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Katy Bird
Katherine
Bird
Associate Professor
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-5754
Courses Taught
MTHE
Research Interests
Representation theory of finite groups of Lie type with particular focus on the special unitary group.
Education

2012, Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Illinois at Chicago

2000, BA, Mathematics, University of Illinois at Chicago

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John
Brozyna
Instructor
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
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Courses Taught
Math 173, College Algebra
Math 165, Finite Mathematics
Research Interests
Mathematics education
Education

M.A. Mathematics, DePaul University 2015

B.S. Accounting/Finance, University of Illinois-Chicago 2003

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Sarah
Cordell
Professor, Coordinator of the Mathematics Community Center
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-5751
Expertise
Audrey Reynolds Distinguished Teaching Award recipient, 2019
Courses Taught
Numerous mathematics and mathematics education undergraduate and graduate courses taught
Most recent courses taught include: Math 150, Math 173, Math 173C, Math 380, and Math 381
For a complete list of courses taught, Curriculum Vitae is available upon request
Research Interests
Identity development of underrepresented STEM students, relationships between marginalized students' identity development and participation in collaborative mathematics classrooms, and creating equitable mathematics learning environments for marginalized students.
Education

D.A. Doctor of Arts in Mathematics, University of Illinois, Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, Chicago, Illinois

M.A. Master of Arts in Mathematics, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, Graduated with Distinction

B.S. Bachelor of Science in Systems Science and Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, Graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Selected Publications

Oppland-Cordell, S. & Bird, K. (2023). A Critical Analysis of Latinx STEM Males’ Counterstories of Peer-Related Experiences Supporting their Mathematical Success. Paper presented at the 2023 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. AERA Online Paper Repository.

Oppland-Cordell, S. & Bird, K. (2018). Latina/o STEM majors’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success. In Proceedings of the 40th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. (Vol. 1, pp. 982-985). PME-NA.

Bird, K., Hibdon, J., & Oppland-Cordell, S. (2016). The EMERGE Summer Program: Supporting incoming freshmen’s success in mathematics development coursework. The Learning Assistance Review, 21, 2, 67-82.

Oppland-Cordell, S., Rosskamm, D., Bilyk, R., Echevarria, R., & Allen, N. (2014). Peer leaders’ perspectives of their involvement in a mathematics enrichment workshop program: A comparison of motivations and outcomes. Conference Proceedings of the Peer-Led Team Learning International Society, May 29-31, 2014, California State University at Dominquez Hills, ; ISSN 2329-2113.

Oppland-Cordell, S., & Martin, D. B. (2014). Identity, power, and shifting participation in a mathematics workshop: Latin@ students’ negotiation of self and success. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 1-29.

Oppland-Cordell, S. (2014). Urban Latina/o undergraduate students’ negotiations of identities and participation in an Emerging Scholars Calculus I workshop. Journal of Urban Mathematics Education.

Selected Conference Presentations: 

Oppland-Cordell, S. & Bird, K. (April, 2023). A Critical Analysis of Latinx STEM Males’ Counterstories of Peer-Related Experiences Supporting their Mathematical Success, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Division G - Social Context of Education, Chicago, IL.

Oppland-Cordell, S. & Bird, K. (December, 2022). Explore Your Math Identity by Creating a Mathography, Futures Unlimited Workshop, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL.

Oppland-Cordell, S. (February, 2022). Using an Identity Lens to Explore Equity Processes among Latinx Undergraduates in an Emerging Scholars Math Workshop, North Carolina PKAL Regional Network Meeting, A Virtual Meeting Hosted by North Carolina A&T State University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Bird, K., Oppland-Cordell, S., & Hibdon, J. E., Jr. (January, 2016). The EMERGE Summer Program at 91Porn: Supporting incoming freshmen in strengthening their mathematical identities and succeeding in mathematics development coursework., MAA General Contributed Paper Session on Teaching and Learning Developmental Mathematics, Joint Mathematics Meetings, Seattle, WA.

Background

Dr. Cordell obtained her undergraduate degree in Systems Science and Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, a master's in Mathematics at St. Louis University, and a D.A. in Mathematics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is dedicated to supporting historically underrepresented students and diverse student populations in persisting and succeeding in mathematics and STEM fields through her teaching, research, and service.

Dr. Cordell teaches both pure mathematics and mathematics education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research interests are in the area of mathematics education. Her research focuses on the identity development of underrepresented students in mathematics, relationships between marginalized students' identity development and participation in collaborative mathematics classrooms, and creating equitable mathematics learning environments for marginalized students. 

