Department of Mathematics
Christopher King
Department Chair
Professor
Education:
M.S., Applied Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University
B.S., Mathematics, University of Tennessee at Martin
B.S., Secondary Education Emphasis Mathematics, University of Tennessee at Martin
Research Interests:
Courses Teaching:
Math 116, 120E, 122, 123, 124E, 126, 127, 176, 181, 182, 283, 285, STAT 152
Email: christopher.king@csn.edu
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Brian Beaudrie
Instructor
Education:
Ed.D., Montana State University
M.S., University of North Dakota
B.S. Ed., Mayville State University
Research Interests:
Teacher Education
Quantitative Literacy/Quantitative Reasoning
Problem Solving/Problem Posing
Educational Pedagogy
Students shifting from High School to College-Level Mathematics
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 120/120E, 122, 124/124E, 126E
Email: brian.beaudrie@csn.edu
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Joseph Borromeo
Professor
Education:
M.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Research Interests:
Applied Mathematics
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 116, 120, 126/126E, 181, 182, 283
Email: joseph.borromeo@csn.edu
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Barbara Boschmans
Instructor
Education:
Ed.D., Northern Arizona University
M.A.T., Mathematics, Northern Arizona University
B.S. Ed., Mathematics, Northern Arizona University
Research Interests:
Mathematics Teacher Education
Use of technology (& AI) in the mathematics classroom
Use of manipulatives and visual representations in mathematics
Courses Teaching:
Math 122, 123, 124E, 126/126E, 127
Email: barbara.boschmans@csn.edu
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Edward Camplese
Instructor
Education:
M.Ed., University of Massachusetts, Boston
M.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.A., Boston College
Research Interests:
Game Theory
Impact of Social Media in Education
Applied Mathematics
Courses Teaching:
Math 120E, 181, 182, 285
Email: edward.camplese@csn.edu
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Eun J. Cha
Professor
Education:
M.S., University of New Orleans
B.S., Mathematics, University of the Ozarks
Research Interests:
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 116, 120/120E, 122, 123, 124, 126/126E, 127, 132, STAT 152
Email: eun.cha@csn.edu
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Asha Chavoya
Professor
Education:
M.A., Mathematics, California State University, Fullerton
B.A., Mathematics, California State University, Fullerton
Research Interests:
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 116, 120/120E, 126E
Email: asha.chavoya@csn.edu
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Joseph Chavoya
Professor
Education:
M.A., Mathematics, California State University, Fullerton
B.A., Mathematics, California State University, Fullerton
Research Interests:
Mathematics Pedagogy
Student affect and experiences in mathematics
Courses Teaching:
Math 120/120E, 126/126E, STAT 152
Email: joseph.chavoya@csn.edu
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Katlyn Cox
Professor
Education:
Ph.D., Math Curriculum & Instruction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.S., Pure Mathematics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S., Math Education, Southern Utah University
Research Interests:
Mathematics instruction at the post- secondary level, with specific interest in how instructors' beliefs impact their classroom practices
Courses Teaching:
Math 116, 120/120E, 124/124E, 126/126E, 127, 181, 182
Email: katlyn.cox@csn.edu
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Monina Deang
Instructor
Education:
Ph.D. in Education, major in Mathematics (In Progress), University of the Philippines Open University
M.A. in Mathematics, with concentration in Teaching Mathematics, Holy Angel University
B.A. in Secondary Education, major in Mathematics, Holy Angel University
Research Interests:
Psychology-Driven Instructional Material Development
Courses Teaching:
Math 116, 120/120E, 124/124E, 126/126E, 127, 176, 181, STAT 152
Email: monina.deang@csn.edu
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Billy Duke
Professor
Education:
M.S., Statistics, Texas Tech University
B.A., Mathematics, Texas Tech University
A.S., New Mexico Junior College
Research Interests:
Courses Teaching:
Math 120E, 126E, 127, 181
Email: billy.duke@csn.edu
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Deborah Frank
Professor
Education:
M.S., Astrophysics, Michigan State University
M.S., Mathematics, Miami University
B.S., Mathematics, Cedarville University
Research Interests:
Partition Theory
Counterfactual Regret Minimization
Imperfect Information Game Theory
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 122, 126/126E, 127, 176, 251, 285
Email: deborah.frank@csn.edu
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JoAnn Friedrich
Professor
Education:
M.A., Mathematics, University of South Dakota
B.S., Mathematics, University of South Dakota
B.S., Meteorology, North Carolina State University
Research Interests:
Fear of Mathematics
Growth Mindset
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 116, 120/120E, 124/124E, STAT 152
Email: joann.friedrich@csn.edu
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Bill Frost
Professor
Education:
M.A., Mathematics, San Diego State University
B.A., Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Colorado Boulder
Research Interests:
Application of mathematics in freshman-level courses
Courses Teaching:
Math 116, 126/126E, 127
Email: bill.frost@csn.edu
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Michael Greenwich
Professor
Education:
Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, University of Toronto
M.S., Mathematical Statistics, University of Toronto
B.S., Mathematics, Trinity College, University of Toronto
Research Interests:
Process/Quality Control & Operations Research
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 116, 120/120E, 126E, 127
Email: michael.greenwich@csn.edu
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Aaron Harris
Professor
Education:
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.Ed., Teacher Education, Southern Utah University
M.S., Mathematical Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S., Mathematics, Utah State University
Research Interests:
Design research and design experiments in calculus and precalculus education surrounding the concepts of the limits, derivatives, integrals, transcendental, and polynomial functions
Cognition and metacognition surrounding mathematical concepts, procedures, strategies, reasoning, and disposition
International comparative studies in mathematics education
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 116, 120/120E, 126/126E, 127, 181, 182
Email: aaron.harris@csn.edu
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Eric Hutchinson
Professor
Education:
M.S., Mathematical Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Research Interests:
Open Educational Resources (OER)
Low-cost course management systems in mathematics
Courses Teaching:
Math 126/126E, 127, 181
Email: eric.hutchinson@csn.edu
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Lisa Kauffman
Professor
Education:
M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles
M.A., Mathematics, University of California, Riverside
B.S., Mathematics/Computer Science, University of California, Los Angeles
Research Interests:
How the learning of mathematics can be enhanced with Python programming
Publications include, "Programming Precalculus with Python" textbook, Programming Precalculus with Python (cognella.com)
Courses Teaching:
Math 126/126E, 127, 132, 181, 182, 283, STAT 152
Email: lisa.kauffman@csn.edu
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Kathy Kazemi
Professor
Education:
M.S., Applied Mathematics
M.S., Engineering Management
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Research Interests:
Using technology in classrooms
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 116, 120/120E, 124/124E, 126/126E, 132, 181, 182
Email: kathy.kazemi@csn.edu
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Aminul KM
Professor
Education:
M.S., Pure Mathematics, California State University, Long Beach
Single Subject Math Credential for California High School, California State University, Long Beach
M.Ed., Math Education, California State University, Long Beach
B.S., Mathematics, California State University, Long Beach
Research Interests:
Cryptography
Courses Teaching:
Math 116, 120/120E, 126/126E, 127, 132, 181, 182, 283
Email: aminul.km@csn.edu
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Ayla Koch
Professor
Education:
M.M.S., The Ohio State University
B.S., University of Washington
Research Interests:
Technology use in the classroom
Instructional design
Generative AI
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 116, 120/120E, 124/124E, 126/126E, 127, 181
Email: ayla.koch@csn.edu
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Philip Koch
Professor
Education:
Master of Mathematical Sciences with an Emphasis on Education, The Ohio State University
Research Interests:
Interested in many facets of mathematics, but in particular Complex Analysis, Topology, and Differential Geometry
Courses Teaching:
Math 120E, 126, 181
Email: philip.koch@csn.edu
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Andrew Lavengood
Instructor
Education:
M.A., Mathematics, California State University, San Bernardino
Research Interests:
Modeling DNA Self-Assembly with Graph Theory
Courses Teaching:
Math 126E, 127, 181, 182, 251, 283
Email: andrew.lavengood@csn.edu
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James Lee
Professor
Education:
M.S., Applied Statistics
M.S., Atmospheric Sciences
B.S., Applied Mathematics
Research Interests:
Courses Teaching:
Math 120/120E, 126/126E, 127, 181, STAT 152
Email: james.lee@csn.edu
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Andrew Lenard
Professor
Education:
M.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.A., University of the Cumberlands
Research Interests:
Math history
Interesting math problems and applications that enhance presenting math to students
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 120/120E, 251
Email: andrzej.lenard@csn.edu
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Jim Matovina
Professor
Education:
M.S., Purdue University Calumet
B.S., Purdue University, Post-Bacc Cert Purdue University Calumet
Research Interests:
Statistical Computations Regarding Game Theory as Related to Gridiron Speculations
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 120/120E
Email: jim.matovina@csn.edu
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Kenneth Monks
Instructor
Education:
Ph.D., Mathematics, Colorado State University
M.S., Mathematics, Colorado State University
B.S., Mathematics, University of Scranton
Research Interests:
My scholarly activities include research in combinatorics, the creation and use of primary source historical sources in the mathematics classroom, and mathematics competition training/coaching.
