JESSICA M. DESHLER EDUCATION 308F Armstrong Hall Department of Mathematics West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506 Phone: 304.293.8939 Fax: 304.293.3982 E-mail: deshler@math.wvu.edu 2008 Ph.D., Mathematics, University of New Mexico 2001 M.S., Mathematics, University of New Mexico 1998 B.S., Mathematics, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2015 - Associate Professor, Mathematics, West Virginia University Faculty Associate, WVU Center for Women & Gender s Studies 2008-2015 Assistant Professor, Mathematics, West Virginia University 1998-2008 Teaching Assistant, University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM) 2003 Research Assistant, Sandia National Laboratories (Albuquerque, NM) 2000-2001 Instructor, Central New Mexico Community College (Albuquerque, NM) HONORS 2015-2016 US Fulbright Scholar, Budapest, Hungary 2014 United States Professor of the Year Nominee 2008-2009 Mathematical Association of America Project NExT Fellow 2001-2004 New Mexico Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (NSF) Fellow 2002 Outstanding Teaching Assistant in Applied Mathematics of the Year, UNM Kappa Mu Epsilon, Mathematics Honor Society (Former President, NM Alpha) 1999 NMIMT degree with High Honors PUBLICATIONS Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles Deshler, J.M., Miller, D.A. & Pascal, M., An Active Classroom: The Emerging Scholars Program at West Virginia University, In preparation, 2015 Miller, D., Deshler, J.M. & Hansen, R., Bunny Hops: Using Multiplicities of Zeroes in Calculus for Graphing, In preparation, 2015 Deshler, J.M., Using Modified Lesson Study with Mathematics Post-Graduate Teaching Assistants, Research in Mathematics Education, (submitted 2015 as Current Report) Deshler, J.M. & Fuller, E.J., The Effects of Migration to an Online Self-Paced Format for a Remedial Pre-College Algebra Mathematics Course, submitted 2015 Burroughs, E.A. & Deshler, J.M., (2015). Three Characteristics of a Feminist Mathematics Classroom, International Journal of Diversity in Education, 15 (2) Deshler, J.M., Hauk, S. & Speer, N.M., (2015). Professional Development in Teaching for Mathematics Graduate Students, The Notices of the American Mathematical Society, 62 (6) Deshler, J.M. & Burroughs, E.A., (2014). Making Mathematics Meaningful for Calculus Students, MathAMATYC Educator, 6 (1) Sealey, V., Deshler, J.M. & Hazen, K., (2014). Strengthening Student Understanding of Mathematical Language Through Verbal and Written Representations of the Intermediate Value Theorem, PRIMUS: Problems, Resources, Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, 24 (2) Page 1
Fuller, E.J., Deshler, J.M., Kuhn, B. & Squire, D., (2014). Tracking Success of Pre-College Algebra Workshop Students Through Subsequent College Mathematics Classes, PRIMUS: Problems, Resources, Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, 24 (1) Simmons, N., Abrahamson, E., Deshler, J.M., Kensington-Miller, B., Manarin, K., Moron-Garcia, S., Oliver, C., & Renc-Roe, J., (2013). Conflicts and Configurations in a Liminal Space: SoTL Scholars Identity Development, Teaching & Learning Inquiry, 1 (2) Deshler, J.M., & Burroughs, E.A., (2013). Teaching Mathematics with Women in Mind, The Notices of the American Mathematical Society, 60 (9) Fuller, E.J., & Deshler, J.M., (2013). The Effect of a New Placement Process on Student Success in First- Semester Calculus, Creative Education, 4 (9) Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings Editor-Reviewed Publications Fuller, E., Deshler, J.M., Darrah, M., (2014). Mentoring Women Faculty Members in STEM Departments, In Dominguez, N. & Gandert, Y. (Eds.). 7th Annual Mentoring Conference Proceedings: Developmental Networks: Mentoring and Coaching at Work. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Deshler, J., Fuller, E., Kuhn, B. & Squire, D., (2014). Third Generation Redesign of a Developmental Mathematics Course: Finding What Works, Proceedings from the 26 th Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, San Antonio, TX Sealey, V. & Deshler, J., (2013). An Analysis of First Semester Calculus Students Use of Verbal and Written Language When Describing the Intermediate Value Theorem, In (Eds.) S. Brown, S. Larsen, K. Marrongelle, and M. Oehrtman, Proceedings of the 16 th Annual conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Denver, CO Fuller, E., Deshler, J., Kuhn, B. & Squire, D., (2012). Developmental Student Success in Courses from College Algebra to Calculus, Proceedings from the 24 th Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Orlando, FL Sealey, V., Deshler, J., Toth, K., (2012). First Semester Calculus Students Understanding of the Intermediate Value Theorem, In (Eds.) S. Brown, S. Larsen, K. Marrongelle and M. Oehrtman, Proceedings from the 15 th Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Portland, OR Deshler, J., (2009). A Two-Semester Observational Study of Teaching Practices in Multi-Section Undergraduate Mathematics Courses, Proceedings from the 12 th Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Raleigh, NC Deshler, J.M., (2015). Using Modified Lesson Study with Mathematics Post-Graduate Teaching Assistants, in Adams, G. (Ed.) Proceedings of the British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics, 35 (1) Burroughs, E.A., & Deshler, J.M., (2013). Gender Bias? The College Mathematics Journal, 44 (2) Deshler, J.M., (2013). Creating a Louder Classroom, MAA FOCUS: Newsmagazine of the Mathematical Association of America, 33 (1) Burroughs, E.A., & Deshler, J.M., (2013). Promoting Gender Awareness in the Mathematics Classroom, Women and Mathematics Education (WME) Summer Newsletter Page 2
Other Publications Belnap, J., Hauk, S., Deshler, J., & Speer, N., (2012). Working Group for Research About Novice Teachers of College Mathematics: Report from our Convening at the 2011 RUME Conference, Report, Conference proceedings of the 2012 Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Portland, OR Belnap, J. & Deshler, J., (2011). Working Group for Research About Novice Teachers of College Mathematics: Report from our Convening at the 2011 RUME Conference, Report, Conference proceedings of the 2011 Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Portland, OR Deshler, J., (2010). Summary of Graduate Teaching Assistant Teaching Statements and Lesson Planning, Working Group for Research About Novice Teachers of College Mathematics: Report from our Convening at the 2010 RUME Conference, Raleigh, NC Deshler, J., (2009). Summary of Studying the Effectiveness of Professional Development, Working Group for Research About Novice Teachers of College Mathematics: Report from our Convening at the 2009 RUME Conference, Raleigh, NC Putkaradze, V., Durgin, T., Vorobieff, P. & Deshler, J., (2004). Hysteresis in Jeffery-Hamel flows: experiments and theory, American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Dynamics 57 th Annual Meeting Abstracts Deshler, J., Putkaradze, V., Vorobieff, P., & Durgin, T (2003). Experimental Investigations of Jeffery- Hamel Flows, American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Dynamics 56 th Annual Meeting Abstracts GRANT ACTIVITY (EXTERNAL) US Fulbright Scholar Grant (2015-2016) Central European University Lecturing Grant Develop and Deliver two courses in Spring 2016 in the CEU Department of Mathematics and Center for Teaching and Learning NSF Improving Undergraduate Stem Education $900,000 Title: Improving Graduate Teaching Assistant Preparation Co-Investigator NSA MPS Research Experience for Undergraduates $119,883 Title: REU Site in Graph Theory and Combinatorics at West Virginia University Internal Evaluator West Virginia Department of Education Math Science Partnerships (MSP) $567,000 (2012-2015) Title: Project W.E.E.M.S.: West Virginia Endorsement for Elementary Mathematics Specialists Co-Investigator National Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (awarded by MAA, funded by NSF & NSA) $37,489 (including institutional matching, Summer 2013) Title: WVU NREUP Mathematical Association of America Tensor Grant for Women and Mathematics $12,000 (2012-2013) Title: Women and Calculus: The Development of Classroom Discussion Materials Page 3