Dr. Cordell has published her research in education and mathematics education journals, including the Journal of Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research, the Mathematics Education Research Journal, and the Journal of Urban Mathematics Education. She has also presented her research at local, national, and international conferences, including the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, and the Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.

Dr. Cordell has also worked collaboratively with undergraduate students, graduate students, and mathematics faculty on various research projects, including Honors students and McNair students. Dr. Cordell has also served as Faculty Coordinator of the Mathematics Enrichment Workshop Program, the mathematics component of the EMERGE Summer Program, and the Mathematics Community Center. Dr. Cordell has also served on various committees including the Audrey Reynolds Award Committee, the MSTQE Advisory Committee, the Mathematics Development Curriculum Committee, the Mathematics Department Undergraduate Program Committee, and the Title III Grant Program Advisory Group.

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Grants:

Faculty Coordinator, Title III Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (HSI STEM) and Articulation Program, EXITO: Exit on Time in STEM, U.S. Department of Education, $5.6 million, 2017-2019.

Faculty Coordinator, Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (DHSI) – Individual Development, $2.6 million, 2017-2019. 

Advisory, Mentor and Skill Enhancement Workshop Coordinator, NU-STARS for Northeastern Illinois Student Training in Academic Research in the Sciences, 2014-2018.

Principle Investigator, Underrepresented STEM majors’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success, $5,000, Research Community Award, 2014.

Principle Investigator, Underrepresented STEM undergraduate and graduate students’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success, $4,900, Student Center for Science Engagement and U.S. Department of Education, 2014.

Principle Investigator, Underrepresented STEM majors’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success, $4,000, Committee on Organized Research Award, 2014.


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Lidia Filus
Lidia
Filus
Professor, Chair (on leave until July 2020)
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-5784
Courses Taught
Math 338
Research Interests
Fixed Point Algorithms and their Applications in Economics, Optimization, Game Theory; Probabilistic Models in Operations Research
Education

1979, Doctoral degree, Mathematics, University of Warsaw, Poland

1971, M.S., Mathematics, University of Warsaw, Poland

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Lucyna
M.
Galusza
Mathematics
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Courses Taught
Math 090, Elementary Algebra
Math 091, Intermediate Algebra I
Math 092, Intermediate Algebra II
Research Interests
TBA
Education

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Mathematics
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Courses Taught
Math 165
Research Interests
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Education

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 Professor Graham
Matthew
Graham
Associate Professor, Coordinator of Mathematics Development
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-5751
Courses Taught
  Math 590: Masters Thesis         
  Math 495: Project in Mathematics
  Math 389: Seminar on Belief Systems in Math and Science
  Math 381: Concepts in Discrete Math for Educators
  Math 380: Calculus Concepts for Middle School Teachers
  Math 311: Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
  Math 150: Math for Elementary Teachers II
  Math 145: Algebra Concepts for Middle School Teachers
  Math 097: Mathematical Literacy
  Math 091: Intermediate Algebra I
Research Interests
  Low Dimensional Topology: Knot Theory, Knot Floer Homology, Surfaces in 4-space, Khovanov Homology

  Math Education: Crafting out-of-class engagement, punctuated cognitive psychological interventions on student's disposition to learn and achievement
Education

2012, Ph.D. in Mathematics,  Brandeis University 

2006,  M.S.  in Physics,  Brandeis University 

2004,  B.S.  in Mathematics and Physics with Highest Honors, University California, Davis 

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Awards and Fellowships

  2019 Northeastern Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching

  2017 Co-PI: NSF Noyce Grant (Award no. 1660785) NSF Noyce Scholars University and Community College Collaboration

  2015-2016 Northwestern Faculty Honor Roll (student selected)

