Courses Taught

Principles of the Learning Academy, Precalculus Mathematics, Introductory College Mathematics, Quantitative Methods in Critical Thinking, Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Calculus IV, Honors Calculus II, Honors Calculus III, Honors Calculus IV, Linear Algebra, Algebra Data Analysis and Geometry Concepts for Teachers, Real Analysis I, Elements of Set Theory and Introduction to Topology, Probability and Statistics I, Probability and Statistics II, Introduction to Stochastic Processes, Measure Theory I, Measure Theory II, Measure-Theoretic Probability.

Research Interests

Stochastic Processes, Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Technology in Mathematics Education

Honors

• Outstanding Junior Professor Award, Winthrop University, 1997.
• Named “Professor of the Year” by the Winthrop University Kappa Mu Epsilon chapter, 2004.
• Named a faculty mentor by initiates into the Phi Kappa Phi honor fraternity, Winthrop University, 1996, 1997, 2001.

• Nominee for Phi Kappa Phi Excellence in Teaching Award, Winthrop University, 1995, 1996.
• Visiting Lecturer for the Mathematical Association of America, 1995-1999.
• L.P. and Barbara J. Smith award for excellence in teaching, Mathematics Department, Duke University, 1989.
• Phi Beta Kappa, 1985-Present.

Books and Supplements Published

• Calculus. (contributing author with Howard Anton, Stephen Davis and Irl Bivins).  Ninth Edition.  Hoboken: John Wiley and Sons, 2009.
• Mathematica Manual. Supplement to Fundamentals of Differential Equations (Seventh Edition) and Fundamentals of Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems (Fifth Edition)  by R. Kent Nagle, Edward B. Saff, and Arthur David Snider. Boston: Pearson/Addison Wesley, 2007.
• Mathematica Manual. Supplement to Fundamentals of Differential Equations (Sixth Edition) and Fundamentals of Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems (Fourth Edition)  by R. Kent Nagle, Edward B. Saff, and Arthur David Snider. Boston: Pearson/Addison Wesley, 2004.
• Instructor's 48-G Manual.  Supplement to Linear Algebra and its Applications by David C. Lay.  Third Edition. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2003.
• Instructor's Solutions Manual. Supplement to Linear Algebra and its Applications by David C. Lay.  Third Edition. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2003.
• Instructor's 48-G Manual.  Supplement to Linear Algebra and its Applications by David C. Lay.  Updated Second Edition. Reading: Addison-Wesley, 1999.
• Instructor's 48-G Manual.  Supplement to Linear Algebra and its Applications by David C. Lay.  Second Edition. Reading: Addison-Wesley, 1997.

Chapters in Books Published

• In preparation: Finite-State Markov Chains.  Chapter 10 in an upcoming version of Linear Algebra and its Applications by David C. Lay.

• Notes for the HP-48G Calculator. Appendix in Study Guide for Linear Algebra and its Applications by David C. Lay.  Third Edition.  Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2003.
• A Component System for College Mathematics and Student Readiness (with Ron C. Goolsby). Chapter 11 in Readings in Innovative Ideas in Teaching Collegiate Mathematics.  Edited by Mohammad H. Ahmadi.  Lanham: University Press of America, 2002.
• Programs. Part III of Graphing Calculator Manual.  Supplement to Finite Mathematics, Calculus with Applications, and Finite Mathematics and Calculus with Applications by Margaret L. Lial, Raymond N. Greenwell, and Nathan P. Ritchey. Boston: Addison -Wesley, 2002.
• Notes for the HP-48G Calculator. Appendix in Study Guide for Linear Algebra and its Applications by David C. Lay.  Updated Second Edition.  Reading: Addison-Wesley, 1999.
• Programs. Part III of Graphing Calculator Manual.  Supplement to Finite Mathematics, Calculus with Applications, and Finite Mathematics and Calculus with Applications by Margaret L. Lial, Raymond N. Greenwell, and Nathan P. Ritchey. Boston: Addison -Wesley, 1998.
• Notes for the HP-48G Calculator. Appendix in Study Guide for Linear Algebra and its Applications by David C. Lay.  Second Edition.  Reading: Addison-Wesley, 1997.