GRANT ACTIVITY (INTERNAL) WVU MOE STEM Education Flash Funding ($10,000, for 2015) Title: A Comparative Study of Five Versions of Calculus I at WVU and Their Effects on the Persistence of Students in STEM ADVANCE Sponsor Award (internally awarded, NSF-funded) $15,000 (2013-2014) Title: Integrating Gender-Focused Curriculum into ESP Calculus & Developing Coaching Relationships at WVU ADVANCE Sponsor Award (internally awarded, NSF-funded) $15,000 (2012-2013) Title: Developing Course Material to Increase Interest Among Female Students in Calculus I WVU ECAS Award for Research Team Scholarship (ARTS) $26,897.38 (2012-2013) Title: The Development of Mathematical Language: Increasing Metalinguistic Awareness in Calculus Students to Formalize Mathematical Language Co-Investigator ADVANCE Sponsor Award (internally awarded, NSF-funded) $15,000 (2011-2012) Developing Course Material/Instructional Techniques to Improve Gendered Experience in Calculus I WVU Eberly College of Arts & Sciences Course Development Grant, $3,000 (2010) WVU International Grant, $1797 (2012) WVU Faculty Development Grant, $725 (2014) $662 (2012) $450 (2011), $693.50 (2010) WVU Faculty Travel Grant, $844.63 (2013) $867.56 (2012), $1100 (2012), $600 (2009), UNM Office of Graduate Studies Research, Project, Travel Grant, (2006) NM-AGEP Equipment Grant (NSF Funded) (2003) INVITED PANELS & PRESENTATIONS Title: Mathematicians Supporting Implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Conference: Joint Mathematics Meetings, Baltimore, MD, January 2014 Panel: Beckmann, S., Deshler, J., Umland, K., Zbiek, R. Deshler, J., Math Placement and Calculus: Researching an Approach, Invited Mathematics Education Seminar, Montana State University, Department of Mathematical Sciences, November 2011 Title: The Academic Job Search Interview Process Event: WVU Office of Graduate Education & Life Panel, April 2010 Panel: Deshler, J.M., Metzger, A., Wolfendale, J. Sealey, V. & Deshler, J., West Virginia University Calculus, West Virginia Blue Ribbon Mathematics Partnership Committee Meeting, March 2010 Deshler, J., Correlating Teaching Behaviors to Student Performance in Undergraduate Core Mathematics Classes at the University of New Mexico, Department of Mathematics Colloquium, Purdue University, February 2008 Page 4
PANEL PRESENTATIONS Title: Troublesome and Transformative Transitions: On the Yellow Brick Road to SoTL Identity Conference: International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Raleigh, N.C., October 2013 Panel: Simmons, N., Abrahamson, E., Deshler, J., Kensington-Miller, B., Manarin, K., Moron-Garcia, S., Oliver, C., & Renc-Roe, J. Title: Introducing the Elementary Mathematics Specialist Endorsement Conference: West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Roanoke, WV, March 2013 Panel: Fuller, E., Meisel, E., Bolyard, J., Deshler, J., Sealey, V., Seldomridge, G., Refsland, L. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Deshler, J.M., Using Modified Lesson Study with Mathematics Graduate Teaching Assistants, British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics-Mathematics Education in Ireland Joint Day Conference, St. Patrick s College, Dublin, Ireland, February 2015 Deshler, J.M. & Miller, D., Evaluating the Effectiveness of A Modified Emerging Scholars Program in the First Two Years of College Mathematics, 2014 International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Quebec City, Canada, October 2014 Fuller, E., Deshler, J.M. & Darrah, M., Mentoring Women Faculty in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academic Departments, 2014 Mentoring Conference, Albuquerque, NM, October 2014 Deshler, J.M., Examining Interventions to Reduce Stereotype Threat in Undergraduate Mathematics, Randomised Controlled Trials in the Social Sciences, University of York, UK, September 2014 Fuller, E. & Deshler, J.M, The Impact of Placement and Curriculum Reform on Success in First-Year Courses, MathFest, Portland, OR, August 2014 Burroughs, E.A. & Deshler, J.M., Three Characteristics of Feminist Mathematics Classrooms, The 14 th International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations, Vienna, Austria, July 2014 Deshler, J. & Burroughs, E., Fostering Gender Equity: Classroom Ideas