About our authors
Elizabeth Donovan is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Murray State University. A graph theorist by training, Beth enjoys sharing this passion with her students through a variety of graduate and undergraduate research projects and was a recipient of a Center for Undergraduate Research in Mathematics mini-grant in 2018-2019. She is a strong supporter of active learning techniques in the classroom and is currently working with colleagues to compile a volume of cross-curricular projects for various upper-level mathematics courses. In her free time Beth enjoys gardening, woodworking, baking, and playing with her two cats.
Jason Gregersen received a bachelor's degree in Mathematics Education from Northern Michigan University in 2009, and a master's degree in Applied Mathematics from Michigan Technological University in 2011. Since 2011 he has been teaching at Michigan Technological University, where he is currently an Associate Teaching Professor primarily teaching calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. His primary area of interest is in finding new ways to integrate technology into education, to increase student engagement and add authentic applications into the curriculum.
Herb Kunze is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. Students and colleagues have been very kind in commenting on and supporting his teaching: he has received institutional and provincial teaching awards, and he has been an invited speaker (including as a keynote) at teaching conferences. He is known for his informal "office hours" held in the University Center at a round table that students have nicknamed "the Circle of Herb." His love of teaching drives everything he does, including his active research in applied analysis and his faculty association work.
Marc Renault attended Wake Forest University where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees (1994, 1996) in Mathematics. In 2002 he received his Ph.D. in mathematics at Temple University. Since 2002 he has been at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, where he teaches a wide variety of courses. His research interests lie in combinatorics and number theory, but he also enjoys creating interactive figures with GeoGebra, always trying to construct the next great demonstration that will spark student curiosity in calculus.
Rachel Vincent-Finley earned a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Bryn Mawr College and master's and doctoral degrees in Computational and Applied Mathematics from Rice University. She joined the faculty at Southern University and A&M College in 2009 and now serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Sciences and Engineering. Her service to the state of Louisiana includes appointments on the Louisiana Optical Network Infrastructure (LONI) Management Council and the LaSTEM Advisory Council. Her general research interests include numerical analysis with applications to molecular biophysics and materials science. Dr. Vincent-Finley's education and outreach efforts include broadening participation in STEM and enhancing the connections between higher education and industry through workforce development partnerships.