Academic Articles Published

• Dominance Matrices and Team Rankings. The MathMate: the Official Journal of the South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics 31(2008), no. 1, 35-40 (electronic).

• Extraneous Solutions and Graphing Calculators (with R. Goolsby). The Mathematics Teacher 90(1997), 718-720.
• Multi-Section Scheduling for Retention and Remediation (with R. Goolsby).  PRIMUS 7 (1997), 106-114.
• A Computer Program for the Double Variation Method (with J. Hollifield).  MicroNotes 1(1997).
• Harnack Inequalities and Difference Estimates for Random Walks with Infinite Range (with G. Lawler).  J. Theo. Prob. 6 (1993), 781-802.
• On the Critical Exponent for Random Walk Intersections (with K. Burdzy and G. Lawler). J. Stat. Phys. 56(1989), 1-12.

Popular Articles Published

• The Alternate Exam -- Five Years in an Alternate Universe. The North Carolina Association of Advanced Placement Mathematics Teachers Newsletter 15(2007), no. 2, 14-15.

• On Mathematical Lore and Proof. Printed in the program accompanying the Charlotte Repertory Theatre production of Proof by David Auburn.  April 2002.

Supplementary Materials Published

• Eight projects to accompany Brief Calculus: an Applied Approach by Michael Sullivan. Eighth Edition.  New York: Wiley, 2005.
• Eight projects to accompany Finite Mathematics by Michael Sullivan and Abe Mizrahi.  Ninth Edition.  New York: Wiley, 2003.
• Seven projects to accompany Mathematics: an Applied Approach by Michael Sullivan and Abe Mizrahi. Eighth Edition.  New York: Wiley, 2003.
• Twenty-seven case studies and application projects (in text and Mathematica notebook format) to accompany Linear Algebra and its Applications by David C. Lay.  Third Edition. Reading: Addison-Wesley, 2003.
• Two case studies for Mathematics with Applications by Margaret L. Lial and Thomas W. Hungerford. Eighth Edition.  Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2002.
• Twenty-seven case studies and application projects to accompany Linear Algebra and its Applications by David C. Lay.  Updated Second Edition. Reading: Addison-Wesley, 1999.
• Matrix Operations and Determinants (with T. de Alwis, J. McNulty, and L. Riddle). ATLAST Developer's Conference 1996.

Mathematical Reviews

Reviewer, 1992 - Present. Reviewed 59 articles and 3 books. List of articles and books reviewed available upon request.

Papers and Workshops Presented

• “Mathematical Reasoning at Winthrop University.” Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, California, 2008.

• “Baseball Decision-Making with Markov Chain Models.” Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Antonio, Texas, 2006.
• “Run Production in Baseball: A Markov Chain Model.” Joint Mathematics Meetings, Phoenix, Arizona, 2004.

• “The QR Method for Finding Eigenvalues.” Joint Mathematics Meetings, Baltimore, Maryland, 2003.
• “Matrix Operations and Computer Graphics.” Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, California, 2002.
• “Dominance Matrices and Team Rankings.” Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, California, 2002.
• “‘The Private History of a Reform that Failed:’ College Algebra and Student Readiness” (with R. Goolsby). Joint Mathematics Meetings, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2001.
• “Branching Processes in Varying Environment and a Carcinogenesis Model” (with J. Kimbell). Joint Mathematics Meetings, Washington, District of Columbia, 2000.
• “A Step Beyond: Using Case Studies in Linear Algebra.” Twelfth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, San Francisco, California, 1999.
• “Conics and the TI-92.” Eleventh Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1998.
• “How Foggy is it? Writing Assignments and Assessment in Linear Algebra.” Seventh Conference of the International Linear Algebra Society, Madison, Wisconsin, 1998.
• “Teaching Linear Algebra Using the HP-48G.” Workshop. Ninth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Reno, Nevada, 1996.
• “Visualizing Linear Transformations on the HP-48G.” Joint Mathematics Meetings, Orlando, Florida, 1996.
• “A Segment Approach to College Mathematics Classes” (with R. Goolsby). Joint Mathematics Meetings, Orlando, Florida, 1996.
• “Technology-Based Writing in Linear Algebra.” Eighth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Houston, Texas, 1995.
• “Laboratory Exercises with Difference Equations.” Joint Mathematics Meetings, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1994.

