GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
- Creating an Inclusive, Sustainable Culture of Teaching Innovation for Introductory Mathematics Courses. PI on Learning Technology and Innovation grant to close achievement gaps of under-represented students and better equip graduate teaching assistants in this endeavor. Funded by UVA’s Learning Design and Technology group in amount of $26,329. May 2021
- Fostering Student Success in Introductory STEM Disciplines at Yale University. PI on project to expand Online Experiences for Yale Scholars (ONEXYS) and peer advising to support STEM disciplines. Matching grant co-funded by American Association of Universities and Yale University in amount of $46,000. January 2017
- Interdisciplinary Projects for Differential Calculus. PI on project to create series of math-in-context applications and simulations for use in a differential calculus course. Funded by Yale Center for Teaching and Learning in the amount of $14,000. Summer 2016.
- Using Gaming to Teach Function Properties. Co-PI with Brett Smith, in consultation with Yale’s Center for Health and Learning Games, and Preview Labs, to develop video game to teach properties of functions. Funded by Yale Center for Teaching and Learning in the amount of $20,000. Summer 2016.
- Rosenkranz Award. Co-PI with John Hall and Miki Havlickova on project to integrate adaptive pre-calculus software and coaching into differential calculus course to support weaker students. Funded by Yale Center for Teaching and Learning in the amount of $10,000. Spring 2015.
- Using Video, Online Quizzes, and Peer Instruction to Teach Integral Calculus Internal funding from Yale University in the amount of $26,500. Summer 2013.
- Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Mathematics at Indiana University. Consultant and recipient of supplemental funding request to prior $257,000 grant in the amount of $3,000. Funded by the National Science Foundation in Summer 2010.
- Collaborative Proposal: Complex Analysis Projects with accompanying applets. Co-PI on supplemental grant request to prior CCLI grant. Funded by the National Science Foundation for the amount of $35,282. August 2009.
- Complex Analysis Project with Accompanying Applets. Co-PI on Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) grant proposal funded by the National Science Foundation for the amount of $137,500. January 2007.
- Comparative Evaluation of Four Modes of TabletPC Use in Undergraduate Education, Microsoft Corporation, Spring 2006. Co-PI on grant funded at $110,000 to explore the impact of the TabletPC on student engagement.
- Proposal to Fund Purchase of Tablet PCs. United States Air Force Academy, Fall 2004. Funded at $20,000 though the Center for Educational Excellence.
- Proposal to Fund Assessment Consulting for DFMS Core Mathematics Curriculum Initiative. United States Air Force Academy, Fall 2001. Dean’s ACE grant (funded at $3500).
- Integration of Technology in the Teaching of Mathematics, United States Air Force Academy, Fall 2001. $800 grant to defray travel expenses for guest speakers on this topic.
- Using Technology to Teach Mathematics, United States Air Force Academy, Fall 2000. $2500 grant to defray travel expenses for guest speakers on this topic.
- Using Splines to Model Behind Armor Debris,, Army Research Laboratory, Summer 1999. $4,500 grant to provide summer support and defray travel expenses.
- Splines for Surface Reconstruction and Data Classification, Faculty Development and Research Fund, Fall 1999. $900 grant for purchase of equipment.
- Surface and Terrain Modeling via Remotes Sensing, Army Research Office, Fall 1998 to Fall 1999. $2,000 grant to defray travel and software expenses.
- Assessing the Robustness of Terrain Classification Techniques, Topographic Engineering Center. Fall 1998 to Fall 1999. Senior Investigator on $43,500 grant to improve existing classification techniques for satellite imagery and involve students in undergraduate research.
- Surface and Terrain Modeling via Remote Sensing and Wavelet Analysis, National Reconnaissance Office. Fall 1997 to Fall 1999. Principal Investigator on $32,000 grant to explore algorithm to be used for satellite imagery and to involve cadets in undergraduate research.
- Project NExT Fellow 1997-98: Project NExT (New Experiences in Teaching) is a program for new or recent Ph.D.'s in the Mathematical Sciences. It is sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America with funding from the Exxon Education Foundation. This year-long professional development program includes three conferences dealing with issues in mathematics education and the role of junior faculty members within their respective departments.
- Preparing Future Faculty Fellow, Duke University. Fall 1994 and Spring 1995. Participant in program to prepare future faculty for academic life in teaching institutions.
- Area Coordinator Fellowship, Duke University. Academic year 1993-1994, 1994-1995, 1995-1996. Supervised other residential advisors on Student Development staff.
- Residential Advisor Fellowship, Duke University. Academic year 1991-1992.
- Howard Hughes Teaching Assistantship, Duke University, Fall 1990 to May 1995.
- Valedictory Scholarship, Baylor University, 1981.
AWARDS
- Commander’s Award for Civilian Service, June 2000. Department of the Army award for outstanding service in developing faculty and performing research at the United States Military Academy.
- Nomination for Outstanding Graduate Teacher, Duke University, May 1994, May 1995.
- L.P. and Barbara Smith Outstanding Teacher, Duke University, Mathematics Department, May 1995.
- Dean’s List, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (several times).
- Phi Beta Kappa, Baylor University, 1985.
- Dean’s list, Baylor University (several times).
- Eagle Scout, Waco, TX, 1978.