  2015-2016 Northwestern University Educational Technology Teaching Fellow

  2015 Mathematics Department Excellence in Teaching Award, Northwestern University

  2011-2012 NSF IGERT Fellow

  2004-2006 Martin A. Fischer Fellow

  Recent Presentations

  2019 AAC&U Transforming STEM Higher Education (Nov. 7) in Chicago, IL

  2019 (STEAM) 2 Conference (April 26-27) in St. Charles, IL

  2018 AAC&U and PKAL: Transforming STEM Higher Education (Nov. 8-10) in Atlanta, GA

  2018 Jayhawk Math Teachers Circle Lawrence, Kansas

  2018 Catalyzing Progress in STEM Education with Insights from Midwestern HSI's  Chicago, Illinois

  2018 Chicago Symposium Series (April 13) NEIU

  2017 NEIU Faculty Research Symposium (Nov 17), NEIU     

  2017 MAA Iowa Regional Meeting (Oct 21), Dubuque, Iowa

  2016 NEIU Faculty Research Symposium (Nov 18), NEIU

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Joseph Hibdon
Joseph
Hibdon
Jr.
Associate Professor, Minor Advisor
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-5782
Courses Taught
Math 476, Chaos and Dynamical Systems
Math 471, Introduction to Stochastic Models
Math 374 Modeling and Simulations of Complex Systems and Networks
Math 370, Mathematical Modeling in the Natural Sciences
Phys 308, Introductory Mathematical Physics
Bio 308, Research Skills II
Bio 307, Research Skills I
Math 303, Partial Differential Equations
Math 302, Ordinary Differential Equations II
Math 301 Ordinary Differential Equations I
Math 275, Applied and Computational Statistics
Math 251/311, Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
Math 202, Calculus II
Math 167, Business Calculus I
Research Interests
My research is in mathematical modeling. In particular, I work in dynamical systems, fluid mechanics, combustion theory, and resource modeling. I also have spent a lot of time on developing pedagogical methods to help with the success of underrepresented minorities in the STEM fields.
Education

2011, Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.
2005, M.S., Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.
2004, B.A., Mathematics, Minor in Chemistry, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Mass.

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Undergraduate and Graduate Students’ Research

Amber Gehring  MS – The Effect of Treatment on Metastasized Lung Cancer: Comparison of Growth Rates (2013)

Ramon Vela MS – KAM Phenomenon in the Rocking Block Model (2014)

Irvin Garcia (UG), Carly Hall (UG), James Beer (UG), and Ricardo Juarez(UG) - Stochastic Model of Sulfur Dioxide and Lava Flow for Nyamuragira (2014) 

Patrick Quaid MS – Statistical Analysis of the Advantage of Southpaws in MMA (2015)

Anila Ajdini MS – Monte Carlo Simulations of European Calls (2015)

Alex De Groh MS – Tardiness as an Epidemic (2015)

Carly Hall (UG) (Honors) – Quantification and Modeling of Zebrafish (Danio Rerio) Shoaling Patterns in Response to Environmental and Pharmaceutical Treatments (2016)

Alejandro Sanchez MS (RCA Recipient) – Numerical Analysis on a Diffusion Flame with Radiative Heat Loss (2017)

Carlos Villeda MS –  The Flow Over a Rotating Cylinder (2017)

Rhys Gunther (UG) (Honors) – Vaccination and Epidemic Avoidance (2019)

Aram Gebretensae MS – Three Population Squirrel Competition Model with Migration of Exotic American Squirrels (2019)

Benjamin Eghan MS – Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of a Competition System with and Infection in One Species (2019)

Grace Kim MS – Nonlinear Stability Analysis: Competing Species that Crossbreed to Make a Hybrid Species (2019)

Grants

Co-PI, NU-STARS for Northeastern Illinois Student Training in Academic Research in the Sciences, 2014- 2019 and 2019-2024. Webpage

Co-PI, Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing within an Elementary and Middle School Pre-Service Teacher Education Curriculum, 2016-2020. Webpage

Co-PI, NSF-IUSE Grant, Peer Enhanced Experiential Research in STEM (PEERS), 2014-2019. Webpage

Co-PI, NSF-HSI Grant, HSI Conference: Catalyzing Progress in Undergraduate STEM Education with Insights from Midwestern HSIs, 2017-2018

Advisory, Mentor for Mathematics Modeling Minor, NU-STARS for Northeastern Illinois Student Training in Academic Research in the Sciences, 2014- 2018.

Mathematics Curriculum Development, NSF-IUSE Grant, Research in the Undergraduate Curriculum, 2014-2018.

Co-Principle Investigator, Underrepresented STEM majors’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success, $5,000, Research Community Award, 2014.

Co-Principle Investigator, Underrepresented STEM undergraduate and graduate students’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success, $4,900, Student Center for Science Engagement and U.S. Department of Education, 2014.

Co-Principle Investigator, Underrepresented STEM majors’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success, $4,000, Committee on Organized Research Award, 2014.