Consulting

• Mathematical consultant, John Wiley and Sons, 2004-2005. Coordinated the many major edits necessary to produce a “Late Transcendentals” version of the text from an “Early Transcendentals” version of Calculus by Howard Anton, Stephen Davis and Irl Bivins.  Eighth Edition. 
• Mathematics consultant, Charlotte Repertory Theatre production of Proof by David Auburn, 2002.

• MicroAnalytical, Inc., Greenville, South Carolina, 2000.  Discussed methods for solving systems of linear equations arising in their work.
• Southeastern Liquid Analyzers, Inc., York, South Carolina, 1992-1995.  Interpreted EPA protocols for use in determining underground oil tank leak rates.
• South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Columbia, South Carolina, 1992 -1993.  Developed computer code to calculate refractive index of glass samples.

Honors Theses and Student Work Directed

• Sean Rae. “A Distributed Algorithm for Counting Finite Topologies.” Poster presented at the annual meeting of Southeastern Section of the Mathematical Association of America, March 2003.
• Nathan Foth. “Baseball as a Markov Chain.” Honors Thesis, 2003.
• Chris Howle. “To Serve Winthrop Better: an Analysis of a Survey Examining Student Opinion about Dacus Library.” Honors Thesis, 1996.
• Donna Shaver. “Critical Exponents for Random Walk Intersections.” Honors Thesis, 1994.

Undergraduate Talks Given

• “Population Models and Chaos.” Mathematics and Computer Science Colloquium, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Georgia, May, 1998.
• “Questions on Simple Random Walk.” Math Coffee, Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina, March, 1998.
• “The Mathematics of Postal Codes.” Kappa Mu Epsilon induction ceremony, Winthrop University, March, 1996.
• “Polyhedra: Plato, Euler, and Descartes.” Senior Seminar in Mathematics, Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, North Carolina, October, 1994.
• “Difference Equations and Linear Algebra.” Senior Seminar in Mathematics, Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, North Carolina, October, 1993.
• “Basins of Attraction and Chaos.” Senior Seminar in Mathematics, Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, North Carolina, October, 1992.
• “The Unusual Number Phi.” Kappa Mu Epsilon induction ceremony, Winthrop University, March 1992.
• “Fluctuations in Coin-Tossing and Random Walk.” Senior Seminar in Mathematics, Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, North Carolina, October 1991.

Grants Funded

• “On the Incorporation of Technology into Linear Algebra Instruction.” Winthrop Research Council, 1992-1993.

Invited Conference Participation

• ATLAST (Augmenting the Teaching of Linear Algebra through the use of Software Tools) Workshop Developer's Conference, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, August 13-16, 1996.

Workshop Participation

• MAA Minicourse, "Developing department self-studies,” Washington, District of Columbia, 2009.
• Addison-Wesley workshops on linear algebra instruction and new methods in teaching liberal arts mathematics, Raleigh, North Carolina, February 2000.
• MAA Minicourse, “Mathematica laboratories in calculus instruction,” Baltimore, Maryland, January 1998. 
• Graphics Calculator Workshop, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, June 1997.
• Computer Minicourse, "Using MATLAB as a Numerical and Symbolic Tool in Linear Algebra,” Houston, Texas, November 1995.
• Calculator Workshop, "A Laboratory Approach to Teaching Calculus with the HP48G Calculator,” Houston, Texas, November 1995.
• ATLAST (Augmenting the Teaching of Linear Algebra through the use of Software Tools) Workshop, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, July 1993.
• MAA Minicourse, "Using supercalculators to enhance instruction and learning in linear algebra,” San Antonio, Texas, January 1993.
• MAA minicourse, "Why, when, and how to use CAS calculators in calculus and linear algebra instruction,” Baltimore, Maryland, January 1992.

