Mathematics major
National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Columbia University, New York, N.Y.
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"Learn some computer programming -- it's a skill that's useful in academics and necessary in industry"
Current projects
I teach half-time and do research the other half of my time. Currently I am teaching calculus II and III, and I have two ongoing research projects in which I am collaborating with colleagues at Rice and Wesleyan Universities.
Undergraduate Research
Duff Campbell supervised me throughout two undergraduate research projects at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. The first project didn't really work out, but the second turned into my senior thesis. I also participated in a summer "REU" at Texas A&M University.
How ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ prepared me for success
In addition to doing research, I was involved in the help center at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. Doing these two activities as an undergrad helped me to find the right balance of these two activities in my current job.
Future plans
Eventually I would like to get a tenure-track professorship at a school where I can pursue my research interests while educating the next generation of mathematicians.
My advice
Don't be afraid to explore your mathematical interests outside of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ curriculum — whether it's math history or an advanced subject. Also, learn some computer programming — it's a skill that's useful in academics and necessary in industry.