Professional Affiliations & Membership

Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)

American Mathematical Society (AMS)

Mathematical Association of America (MAA)

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

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Nabil Kahouadji
Nabil
Kahouadji
Associate Professor, Audrey Reynolds Distinguished Teaching Professor
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
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Courses Taught
MATH 112: Statistics in Daily Life (F16, S17 & F17).
MATH 149: Mathematics For Elementary Teachers I (S17).
MATH 275: Applied and Computational Statistics (F16, 17, 18, 21 & 22).
MATH 305: Probability and Statistics (F19)
MATH 334: Mathematical Statistics I (F17).
MATH 336: Statistical Inference (S18).
MATH 347: Probability for Actuaries with Actuarial Exam Preparation (S19, 21 & 22)
MATH 357: Financial Mathematics for Actuaries with Actuarial Exam Preparation (F19, 20 & 21)
MATH 406: Linear Programming: Theory and Practice (F18)
MATH 421: Modern Geometry (S18, F19 & 22).
MATH 441: Multivariate Statistical Analysis (S17, 20 & 22).
MATH 472: Simulation Modeling and Analysis (F16 & 20).
MATH 474: Mathematical Modeling (F20)
Research Interests
Time series forecasting; Machine learning; Differential Geometry; Actuarial Sciences; Mathematical/Statistical Modeling.
Education

2009, Ph.D. in Mathematics, Université Paris Diderot - Paris VII, France.

2006, Master in Mathematics, Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris VI, France. 

2004, Licence (Bachelor of Science) in Mathematics, Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris VI, France. 

Selected Publications

[9] N. Kahouadji, Variations on two-parameter families of advanced time series forecasting functions IV: seasonal models and application to university enrollment,. November 2022.  

[8] N. Kahouadji,  Variations on two-parameter families of forecasting functions: seasonal/nonseasonal Models, comparison to the exponential smoothing and ARIMA models, and applications to stock market data, , July 2022. 

[7] N. Kahouadji, N. Kamran, and K. Tenenblat,  Local Isometric Immersions of Pseudo-spherical Surfaces and k-th Order Evolution Equations, Commun. Contemp. Math. 21 (2019), no. 4, 1850025, 21 pp.

[6] N. Kahouadji, N. Kamran, and K. Tenenblat,  Second-order equations and local isometric immersions of pseudo-spherical surfaces, Comm. Anal. Geom., 24 (2016), no. 3, pp. 605-643.

[5] N. Kahouadji, N. Kamran, and Keti Tenenblat,  Local Isometric immersions of pseudo-spherical surfaces and evolution equations, Fields Inst. Commun., 75 (2015), pp. 369-381.

[4] N. Kahouadji,  Construction of local conservation laws by generalized isometric embedding of vector bundles,  Asian J. Math., 15, no. 4 (2011), pp.521-538.

[3] N. Kahouadji, Conservation laws and generalized isometric embeddings, October 2009, Thèse en Ligne (T.E.L):  .

[2] N. Kahouadji, Energy-Momentum’s local conservation laws and generalized isometric embeddings of vector bundles, Geometry, Topology, QFT and Cosmology, Travaux en cours en Physique-Mathématiques, Hermann (2009), no. 76, pp.  45-70

[1] N. Kahouadji,  Cartan--Kähler theory and application to local isometric and conformal embeddings, Systèmes Intégrables et Théorie Quantique des Champs, Travaux en cours en Physique-Mathématiques, Herman (2008), no. 75, pp. 295-316. 

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Recent Invited Talks

Nov. 4, 2022: Applied Mathematics Seminar, 91Porn, Chicago, IL, USA. 

Sept. 30, 2022: Statistics and Data Science Seminar, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA.

Sept. 21, 2022: Statistics and Data Science Seminar, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.

July 13, 2022: The 42th International Symposium on Forecasting, Oxford, England.

May 19, 2022: The 19th Mathematical and Statistical Modeling of Complex Systems Workshop, Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), Poland.

Jan. 17, 2020: Joint Mathematical Meetings, AMS Special Session on Geometry of Differential Equations, Denver, Colorado, USA.

June 27, 2019: Seminari Geometria, Centre de Recerca Mathematica, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain.

June 26, 2019: Barcelona Analysis Conference 2019, Poster Presentation, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain.

June 10-14, 2019:  A celebration of Analysis, Geometry and Physics, Centre de Recherches Mathematiques, Montreal, QC, Canada. 