Courses Teaching:
Math 120/120E, 126/126E, 127, 181, 182, 251, 283, STAT 152
Email: kenneth.monks@csn.edu
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Claudia Mora Bornholdt
Professor
Education:
M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Houston
B.S., Mathematics, Loyola University New Orleans
Research Interests:
Courses Teaching:
Math 116, 124E, 126E, 176, 181
Email: claudia.bornholdt@csn.edu
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Tan Nguyen
Professor
Education:
Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S., Mathematics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Research Interests:
PDE and Complex Analysis
Courses Teaching:
Math 95, 96, 104B, 120E, 124E, 126E, 176, 181, 182, 283
Email: tan.nguyen@csn.edu
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Frieda Nilforoushan
Professor
Education:
M.S., Mathematics, University of Michigan
Research Interests:
Technology Integration and Responsible Use of Generative AI in Higher Education
Courses Teaching:
Math 116, 124/124E, 126, 127
Email: frieda.nilforoushan@csn.edu
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Sherry Norris
Professor
Education:
M.ED., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S., Arizona State University
Research Interests:
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 116, 120/120E
Email: sherry.norris@csn.edu
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Luke Parker
Instructor
Education:
M.A., Mathematics, California State University, Sacramento
B.A., Mathematics, California State University, Sacramento
Single Subject Credential in Mathematics
Research Interests:
Real and Complex Analysis
Business Mathematics
Courses Teaching:
Math 124E, 126E, 176
Email: luke.parker@csn.edu
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Alok Pandey
Professor
Education:
D.P.P., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.S., Mathematics with Operation Research, New Mexico Tech, USA
M.S., Statistics, University of Allahabad
B.S., Mathematics and Physics, University of Allahabad
Research Interests:
Improving students' access and success in Math classes, especially for STEM students
Advancements in Data Science and Emerging opportunities for students
Courses Teaching:
Math 102B, 120E, 126E, STAT 152
Email: alok.pandey@csn.edu
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Suzie (Maria) Pickle
Professor
Education:
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of Southern Florida
M.S., Mathematics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California
B.S., Mathematics and Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Research Interests:
How to facilitate learning in adults
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 120/120E, 126/126E, 181
Email: maria.pickle@csn.edu
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Laura Roots
Professor
Education:
M.S., Mathematics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.A., Mathematics, Rowan University
Research Interests:
Corequisite Courses and Flipped Classroom Design
Courses Teaching:
Math 116, 120/120E, 124/124E, 126/126E, 127, 181
Email: laura.roots@csn.edu
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Kala Sathappan
Professor
Education:
M.S., Pure Mathematics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.A., Mathematics and Chemistry, Whittier College
Research Interests:
Pure Mathematics
Analytical Chemistry
International Marketing and Finance
Courses Teaching:
Math 120, 124/124E, 126, 127
Email: kala.sathappan@csn.edu
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Ingrid Stewart
Professor
Education:
Ph.D., Math Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.S., Math, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S., Math, Colorado State University
Research Interests:
Online teaching
Courses Teaching:
Qualified to teach all mathematics courses
Email: ingrid.stewart@csn.edu
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Megan Swallia
Professor
Education:
M.S., Mathematics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S., Mathematics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
A.S., Mathematics, College of Southern Nevada
Research Interests:
My research interests include LGBTQ + mental health, and diversity
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 120/120E, 126, 127
Email: megan.swallia@csn.edu
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Myla Turk
Instructor
Education:
M.S., Applied Mathematics, Alabama State University
B.S., Mathematics, Alabama A&M University
Research Interests:
Courses Teaching:
Math 120E, 126E, 127
Email: myla.turk@csn.edu
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Debbie Vallin
Instructor
Education:
M.S., Applied Mathematics, North Carolina State University
B.S., Mathematics, The Ohio State University
Research Interests:
Active learning and student engagement strategies
Courses Teaching:
Math 120/120E, 124/124E, 126/126E, 127, 181, 182, 283
Email: debbie.vallin@csn.edu
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Patrick Villa
Professor
Education:
M.A., Pure Mathematics, California State University, Fresno
B.A., Pure Mathematics, California State University, Fresno
Research Interests:
Voting Theory
Euclidean & Hyperbolic Geometry
Game Theory
Courses Teaching:
Math 176, 181, 182, 251, 283
Email: patrick.villa@csn.edu
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Assia Wade
Professor
Education:
M.S., Mathematics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Research Interests:
Active Teaching and Learning
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 116, 120/120E, 124/124E, 126/126E, 127, 181
Email: assia.wade@csn.edu
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Jisheng Wang
Professor
Education:
Ph.D., New Mexico State University
M.A., University of Utah
Research Interests:
Courses Teaching:
Math 124E, 126E
Email: ji.wang@csn.edu
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Tityik Wong
Professor
Education:
Ph.D., Applied Math, University of Arizona
M.S., Math, University of Arizona
B.S., Computational Math, Xiamen University
Research Interests:
Courses Teaching:
Math 120/120E, 126E, 132
Email: tityik.wong@csn.edu
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Ronald (Ronnie) Yates
Professor
Education:
Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands
M.Ed., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.S., Montana State University
B.S., Montana State University
Research Interests:
Online Education
Student Engagement
Educational Leadership
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 120/120E, 122, 123
Email: ronald.yates@csn.edu