 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Numericana is a non-profit educational website centered on Mathematics. It focuses on the mathematical aspects of Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and other sciences. Leading branches of pure mathematics (Number Theory, Set Theory, etc.) are also introduced and there are sections on scientific linguistics, mathematical recreations and the mathematics of games. The site has helped initiate many enthusiastic students and scholars, of all ages, to various popular or obscure scientific topics (at the high-school, undergraduate, graduate, continuing education and research levels). Modern developments are always presented in the context of the relevant basic scientific knowledge. About two new articles are published every week. As of June 2015, more than 1750 original articles, published since March 19, are being maintained and is uniquely noted for its extensive use of heraldry to visually identify the contributions of major scientists, past and present. This pedagogical practice, which started in 2004, has turned Numericana into the leading clearinghouse for scientific heraldry.

Education

• UCLA

  Ph.D., Mathematics, Computer Science

  1980 — 1983

• Télécom Paris

  Engineer, Telecommunication, Electronics, Computer Science

  1979 — 1981

• École Polytechnique

  Engineer, Mathematics, Physics

  1976 — 1979

Skills

• Des
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Public Relations
• Marketing Strategy
• Research
• Category Theory
• French
• Project Management
• European Union
• Software Engineering
• Nonprofits
• Fundraising
• Entrepreneurship
• International Project Management
• English
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics
• Management Consulting
• Nonprofit Organizations
• International Relations
• Computer Science
• Science
• International Business
• Diplomacy
• International Development
• Translation
• Business Strategy
• Engineering
• Thermodynamics
• Politics
• Political Science
• Physics
• Data Science