Aug. 14, 2018: Seminario de Geometria, Universidade de Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil. 

Aug. 7, 2018: International Congress of Mathematicians 2018, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

June 7, 2018: Symmetry and Perturbation Theory Conference, Pula, Sardinia, Italy.  

March 14, 2018: When Nature Surprises our Geometric Intuition, Northside College Preparatory School, Chicago, USA.

Nov. 17, 2017: NEIU 8th Faculty Research and Creative Activities Symposium, Chicago, USA.

July 25, 2017: Mathematical Congress of the Americas, Special Session “Geometry of Differential Equations, Real and Complex”, Montreal, QC, Canada.

June 12, 2017: Séminaire de Géométrie et Dynamique, Institut de Mathématique de Jussieu-Paris Rive Gauche, Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France.

June 5, 2017: Geometry and Algebra of PDEs 2017UiT the Arctic University of Norway - Tromso, Norway.  

June 2, 2017: Séminaire de Géométrie et Physique Mathématiques, Institut de Mathématique de Jussieu-Paris Rive Gauche, Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France. 

Jan. 27, 2017: On the geometry of pseudo-spherical surfaces, Deerfield High School, District 113, Illinois, USA. 

Nov. 18, 2016: NEIU 7th Faculty Research and Creative Activities Symposium, Chicago, USA.

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Anna
Kupiec
Instructor
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-5760
Courses Taught
Math 112, Statistics in Daily Life
Math 113, Quantitative Reasoning
Math 165, Finite Mathematics
Research Interests
Mathematics Education
Education

M.S. in Mathematics, University of Krakow, with a minor in Applied Computer Science

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Joe
Loconte
Mathematics Development
Mathematics
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Courses Taught
Math 090, Elementary Algebra
Math 091, Intermediate Algebra I
Math 092, Intermediate Algebra II
Research Interests
Math Development
Education

BSEE-Purdue University 1983, MBA-University of Iowa 1990

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Vartuyi
Manoyan
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Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
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Courses Taught
Math 112, Statistics in Daily Life
Math 113, Quantitative Reasoning
Math 141, College Algebra for Middle School Teachers
Math 163, College Algebra
Math 177, Elementary Functions for Science Students
Math 167, Business Calculus
Precalculus, Math 185
Research Interests
Teaching and online teaching
Education

1983, B.S., Mathematics, University of Istanbul, Turkey

2006, M.S. Mathematics, 91Porn

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Anna Mitina
Anna
Mitina
Professor
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
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Courses Taught
Math 203, Calculus III
Research Interests
Integro-differential equations on half-axis
Education

1975, B.S. Mathematics, Kharkov State University, Ukraine

1987, Ph.D. Mathematics, Kharkov State University, Ukraine

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Marina Polyashuk
Marina
Polyashuk
Associate Professor, Advisor for Applied Mathematics major
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
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Courses Taught
Math 112
Research Interests
Operations Research, Decision Analysis, and Multi-Criteria Optimization
Education

1978, B.S. Applied Mathematics, Moscow Institute of Railway Transport Engineers

1990, Ph.D. Operations Research, Institute of Control Sciences of the USSR Academy of Sciences

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Resnicoff
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Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
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Courses Taught
Math 185, Precalculus
Research Interests
.
Education

1982, Ph.D., Mathematics, Columbia University

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Spevak
Mathematics
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Courses Taught
Math 090, Elementary Algebra
Math 091, Intermediate Algebra I
Math 092, Intermediate Algebra II
Research Interests
TBA
Education

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Ivan Temesvari
Ivan
Temesvari
Mathematics Development
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-5768
Courses Taught
Math 090, Elementary Algebra
Math 091, Intermediate Algebra I
Math 092, Intermediate Algebra II
Research Interests
Expanding and improving the Mathematics Development curriculum to better serve NEIU students.
Education

M.A. Mathematics, M.S. Computer Science

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Emma Turian
Emma
A. M.
Turian
Instructor
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-4893
Expertise
Applied mathematics, particularly applications to cancer modeling
Courses Taught
Math 112: Statistics in Daily Life
Math173: College Algebra
Math 187: Calculus I
Math 202: Calculus II
Math 203: Calculus III
Math 301: Ordinary Differential Equations I
Math 305: Probability and Statistics
Math 322: Number Theory
Math 371: Mathematical Modeling For Cancer Risk Assessment
Research Interests
The use of Partial Differential Equations in Biology
Education

2016, Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, IIT, Chicago, Ill.

