\( \newcommand{\sech}{\operatorname{sech}} \) \( \newcommand{\inverse}[1]{#1^\leftarrow} \) \( \newcommand{\<}{\langle} \) \( \newcommand{\>}{\rangle} \) \( \newcommand{\vect}{\mathbf} \) \( \newcommand{\veci}{\mathbf{\hat ı}} \) \( \newcommand{\vecj}{\mathbf{\hat ȷ}} \) \( \newcommand{\veck}{\mathbf{\hat k}} \) \( \newcommand{\detThree}[9]{ \operatorname{det}\left( \begin{array}{c c c} #1 & #2 & #3 \\ #4 & #5 & #6 \\ #7 & #8 & #9 \end{array} \right) } \)

Research


Publications, preprints, and research interests

Research Interests

I am currently interested in measure-preserving dynamical system, tiling dynamical systems, and the relationship between mathematical self-efficacy and math anxiety.

Papers and Preprints

“Blending Team-based Learning and Mastery Grading in the Calculus Classroom.”
Mathematics Teaching and Research Journal, Vol. 10, no. 3-4, (Fall/Winter 2018)

“A Volume-preserving Dynamical System on $\mathbb{R}^3$ with all Trajectories Bounded”
Under review as of May 2018

“Investigating Algebraic Procedures using Discussion and Writing” (with J. Harper)
Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, Vol. 28 no. 2, (April 2012)

Selected Conference Presentations and Invited Talks

“Tilings and Tiling Spaces.”
October 2018, Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics Seminar, Gustavus Adolphus College

“Blending Team-based learning and Mastery grading in Calculus I.”
September 2018, Mathematics Department Seminar, Brandeis University

“Blending Team-based learning and Mastery grading in Calculus I.”
August 2018, MAA MathFest Poster Session

“A non-singular measured-foliation on $\mathbb{R}^3$, with all leaves contained in bounded sets.”
October 2017, Continuum Theory Seminar, Auburn University

“Volume-preserving dynamical systems and related foliations.”
September 2017, Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics Seminar, Gustavus Adolphus College

“Getting Started with Team-based learning.” (with B. Reimann)
April 2017, Celebration of Creative Inquiry, Gustavus Adolphus College

“A volume-preserving dynamical system on $R^3$ with all trajectories bounded.”
March 2017, 51st Spring Topology and Dynamical Systems Conference

“Visualizing the Wilson Plug”
June 2015, 30th Summer Conference on Topology and it’s Applications

“IBL teaching methods in an advanced class on Vietoris Homology” (with F. Sturm)
June 2014, Legacy of R.L. Moore Conference

“Pre-algebra skills as a means of assessing readiness of developmental algebra students” (with L. Stepan)
September 2013, MNADE Fall Conference

“Investigating Algebraic Procedures with Class Discussions and Student Journaling” (with J. Harper)
September 2010, MNADE Fall Conference