CURRENT MISSION

To absorb and share knowledge

ABOUT ME

My name is Brian McCormack and I currently work as an analytical chemist performing GC/MS and LC analysis for a company that synthesizes natural and artificial botanical extracts, fragrances, and flavors. I'm really into post-rock music as well as many other genres. I also enjoy reading about quantum mechanics/physics/chemistry and the applications involved in such. I'm seeking any sort of intellectually stimulating conversation that comes along with crashing on someones couch/futon. I also play hockey and am a lifetime, diehard Blackhawks fan. I enjoy throwing the occasional round of disc golf and I love anything from Unibroue and 3Floyd's (particularly Maudite and Dark Lord). I'm also a Trailer Park boys and Simpsons fanatic.

PHILOSOPHY

Exchange knowledge and interact socially with like-minded people.

Centres d'intérêt

Music, hockey, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, quantum mechanics, physics, mathematics, politics, film, bass guitar, learning violin, collecting vinyl, most sports, and good beer.

• beer
• running
• politics
• reading
• music
• rock music
• guitar
• violin
• sports
• hockey
• golf
• astronomy
• chemistry
• mathematics
• physics

Morceaux de musique, films et livres

Last few books I've read:
DMT: Spirit Molecule, The Rasputin File, Capital, The Chemical Tree

Current music:
GY!BE, Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra, Explosions In The Sky, Mono, Sigur Ros, Grails, This Will Destroy You, Do Make Say Think, Mogwai, Pelican, Kayo Dot, Torche, Young Widows, William Elliott Whitmore, Daniel Johnston, etc.

Some favorite movies:
The "Qatsi" Trilogy, Man Bites Dog, There Will Be Blood, Happiness, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Eraserhead, Gummo, The Life Aquatic, The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys

Enseignez, apprenez, partagez

I'm knowledgable in aspects of analytical cemistry such as chromatography and spectrometry(GC/MS and HPLC). I have also worked in a physical/theoretical lab conducting rotational spectroscopy research utilizing chirped-pulse amplification to study reaction state dynamics and examine combustion pathways of various molecular systems.

I have a small background in astronomy and cosmology but my knowledge is limited. I'd really like to meet a surfer who can share more information with me.

I also recently bought a violin and don't know what the hell I'm doing. An experienced violinist would be great to run into.