M.S., Applied Mathematics, 91Porn, Chicago, Ill.

 

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Velazquez
Mathematics
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Courses Taught
Math 090, Elementary Algebra
Math 091, Intermediate Algebra I
Math 092, Intermediate Algebra II
Research Interests
TBA
Education

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Dr. Nancy Wrinkle
Nancy
C.
Wrinkle
Associate Professor, Advisor Mathematics Major for Secondary Education
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
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Courses Taught
Math 421: Modern Geometry
Math 340: Computing for Mathematicians
Math 338: Introduction to Real Analysis
Math 331: Abstract Algebra
Math 321: History of Mathematics
Math 312: Foundations of Geometry
Math 251/311: Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
Math 253: Linear Algebra I
Math 203: Calculus III
Math 202: Calculus II
Math 187: Calculus I
Math 186: Precalculus
Math 113: Quantitative Reasoning
Research Interests
Low-dimensional topology and geometry
Education

1995, B.A., Mathematics, Barnard College 

2002, Ph.D., Mathematics, Columbia University

Selected Publications

Distance and intersection number in the curve graph of a surface, with Joan S. Birman and Matt Morse, submitted. 2019 Preprint: arxiv: math/2403391

Criticality for the Gehring link problem, with Jason Cantarella, Joseph H.G. Fu, Rob Kusner, and John M. Sullivan. Geometry & Topology, 10 (2006), pp 1-61.

Some ropelength critical clasps, with John M. Sullivan, Physical and Numerical Models in Knot Theory and Their Application to the Life Sciences,   (J. Calvo, K. Millett, E. Rawdon, and A. Stasiak, editors). Series on Knots and Everything, World Scientific, Volume 36, 2005.

On transversally simple knots, with Joan S. Birman, Journal of Differential Geometry55 (2000), pp 325-354.

Parametrizations of holonomic and Legendrian knots with Joan S. Birman, Journal of Knot Theory and its Ramifications 9 No. 3 (2000), p. 293-309.

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Zhiwei
Wang
Mathematics
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(773) 442-4239
Courses Taught
Math 173, College Algebra
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Courses Taught
Math 185, Precalculus
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Education

1982, Ph.D., Mathematics, Columbia University

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Pierre
Pouladdege
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Courses Taught
Math 173, College Algebra
Math 187, Calculus I
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Education

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Vartuyi
Manoyan
Instructor
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-5779
Courses Taught
Math 112, Statistics in Daily Life
Math 113, Quantitative Reasoning
Math 141, College Algebra for Middle School Teachers
Math 163, College Algebra
Math 177, Elementary Functions for Science Students
Math 167, Business Calculus
Precalculus, Math 185
Research Interests
Teaching and online teaching
Education

1983, B.S., Mathematics, University of Istanbul, Turkey

2006, M.S. Mathematics, 91Porn

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Rudy
Rodolfo
Maglio
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Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-5779
Courses Taught
Math 163, Mathematical Modeling with Elementary Functions for Business
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not teaching until Fall 2017
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Joseph Hibdon
Joseph
Hibdon
Jr.
Associate Professor, Minor Advisor
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-5782
Courses Taught
Math 476, Chaos and Dynamical Systems
Math 471, Introduction to Stochastic Models
Math 374 Modeling and Simulations of Complex Systems and Networks
Math 370, Mathematical Modeling in the Natural Sciences
Phys 308, Introductory Mathematical Physics
Bio 308, Research Skills II
Bio 307, Research Skills I
Math 303, Partial Differential Equations
Math 302, Ordinary Differential Equations II
Math 301 Ordinary Differential Equations I
Math 275, Applied and Computational Statistics
Math 251/311, Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
Math 202, Calculus II
Math 167, Business Calculus I
Research Interests
My research is in mathematical modeling. In particular, I work in dynamical systems, fluid mechanics, combustion theory, and resource modeling. I also have spent a lot of time on developing pedagogical methods to help with the success of underrepresented minorities in the STEM fields.
Education

2011, Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.
2005, M.S., Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.
2004, B.A., Mathematics, Minor in Chemistry, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Mass.

