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Matthew Boersma

Matthew Boersma

Matthew Boersma

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Office Administrator

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Areas of Expertise

  • Academic & Research Administration: Experienced in supporting seminars, workshops, and interdisciplinary programs within a university research setting
  • Event Planning & Outreach: Comfortable organizing scientific events, coordinating logistics, and assisting with public engagements for faculty and visitors
  • Financial & Grant Coordination: Familiar with budget tracking, grant-related documentation, and helping ensure compliance for research projects and institute activities
  • Communication & Collaboration: Able to work well with a range of colleagues and departments, maintaining clear communication and strong working relationships
  • Organization & Workflow Support: Focused on keeping projects on track by staying organized, anticipating needs, and helping teams work efficiently
I hold a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Health Humanities and an M.S. in Information and Communication Sciences, both from Ball State University. I currently serve as an Office Administrator for the Institute for Optical Science at Ohio State University, where I support academic programming, event coordination, financial processes, and grant-related activities. In this role, I work closely with faculty and researchers, including Nobel Laureate Pierre Agostini, and help facilitate outreach and interdisciplinary collaboration across the institute. I value teamwork, clear communication, and practical organization, and I enjoy contributing to an environment where projects run smoothly and people feel supported.