and Strategies, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 2014 *Gender Equity Strand Session sponsored by Women and Mathematics Education Kuhn, B., Fuller, E., Squire, D. & Deshler, J.M., Third Generation Redesign of a Developmental Math Course: Finding What Works, 26 th International Conference of Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, San Antonio, TX, March 2014 Fuller, E. & Deshler, J., Implementing an Elementary Mathematics Specialist Program Using a Hybrid Distance Learning Model in West Virginia, Mathematics and Science Partnerships Program Regional Conference, Washington, D.C., September 2013 Deshler, J. & Burroughs, E., Promoting Gender Awareness (and Reasoning) in the Mathematics Classroom, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, April 2013 *Gender Equity Strand Session sponsored by Women and Mathematics Education Sealey, V. & Deshler, J., An Analysis of First Semester Calculus Students Use of Verbal and Written Language When Describing the Intermediate Value Theorem, 16 th Annual Conference on Research In Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Denver, CO, February 2013 Page 5
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (CONTINUED) OTHER PRESENTATIONS Deshler, J., Women and Calculus: The Development of Classroom Discussion Materials, Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, CA, January 2013 Deshler, J., Two projects: An NSF ADVANCE Mentoring Program for Female Junior Faculty Members & Curriculum Changes to Support Female Undergraduates in Mathematics, Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, CA, January 2013 Deshler, J., Studying Graduate Students Studying Teaching, 2012 International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, October 2012 Deshler, J., The Case of Ann: Our First Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (& Newest Math Major), MathFest, Madison, WI, August 2012 Kuhn, B., Fuller, E., Squire, D, Deshler, J., Developmental Student Success in Courses from College Algebra to Calculus, International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Orlando, FL, March 2012 Sealey, V., Deshler, J., Toth, K., First Semester Calculus Students Understanding of the Intermediate Value Theorem, 15 th Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Portland, OR, February 2012 Deshler, J., Fuller, E., Kuhn, B., Squire, D., & Sealey, V., An Evaluation of the Success of Students Who Transition from a Developmental Math Workshop into College Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus I, Joint Mathematics Meetings, Boston, MA, January 2012 Deshler, J., Student Understanding of the Intermediate Value Theorem, Joint Mathematics Meetings, Boston, MA, January 2012 Deshler, J., Graduate Teaching Assistant Teaching Statements and Lesson Planning, Working Group for Research About Novice Teachers of College Mathematics, 13 th Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Raleigh, N.C., February 2010 Deshler, J., A Two-Semester Observational Study of Teaching Practices and Interactions in Multi-Section Undergraduate Mathematics Courses, 12 th Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Raleigh, N.C., February 2009 Deshler, J., Studying the Effectiveness of Professional Development, Working Group for Research About Novice Teachers of College Mathematics, 12 th Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Raleigh, N.C., February 2009 Deshler, J., A Two-Semester Study of Interactions in Multi-Section Undergraduate Mathematics Classes, Joint Mathematics Meetings, Washington D.C., January 2009 Putkaradze, V., Durgin, T., Vorobieff, P. & Deshler, J., Hysteresis in Jeffery-Hamel Flows: Experiments and Theory, American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Dynamics 57 th Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, November 2004 Deshler, J., Putkaradze, V., Vorobieff, P. & Durgin, T., Experimental Investigations of Jeffery-Hamel Flows, American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics 56 th Annual Meeting, New Jersey, November 2003 Miller, D. & Deshler, J.M., Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Modified Emerging Scholars Program in the First Two Years of College Mathematics, WVU CELEBRATE Teaching & Learning Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Poster Session, May 2015 Page 6