Professional Service

• Faculty Consultant, Advanced Placement Calculus Reading, 1994-Present.  Assisted in grading the Advanced Placement Calculus Examinations.
• Reviewer for the first edition of Calculus by William Briggs and Lyle Cochran, 2008-2009.

• Post Secondary Editor for The MathMate: the Official Journal of the South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2007-2008.
• Presenter, Advanced Placement Calculus class, Chester High School, April 2007. 

• Reviewer for a preliminary draft of the second edition of Mathematical Proofs: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics by Gary Chartrand and Ping Zhang, 2006. 

• Reviewer for a preliminary manuscript for a calculus text for Thomson/Brooks-Cole Publishing, 2006.

• Reviewer for a computational calculus text for potential adoption by John Wiley and Sons, 2004-2005.
• Referee for a project proposal for Council of Physical Sciences of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), Mathematics Open Competition, 2004.
• Invited participant in focus groups, Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics of the Mathematical Association of America, 2001 and 2003.
• Reviewer and editor for Numerical Analysis by Curtis F. Gerald and Patrick O. Wheatley. Seventh Edition.  Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2003.
• External reviewer, University of the South, 2002. Reported on the scholarly activity and suitability for tenure and promotion of a candidate.
• Reviewer for Calculus and Calculus: An Interactive Text by Robert Smith and Roland Minton. Dubuque: McGraw-Hill, 2002.
• Reviewer and editor for Mathematica notebooks to accompany Calculus by Elgin Johnston and Jerold Mathews. First Edition.  Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2001.
• Reviewer for Mathematica modules to accompany Calculus and Analytic Geometry by George Thomas and Ross Finney. Tenth Edition. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2000.
• External reviewer, Cornell University, 2000. Reported on the suitability for tenure of a candidate for a position.
• External reviewer, Occidental College, 2000. Reported on the scholarly activity and suitability for tenure and promotion of a candidate.
• Reviewer for Calculus: a New Horizon by Howard Anton.  Sixth Edition.  New York: Wiley, 1999.

University Service

Departmental Committees

·        Search Committee, 1991-1992, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007.  Chair of the committee: 2003-2004, 2004-2005. Co-Chair of the Committee 2005-2006, 2006-2007.

·        Curriculum Committee, 1992-1997, 1998-2005.  Chair of the committee: 2005-2006.

·        Personnel Committee, 1997-1998, 1999-2002, 2004-2008. Chair of the committee: 1997-1998, 1999-2000.

·        Departmental Direction Committee, 2006-2007.

·        CTQR 150 Committee, 2004-2005.

·        MATH 101 Committee, 1993-1997, 1999-2003.

·        Text Selection Committees, 1992, 1997, 2000, 2006.

·        Student Recruitment Committee, 1997-1998.

·        Graduate Committee, 1993-1997.

·        Statistics Committee, 1993-1996.

·        Winthrop-Wylie Mathematics Tournament Committee, 1991-1992.

Other Departmental Service

·        Author of the Self-Study of the Winthrop University Mathematics Department for the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 2000.

·        Author of the proposal for the Concentration in Statistics submitted to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1996.

College Committees

·        Dean’s Advisory Committee on Tenure and Promotion, 2004-2006. Chair of the Committee, 2005-2006.

·        Curriculum Committee, 1992-1994, 2003-2005. Secretary to the Committee, 1993-1994, 2003-2004.  Chair of the Committee, 2004-2005.

·        Ad Hoc General Education Committee, 2001-2002.

·        Mathematics Department Chair Review Committee, 1998-1999. Chair of the Committee: 1998-1999.

Other College Service

·        Personnel Committee, Department of Psychology, 2008-2009.

·        Personnel Committee, Department of Political Science, 2006-2007.