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Undergraduate and Graduate Students’ Research

Amber Gehring  MS – The Effect of Treatment on Metastasized Lung Cancer: Comparison of Growth Rates (2013)

Ramon Vela MS – KAM Phenomenon in the Rocking Block Model (2014)

Irvin Garcia (UG), Carly Hall (UG), James Beer (UG), and Ricardo Juarez(UG) - Stochastic Model of Sulfur Dioxide and Lava Flow for Nyamuragira (2014) 

Patrick Quaid MS – Statistical Analysis of the Advantage of Southpaws in MMA (2015)

Anila Ajdini MS – Monte Carlo Simulations of European Calls (2015)

Alex De Groh MS – Tardiness as an Epidemic (2015)

Carly Hall (UG) (Honors) – Quantification and Modeling of Zebrafish (Danio Rerio) Shoaling Patterns in Response to Environmental and Pharmaceutical Treatments (2016)

Alejandro Sanchez MS (RCA Recipient) – Numerical Analysis on a Diffusion Flame with Radiative Heat Loss (2017)

Carlos Villeda MS –  The Flow Over a Rotating Cylinder (2017)

Rhys Gunther (UG) (Honors) – Vaccination and Epidemic Avoidance (2019)

Aram Gebretensae MS – Three Population Squirrel Competition Model with Migration of Exotic American Squirrels (2019)

Benjamin Eghan MS – Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of a Competition System with and Infection in One Species (2019)

Grace Kim MS – Nonlinear Stability Analysis: Competing Species that Crossbreed to Make a Hybrid Species (2019)

Grants

Co-PI, NU-STARS for Northeastern Illinois Student Training in Academic Research in the Sciences, 2014- 2019 and 2019-2024. Webpage

Co-PI, Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing within an Elementary and Middle School Pre-Service Teacher Education Curriculum, 2016-2020. Webpage

Co-PI, NSF-IUSE Grant, Peer Enhanced Experiential Research in STEM (PEERS), 2014-2019. Webpage

Co-PI, NSF-HSI Grant, HSI Conference: Catalyzing Progress in Undergraduate STEM Education with Insights from Midwestern HSIs, 2017-2018

Advisory, Mentor for Mathematics Modeling Minor, NU-STARS for Northeastern Illinois Student Training in Academic Research in the Sciences, 2014- 2018.

Mathematics Curriculum Development, NSF-IUSE Grant, Research in the Undergraduate Curriculum, 2014-2018.

Co-Principle Investigator, Underrepresented STEM majors’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success, $5,000, Research Community Award, 2014.

Co-Principle Investigator, Underrepresented STEM undergraduate and graduate students’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success, $4,900, Student Center for Science Engagement and U.S. Department of Education, 2014.

Co-Principle Investigator, Underrepresented STEM majors’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success, $4,000, Committee on Organized Research Award, 2014.

Professional Affiliations & Membership

Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)

American Mathematical Society (AMS)

Mathematical Association of America (MAA)

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

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Marina Polyashuk
Marina
Polyashuk
Associate Professor, Advisor for Applied Mathematics major
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-5774
Courses Taught
Math 112
Research Interests
Operations Research, Decision Analysis, and Multi-Criteria Optimization
Education

1978, B.S. Applied Mathematics, Moscow Institute of Railway Transport Engineers

1990, Ph.D. Operations Research, Institute of Control Sciences of the USSR Academy of Sciences

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Dr. Sara Cordell wearing a blue blazer and square rimmed glasses smiling.
Sarah
Cordell
Professor, Coordinator of the Mathematics Community Center
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
(773) 442-5751
Expertise
Audrey Reynolds Distinguished Teaching Award recipient, 2019
Courses Taught
Numerous mathematics and mathematics education undergraduate and graduate courses taught
Most recent courses taught include: Math 150, Math 173, Math 173C, Math 380, and Math 381
For a complete list of courses taught, Curriculum Vitae is available upon request
Research Interests
Identity development of underrepresented STEM students, relationships between marginalized students' identity development and participation in collaborative mathematics classrooms, and creating equitable mathematics learning environments for marginalized students.
Education

D.A. Doctor of Arts in Mathematics, University of Illinois, Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, Chicago, Illinois

M.A. Master of Arts in Mathematics, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, Graduated with Distinction

B.S. Bachelor of Science in Systems Science and Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, Graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Selected Publications

Oppland-Cordell, S. & Bird, K. (2023). A Critical Analysis of Latinx STEM Males’ Counterstories of Peer-Related Experiences Supporting their Mathematical Success. Paper presented at the 2023 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. AERA Online Paper Repository.

Oppland-Cordell, S. & Bird, K. (2018). Latina/o STEM majors’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success. In Proceedings of the 40th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. (Vol. 1, pp. 982-985). PME-NA.

