Department of Mathematics
Chris King
Department Chair
Professor/Mathematics
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 123, 176, 181, 182
Email: christopher.king@csn.edu
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Joseph Borromeo
Professor
Mathematics
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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Eun J. Cha
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
M.S., University of New Orleans
B.S., Mathematics, University of the Ozarks
Research Interests:
Courses Teaching:
Math 120/120E, 126/126E, 127, 132, 152
Email: eun.cha@csn.edu
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Asha Chavoya
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
M.A., Mathematics, California State University, Fullerton
Research Interests:
Mathematics Pedagogy.
Courses Teaching:
Math 116, 120/120E, 126E
Email: asha.chavoya@csn.edu
Katlyn K. Cox
Instructor
Mathematics
Education:
Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S., 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 124/124E, 126/126E, 181, Stat 152
Email: katlyn.cox@csn.edu
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Billy Duke
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
M.S., Statistics, Texas Tech University
B.A., Mathematics, Texas Tech University
A.S., New Mexico Junior College
Courses Teaching:
Math 120/120E, 126/126E, 127, 181
Email: billy.duke@csn.edu
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Davis Finley
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
Ph. D., University of Texas at Austin
- S., California Institute of Technology
Courses Teaching:
Math 126/126E, 127, 181, 182
Email: davis.finley@csn.edu
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Deborah Frank
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
M.S., in Astrophysics
M.S., in Mathematics
B.S., in Mathematics
Research Interests:
Partition Theory, Counterfactual Regret Minimization, Imperfect Information Game Theory.
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 122, 126/126E, 127, 176
Email: deborah.frank@csn.edu
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JoAnn Friedrich
Professor
Mathematics
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
Email: joann.friedrich@csn.edu
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Bill Frost
Professor
Mathematics
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
Mathematical Statistics
Education:
Ph. D., University of Toronto
- S., University of Toronto
- S., Trinity College, University of Toronto;
Research Interests:
Process & Quality Control and Optimization.
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 120/120E, 126/126E
Email: michael.greenwich@csn.edu
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Aaron Harris
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
Ph.D., C&I 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 limit, 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 182, 181, 127, 126/126E, 120/120E, 116, 104B
Email: aaron.harris@csn.edu
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Eric Hutchinson
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
M.S., Mathematical Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Research Interests:
Open educational resources and low-cost course management systems in mathematics.
Courses Teaching:
Math 126/126E, 127, 181
Email: eric.hutchinson@csn.edu
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Joel Johnson
Professor
Statistics
Education:
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
M.S., Indiana University
B.S., University of Massachusetts
Research Interests:
Statistical Computing & Biometrics.
Courses Teaching:
Math 122, 124/124E, 126/126E, 181
Email: joel.johnson@csn.edu
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Lisa Savy Kauffman
Professor
Mathematics
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
Mathematics
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
Mathematics
Education:
Master of Science in Pure Mathematics, Single Subject Math credential for California High School, California State University, Long Beach
Masters of Education in Math Education, California State University ,Long Beach
Bachelor of Science in 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
Mathematics
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
Mathematics
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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James Lee
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
M.S., Applied Statistics
M.S., Atmospheric Sciences
B.S., Applied Mathematics
Courses Teaching:
Math 120E, 126E, 127, 181, Stat 152
Email: james.lee@csn.edu
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Andrzej Lenard
Professor
Mathematics
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
Mathematics Education, Statistics, Mathematics
Education:
B.S., Purdue University, Post-Bacc Cert Purdue University Calumet
M.S., 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 M Monks
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
Ph.D., Mathematics, Colorado State University
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 126/126E, 127, 181, 283
Email: kenneth.monks@csn.edu
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Tan Nguyen
Instructor
Applied Mathematics
Education:
M.S., Applied Mathematics University of Nevada Las Vegas
B.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Research Interests:
Applied complex analysis and partial differential equation.
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 120E, 124E, 126E, 182
Email: tan.nguyen@csn.edu
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Frieda Nilforoushan
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
M.S., Mathematics, University of Michigan
Courses Teaching:
Math 116, 124/124E
Email: frieda.nilforoushan@csn.edu
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Sherry Norris
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
M.ED., University of Nevada Las Vegas
B.S., Arizona State University
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 116, 120/120E
Email: sherry.norris@csn.edu
Suzie (Maria) Pickle
Professor
Mathematics
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 N Roots
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
M.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.A., Rowan University
Research Interests:
Corequisite Courses and Flipped Classroom Design.
Courses Teaching:
Math 116, 124/124E, 126/126E, 127, 181
Email: laura.roots@csn.edu
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Kala Sathappan
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
M.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.A., Whittier College
Research Interests:
Applied Mathematics, Analytical Chemistry, and International Marketing and Finance.
Courses Teaching:
Math 120, 124/124E, 126
Email: kala.sathappan@csn.edu
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Ingrid Stewart
Professor
Mathematics
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:
Math 104B, 116, 120/120E
Email: ingrid.stewart@csn.edu
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Megan Swallia
Professor
Mathematics
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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Assia Wade
Professor
Mathematics
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 120/120E, 124/124E, 126/126E
Email: assia.wade@csn.edu
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Tityik Wong
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
Ph.D., Applied Math, University of Arizona
M.S., Math, University of Arizona
B.S., Computational Math, Xiamen University (China)
Courses Teaching:
Math 120/120E, 132, 181
Email: tityik.wong@csn.edu
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Ronald (Ronnie) Yates
Professor
Mathematics
Education:
Ph.D. University of the Cumberlands
M.S., Montana State University
M.Ed., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S., Montana State University
Research Interests:
Online Education, Educational Leadership.
Courses Teaching:
Math 104B, 120/120E, 122, 123
Email: ronald.yates@csn.edu
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