·        Personnel Committee, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, 2006-2007.

·        Third-Year Review Committee, Department of Psychology, 2005-2006.

·        Third-Year Review Committee, Department of Philosophy, 2003-2004.

·        Secretary to Faculty Assembly, 1995-1996.

University-Wide Committees

·        Faculty Governance Review Committee, 2007-2009. Co-Chair of the Committee, 2007-2009.

·        Phi Beta Kappa Committee, 2005-Present.  Chair of the Committee, 2005-Present.

·        Academic Council, 1997-2000, 2005-2008.  Chair of the Council and Vice-Chair of Faculty Conference, 2006-2008.

·        Ad Hoc Committee on the Academic Calendar, 2006-2008.

·        Peace Studies Committee, 2005-2008.

·        Rules Committee, 2005-2008.

·        General Education Committee, 1994-1996, 2004-2007.  Chair of the Committee 2005-2006.

·        Graduate Council, 2004-2006.

·        Nature and Character of the University Task Force, 2002-2006.

·        Faculty/Staff Assessment and Institutional Research Advisory Board, 1999-2002.

·        General Education Quantitative Group, 2002.

·        Institutional Self-Study Steering Committee, 1998-2001.

·        Budget Priorities Committee, 1998-2000. Chair of the Committee: 1999-2000.

·        Committee on Undergraduate Instruction, 1998-2000. Chair of the Committee: 1998-2000.

·        Professor Awards Committee, 1997-2000.

·        Undergraduate Program Self-Study Committee, 1998-2000.

·        Honors Committee, 1997-1999.

·        Academic Strategic Plan Committee, 1996-1998.

·        Library Committee, 1995-1998. Chair of the Committee, 1996-1997.           

·        Faculty Concerns Committee, 1993-1996.

·        Math-Science Annex Dedication Committee, 1995-1996.

Other University-Wide Service

·        Prepared the application for Winthrop University to shelter a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, 2006.

·        Parliamentarian to Graduate Faculty Assembly, 1996-1997.

·        Reviewed applications for the Truman Scholarship, 1997.

·        Participated in the post-tenure review of faculty for three candidates in 1999-2000 and two candidates in 2002-2003.  Chaired one committee in each of these years.

·        Served on a committee which developed a proposed course for the new general education curriculum, 2001. This course (Human Experience II: Modes of Inquiry) was not added to the program.

·        Faculty Representative to Attend Student Senate Meetings, 1992-1993.

Student Service

• Advisor, Kappa Mu Epsilon Winthrop Chapter, 2005-Present.
• Advisor, Winthrop Math Club, 1991-1998.
• Academic Advisor, 1992-Present. 
• Judge, Winthrop Model United Nations, 1993-1995.

Community Service

• Member, Board of Directors, Alliance of Baptists, 2006-Present. Chair of the Missions Committee, 2008-Present.  Member of the Personnel Committee, 2008-Present.  Member of the Executive Committee, 2008-Present.
• Local Arrangements Coordinator, Alliance of Baptists National Convocation, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2008-2009.

• Organizer, Ten Thousand Villages Christmas Sale, Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, 2000-Present.
• Cuba Mission Group, Park Road Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2006-Present.
• Room in the Inn Ministry, Park Road Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2006-Present.
• Co-Teacher, Senior High Sunday School, Park Road Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2006-Present.
• Children's Committee, Park Road Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2005-2008.

• Chair, Ministerial Consultation Committee for a candidate for a Masters of Divinity Degree, Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, 2006-2007.
• Member, Board of Directors, Baptist House of Studies at Duke University, 1997-2001. Secretary to the Board, 1999-2001.
• Member, Board of Directors, Ten Thousand Villages Charlotte, 1997-2003.  Secretary to the Board, 1997-2003.
• Local Arrangements Co-Chair, Southeastern Section Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2000.
• Local Arrangements Coordinator, Alliance of Baptists National Convocation, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1996.
• Moderator, Wedgewood Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1999-2003.
• Co-Chair, Board of Deacons, Wedgewood Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1999-2001.