CV
Education
Ph.D. Applied Mathematics (expected 2021), University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. Advisor: Kevin Lin.
M.S. Applied Mathematics, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. May 2018. Advisor: Kevin Lin.
M.S. Mathematics, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, August 2016. Thesis: Steady State Configurations of Cells Connected by Cadherin Sites, Advisor: John Dallon.
B.S. Mathematics, Brigham Young University, April 2012.
B.S. Mathematics Education, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, April 2012.
Employment
Mathematics Department, UA, Tucson, Arizona. Teaching Assistant. 2016-present.
Chemestry & Biochemistry Department, UA, Tucson, Arizona. Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program GRE Preparation Math Tutor. 2016.
Mathematics Department, BYU, Provo, Utah. Research Assistant to Dr. J. Humphreys. 2015-2016. Proofread several chapters of Foundations of Applied Mathematics, Volume I: Mathematical Analysis.
Mathematics Department, BYU, Provo, Utah. Graduate Teaching Assistant 2014-2016
Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah. Mathematics Tutorial Lab Assistance Coordinator. 2013-2014
Vernal Junior High, Vernal, Utah. Math Teacher (8th grade), 2012-2013.
Research Interests
General: Stochastic models and stochastic differential equations, power distribution systems with renewable energy sources, smart grids, cell movement, urban traffic.
Current projects: Model reduction for power systems networks, modeling movement of the slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum, and developing a stochastic model for the power distribution network at Biosphere 2.
References
Dr. Kevin Lin, Ph.D. Advisor, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of Arizona.
Dr. Shankar Venkataramani, Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of Arizona.
Dr. John Dallon, M.S. Advisor, Professor, Department of Mathematics, Brigham Young University.
Teaching
All course were taught in the capacity of a supervised instructor with varying levels of prescribed curricula
Department of Mathematics, University of Arizona
(Fall 2016 - present)
| Semester | Course |
|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | Math 129: Second Semester Calculus |
| Fall 2020 | Math 122B: First Semester Calculus |
| Spring 2020 | Math 122A: Functions of Calculus |
| Fall 2019 | Math 122A: Functions of Calculus |
| Spring 2019 | Math 122A: Functions of Calculus |
| Fall 2018 | Math 120R: Precalculus |
| Summer 2018 | Math 116: Business Calculus (online) |
| Spring 2018 | Math 116: Business Calculus |
| Fall 2017 | Math 120R: Precalculus |
| Spring 2017 | Math 116: Business Calculus |
| Fall 2016 | Math 112: & College Algebra |
Department of Mathematics, Brigham Young University
(Spring 2014 - Summer 2015)
| Semester | Course |
|---|---|
| Summer 2015 | Math 112: Calculus I |
| Spring 2015 | Math 102: Quantitative Reasoning |
| Fall 2014 | Math 110: College Algebra |
| Summer 2014 | Math 102: Quantitative Reasoning |
| Spring 2014 | Math 110: College Algebra |
Teaching Assistant
In all courses I assisted the instructor in varying capacities ranging from grading, holding office hours, holding problem sessions, etc.
Department of Mathematics, University of Arizona
(Fall 2016 - present)
| Semester | Course | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | Math 527B: Principles of Analysis | Shankar Venkataramani |
| Fall 2020 | Math 527A: Principles of Analysis | Shankar Venkataramani |
| Spring 2020 | Math 527B: Principles of Analysis | Shankar Venkataramani |
| Fall 2019 | Math 527A: Principles of Analysis | Shankar Venkataramani |
| Summer 2019 | Co-facillated program sponsored qualifying exam prep course | |
| Spring 2019 | Math 527B: Principles of Analysis | Leonid Friedlander |
| Summer 2018 | Co-facillated program sponsored qualifying exam prep course | |
| Fall 2018 | Math 527A: Principles of Analysis | Leonid Friedlander |
Department of Mathematics, Brigham Young University
(Spring 2014 - Summer 2015)
| Semester | Course |
|---|---|
| Summer 2015 | Math 112: Calculus I |
| Spring 2015 | Math 102: Quantitative Reasoning |
| Fall 2014 | Math 110: College Algebra |
| Summer 2014 | Math 102: Quantitative Reasoning |
| Spring 2014 | Math 110: College Algebra |
Mentoring
Department of Mathematics, University of Arizona
I mentored two Undergraduate research group as part of a senior level modeling course.
Spring 2018. Students: Haoliang Shi, Xiaoyu Shi, Haozhe Xu, Ziwei Yu
Spring 2020. Students: Sean Raglow, Gordon Downs, Wes Johnson, Ryan Lewis
As part of the Graduate Student Mentor Program I mentored two students
Florence Dungan
Jalen Cates
Volunteer Community Involvement
S.Y.Stem Coalition Science Day volunteer 2016
Pi day volunteer 2014-2016