Bird, K., Hibdon, J., & Oppland-Cordell, S. (2016). The EMERGE Summer Program: Supporting incoming freshmen’s success in mathematics development coursework. The Learning Assistance Review, 21, 2, 67-82.

Oppland-Cordell, S., Rosskamm, D., Bilyk, R., Echevarria, R., & Allen, N. (2014). Peer leaders’ perspectives of their involvement in a mathematics enrichment workshop program: A comparison of motivations and outcomes. Conference Proceedings of the Peer-Led Team Learning International Society, May 29-31, 2014, California State University at Dominquez Hills, ; ISSN 2329-2113.

Oppland-Cordell, S., & Martin, D. B. (2014). Identity, power, and shifting participation in a mathematics workshop: Latin@ students’ negotiation of self and success. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 1-29.

Oppland-Cordell, S. (2014). Urban Latina/o undergraduate students’ negotiations of identities and participation in an Emerging Scholars Calculus I workshop. Journal of Urban Mathematics Education.

Selected Conference Presentations: 

Oppland-Cordell, S. & Bird, K. (April, 2023). A Critical Analysis of Latinx STEM Males’ Counterstories of Peer-Related Experiences Supporting their Mathematical Success, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Division G - Social Context of Education, Chicago, IL.

Oppland-Cordell, S. & Bird, K. (December, 2022). Explore Your Math Identity by Creating a Mathography, Futures Unlimited Workshop, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL.

Oppland-Cordell, S. (February, 2022). Using an Identity Lens to Explore Equity Processes among Latinx Undergraduates in an Emerging Scholars Math Workshop, North Carolina PKAL Regional Network Meeting, A Virtual Meeting Hosted by North Carolina A&T State University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Bird, K., Oppland-Cordell, S., & Hibdon, J. E., Jr. (January, 2016). The EMERGE Summer Program at 91Porn: Supporting incoming freshmen in strengthening their mathematical identities and succeeding in mathematics development coursework., MAA General Contributed Paper Session on Teaching and Learning Developmental Mathematics, Joint Mathematics Meetings, Seattle, WA.

Background

Dr. Cordell obtained her undergraduate degree in Systems Science and Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, a master's in Mathematics at St. Louis University, and a D.A. in Mathematics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is dedicated to supporting historically underrepresented students and diverse student populations in persisting and succeeding in mathematics and STEM fields through her teaching, research, and service.

Dr. Cordell teaches both pure mathematics and mathematics education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research interests are in the area of mathematics education. Her research focuses on the identity development of underrepresented students in mathematics, relationships between marginalized students' identity development and participation in collaborative mathematics classrooms, and creating equitable mathematics learning environments for marginalized students. 

Dr. Cordell has published her research in education and mathematics education journals, including the Journal of Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research, the Mathematics Education Research Journal, and the Journal of Urban Mathematics Education. She has also presented her research at local, national, and international conferences, including the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, and the Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.

Dr. Cordell has also worked collaboratively with undergraduate students, graduate students, and mathematics faculty on various research projects, including Honors students and McNair students. Dr. Cordell has also served as Faculty Coordinator of the Mathematics Enrichment Workshop Program, the mathematics component of the EMERGE Summer Program, and the Mathematics Community Center. Dr. Cordell has also served on various committees including the Audrey Reynolds Award Committee, the MSTQE Advisory Committee, the Mathematics Development Curriculum Committee, the Mathematics Department Undergraduate Program Committee, and the Title III Grant Program Advisory Group.

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Grants:

Faculty Coordinator, Title III Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (HSI STEM) and Articulation Program, EXITO: Exit on Time in STEM, U.S. Department of Education, $5.6 million, 2017-2019.

Faculty Coordinator, Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (DHSI) – Individual Development, $2.6 million, 2017-2019. 

Advisory, Mentor and Skill Enhancement Workshop Coordinator, NU-STARS for Northeastern Illinois Student Training in Academic Research in the Sciences, 2014-2018.

Principle Investigator, Underrepresented STEM majors’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success, $5,000, Research Community Award, 2014.

Principle Investigator, Underrepresented STEM undergraduate and graduate students’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success, $4,900, Student Center for Science Engagement and U.S. Department of Education, 2014.

Principle Investigator, Underrepresented STEM majors’ perspectives of experiences supporting their mathematical success, $4,000, Committee on Organized Research Award, 2014.


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