Fuller, E., Mays, M. & Deshler, J., Current Initiatives in the WVU Department of Mathematics, Presentation to the West Virginia University Board of Governors, April 2013 Fuller, E. & Deshler, J., Improving Mathematics Instruction at WVU, Presentation to the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Committee, April 2010 Deshler, J., Teaching Assistant Professional Development Programs at Peer Institutions, presented to UNM Course Coordinators, Fall 2006 PRESS WVU Magazine feature Adding Diversity and Subtracting Obstacles (2014) USA Today s American Life Hispanic Living Magazine, WVU Recruitment Advertisement (2012) WVU University Relations Welcome Week Video Release (2013) WVU ECAS Magazine (2011) Women and Mathematics Education Newsletter (2012) WVU Graduate Education Recruitment Book (2013) WVU WISE Giving Circle Booklet (2011) The Dominion Post (2010) COURSES TAUGHT Pre-Calculus Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III Differential Calculus Elements of Calculus I, Elements of Calculus II Mathematics for Elementary Education I Introduction to Statistics College Algebra for Teachers, Measurement and Geometry for Teachers Teaching Practicum for Undergraduate Teaching Assistants Teaching Practicum for Graduate Teaching Assistants Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education I (Master s Level) Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education II [Qualitative methods] (Doctoral Level) Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning [Graduate Certificate Course] REVIEWER ACTIVITIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Reviewer for Problems, Resources, Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies (2011, 2013-2015) Reviewer for Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practices (2013, 2014) Reviewer for National Science Foundation Grants (2011, 2012) Pearson Textbook Reviewer (2012) McGraw Hill Textbook Reviewer (2014) Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education Proposal Reviewer (2013) Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education Proceedings Reviewer (2014) 7 th Annual Mentoring Conference Proceedings Reviewer (2014) MAA Committee on Professional Development (2014-2017) MAA Allegheny Mountain Section Mentor Award Committee (2011-2012) MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings Contributed Paper/Panel Organizer (2011, 2013, 2014) MAA MathFest Contributed Paper/Panel Organizer (2009, 2014) SIGMAA on RUME Working Group for Research on College Mathematics Instructors Professional Growth Co-Chair (2011 - present) Page 7
MAA Undergraduate Poster Judge, Joint Mathematics Meetings (2009) Graduate Student Fair Recruitment, Joint Mathematics Meetings (2012, 2013, 2014) Local Organizing Committee, SIGMAA on RUME Annual Conference (2015) UNIVERSITY SERVICE WVU Center for Women & Gender Studies Advisory Committee (2014 - present) WVU Faculty Senate Member (2014-2015) WVU Council for Women s Concerns (CWC) Member (2014 - present) WVU CWC Committee on Awards WVU CWC Campus Climate Committee WVU Student Rights & Responsibilities Conduct Board Member (2014 - present) Department of Mathematics Graduate Selection & Evaluation Committee (2011 - present) Department of Mathematics Assessment Committee (2011-2012) Department of Mathematics Hiring Committee (2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015) ROSS Retention Planning Committee, College level (2008-2009) WVU Muay Thai Student Club Advisor (2014-2015) WVU Field Hockey Club Advisor (2014-2015) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (not all current) American Educational Research Association, Association of Women in Mathematics British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Mathematical Association of America National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Special Interest Group of the MAA on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education TODOS: Mathematics for All, Women and Mathematics Education Page 8