• Ph. D., Mathematics, Michigan State University, 2001
• B. Math., University of Minnesota, High Honors, 1994
• B. A., German, University of Minnesota, Summa Cum Laude, 1994
  

• Three Dimensional Rough Surface Growth: A Radial Continuum  Equation and a Discrete Off-lattice Eden Cluster Growth Model
• Advisor:  C. Y. Wang, Michigan State University
  

• Mathematics Education – Statistical Analysis of Pedagogical Practices, Cross-Disciplinary Studies, Remedial Mathematics Content Development & Analysis, Using Technology Effectively 
• Mathematics – Applied Dynamical Systems, Differential Equations, Models and Fractal Scaling Properties of Rough Surface Growth
  

• Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Department of Mathematics, Fall 2005-present: Number Systems, Modern Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Geometry, Stochastic Modeling
  
• Visiting Scholar, University of Tartu, Estonia, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Spring 2005:  Introduction to Chaotic Dynamical Systems
• Assistant Professor, University of Wisconin-Stout, Department of Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science, 2002-2005: Concepts of Mathematics, Finite Mathematics with Applications, Calculus with Analytic Geometry I and II, Differential Equations with Linear Algebra, Complex Variables
• Assistant Professor, Ripon College, Department of Mathematics, 2001-2002:  Introduction to Mathematical Thinking and Writing, Calculus I, Multivariable Calculus, Elementary Statistics, Complex Analysis
• Full-time Faculty Instructor, Simmons College, 2000-2001:  Introduction to Statistics, Introductory Algebra
• Graduate Assistant Instructor, Michigan State University, 1995-1990:  Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Mathematical Investigations I and II, Survey of Calculus with Applications I, Emerging Scholars Program Precalculus and Calculus, Calculus I, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations.

• "Off-lattice 3D Eden Cluster Growth Model", Faculty Development Grant Research Component, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 2006, $3,300.
• "Remedial Math Placement: Correctly Identifying Students Needing Mathematics Remediation", Faculty Development Grant Research Component, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 2006, $3,300.
• "Math Exercises for Principles of Microeconomics: Closing the Gap" Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Grant, University of Wisconsin System, with Marianne Johnson, 2002-2003, $15,700.
• Professional Development Grant, University of Wisconsin Stout, 2003, $1500.
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• "Excellence in Teaching" Award, Department of Mathematics, Michigan State University, 1997.
  

• “Basic Math Skills and Student Performance in an Introductory Statistics Course” with M. Johnson.  Journal of Statistics Education, Vol. 14, No. 2 (2006).
• "On-line Math Reviews and Performance in Microeconomics,” with M. Johnson. Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research Vol. 6, No. 3 (2005):1-21.
• "Delaying Developmental Mathematics:  The Characteristics and Costs", with M. Johnson. Journal of Developmental Education Vol. 28, No. 2 (2004): 24-29.
• "Off-lattice Eden Cluster Model for Three-dimensional Rough Surface Growth," with C. Y. Wang.
  
• "A Radial Continuum Equation for Rough Surface Growth in Three Dimensions."
• “Correctly Identifying Students Needing Collegiate Mathematics Remediation – Current Practices and Better Ideas.”
• “The Impact of Professor Gender on Student Performance in Introductory Business Statistics”, with M. Johnson and R. Haley

• “Remedial Math Placement: Correctly Identifying Students Needing Mathematics Remediation”, presented at Wisconsin MAA Meeting, April 2006.
• “1+2=0, Deterministic Chaos, and other Mathematical Curiosities”, presented at the Dorpater Dozentenabend, Tartu University, Tartu, Estonia, March 2005.
• “Basic Math Skills and Student Performance in Introductory Statistics” with M. Johnson, presented at the Southern Economics Association Meetings, New Orleans, 2004
• "On-line supplemental math assignments:  who benefits and by how much?" to be presented at the Midwest Economics Assoc. Meetings, Chicago, 2004
• “On-Line Remedial Math Preparation and Performance in Introductory Microeconomics,” with M. Johnson, Western Economics Association Int’l. Meetings, Denver, July 2003.
• "A Radial Continuum Equation for Three-dimensional Rough Surface Growth". Presented at the SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems, Snowbird, UT, May 2003.
  
• “Does Remedial Math Matter?  Evidence of the Cross-Disciplinary Effects of Requiring Remedial Math” with M. Johnson, Wisconsin Mathematics Association of America regional conference, UW Marathon County, April 2003.
• "Three-dimensional Rough Surface Growth: A Radial Continuum Equation and a Discrete Off-lattice Eden Cluster Growth Model,"   SIAM First Life Sciences Conference, March 8-9, 2002 in Boston, MA
•  “Designing Math Exercises for Introduction to Microeconomics” with M. Johnson,  Midwest Economics Association Meetings, Chicago, March 2002.
• "Continuum Models for the Propagation of Rough Surfaces,"  Applied Mathematics Seminar, Michigan State University, Nov. 9, 2001
• "Growing Fractals: Cluster Growth, Self-Affine Scaling, and the Propagation of Rough Surfaces,"  Applied Mathematics Seminar, Michigan State University, Nov. 2, 2001. 
• "Growing Fractals: A 3D Continuum Equation for Rough Surface Propagation," Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Colloquium, Sept. 13, 2001 at Ripon College, WI.
• "Fractal Scaling Properties of Cluster Growth Models," MAA Northeastern Section Meeting, Nov. 17, 2000 in Providence, RI.
  

• Contributing Scholar, Aplia Publishing, San Carlos, CA from Summer 2002 to present:  "Understanding Slope", "Understanding Area", "Understanding Numerical Calculations", "Understanding Equations", "Graph Exercises", "Slope Exercises", "Area Exercises", "Numerical Calculations Exercises", "Equations Exercises".

• Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
• American Mathematical Society
• Mathematical Association of America
  

Other Professional/University Service

• Personnel Policies Committee, UW-Stout 2003-2005
• Professional Development Grant Review Committee, UW-Stout 2003 – 2005
  
• Curriculum Committee, UW-Stout, MSCS Department, 2003 – 2005
  
• Assessment Committee, UW-Stout, MSCS Department, 2002 – 2005
  
• Discussant at Southern Economics Association Meetings (Pedagogical Practices), 2004
• Referee for the Journal of Physics, 2002 and 2003
• Thesis Advisor for UW-Stout Technical Education Graduate Student, 2002
• Graduate Studies Committee, Department of Mathematics, Michigan State University, 1996 – 1997