Emese Kennedy May 2015 (Expected) Dec. 2013 May 2010 2013 present 2013 present Education Ph.D. Candidate, Applied Mathematics, North Carolina State University, Advisor: Dr. Hien Tran Dissertation Title: Swing-up and Stabilization of a Single Inverted Pendulum: Real-Time Implementation Qualifying Exams: Dynamical Systems and Control, Matrix Theory, Ordinary Differential Equations M.S. Applied Mathematics, North Carolina State University, B.A. Mathematics, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY. Double Major in Mathematics and Dance Minor in Computer Science Summa Cum Laude Mathematics Department Honors Research Interests Mathematics: Optimal Control Theory, Modeling, Parameter Estimation Mathematics Education: Inquiry Based Learning, Active Learning, Curriculum Development for Future Educators Teaching and Related Experience Graduate TA/Instructor, Department of Mathematics, NC State University, Full responsibilities: Prepare/deliver lectures, write/grade exams, homework, and quizzes, hold office hours, determine students final grades. Courses Taught: MA 152: Calculus for Elementary Education II, Spring 2014 and Spring 2015 Second semester of a two semester long inquiry based course specifically designed for pre-service elementary teachers. MA 151: Calculus for Elementary Education I, Fall 2014 First semester of a two semester long inquiry based course specifically designed for pre-service elementary teachers. It uses active learning strategies to teach calculus concepts and to deepen students understanding of much of the content of elementary school mathematics. MA 114: Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications, Fall 2013 MA 107: Precalculus I, Spring 2013 Math Circle Volunteer, Department of Mathematics, NC State University, Regularly lead and help out with sessions for Math Circle, a mathematics enrichment program for middle school students. Teaching Portfolio: emesekennedy.wordpress.com 1/5
2010 present Summer 2014 Summer 2014, Fall 2012 Mathematics Tutor, Work with several students privately on a variety of mathematics topics including Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and Numerical Analysis. Students include advanced middle school students as well as students in high school, college, and graduate school. Independent Study Supervisor, Department of Mathematics, NC State University, Full responsibilities: Supervise a Mathematics Education graduate student, develop a plan of topics to be covered, assign readings, create/grade homework and exams, meet regularly to discuss topics, determine student s final grade. Course: MA 510: Selected Topics In Mathematics For Secondary Teachers: Numerical Algorithms Recitation Leader/Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics, NC State University, Responsibilities: Hold office hours, grade tests, attend all class lectures, prepare and give recitation sessions. Courses: MA 510: Selected Topics In Mathematics For Secondary Teachers: Inquiry-Oriented Differential Equations, Summer 2014 MA 501: Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists I, Summer 2014 (online) MA 141: Calculus I, Fall 2012 2008 2010 Peer Mentor, First Year Experience, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY. Mentored a group of first year students and helped them adjust to college life both academically and socially. Attended Bringing Theory to Practice conference in Washington D.C. and co-authored a proposal to enhance peer mentoring at Skidmore. Courses: Voting and Game Theory Scribner Seminar (2009-2010) Without Bound? Scribner Seminar (2008-2009) 2007 2010 Mathematics Tutor and Grader, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY. Tutored students on a walk-in basis in the Math Lab and graded homework assignments for various mathematics courses including Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. 2007 2010 Residential Life Staff Member, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY. 2009-2010: Head Resident: oversee a residence hall of 140 students, directly supervise five resident assistants and house counselors 2007-2009: Resident Assistant/House Counselor 2008 2009 Peer Tutor, Student Academic Services, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY. Tutored students individually in Calculus, Linear Algebra and other mathematics courses. Summer 2008 Teaching Assistant, Johns Hopkins University s Center for Talented Youth Summer Programs, Skidmore College Campus, Saratoga Springs, NY. Responsibilities: supervise and mentor a group of students age 12-16, lecture on selected topics from Probability and Game Theory, assist the instructor in office related tasks and grading assignments. 2008 Dance Instructor, Employee Fitness Program, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY. 2008 Dance Instructor, After School Enrichment Program, Schuylerville Elementary School, Schuylerville, NY. Teaching Portfolio: emesekennedy.wordpress.com 2/5
Research Experience 2012 present Graduate Research, Department of Mathematics, NC State University, Raleigh, NC. Research under Dr. Hien Tran on implementing real-time nonlinear controls for an inverted pendulum. 2011 present Lab Technician, Center for Research in Scientific Computation, NC State University, Responsibilities: Perform data collection, give demonstrations, and provide classroom guidance for several physical and biological experiments including horizontal and vertical vibrating beams, heat transfer, real-time blood pressure monitoring, traveling waves, and balance of an inverted pendulum. 2010 2011 Research Assistant, Department of Mathematics, NC State University, Raleigh, NC. Research on exploring the use of polynomial chaos expansions to quantify uncertainty in mathematical models under Dr. Ralph Smith. 2009 2010 Undergraduate Research, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY. Research on modeling time-dependent electroosmotic flow during capillary electrophoresis under Dr. Rachel Roe-Dale in collaboration with Dr. Kimberley Frederick (Department of Chemistry). Publications E. Kennedy, H. Tran, Real-Time Implementation of a Power Series Based Nonlinear Controller for the Balance of a Single Inverted Pendulum. In International Multi- Conference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2015, pages 237-241, Hong Kong, March 2015. International Association of Engineers. (ISBN: 978-988-19253-2-9) Posters and Presentations Mar. 23, 2015 Swing-up and Stabilization of an Inverted Pendulum: Real-Time Implementation, Applied Mathematics Graduate Student Seminar, NC State University, Mar. 21, 2015 Jan. 12, 2015 Jan. 6, 2011 Oct. 11, 2010 Apr. 17, 2010 Swing-up and Stabilization of an Inverted Pendulum: Real-Time Implementation, Triangle Area Graduate Mathematics Conference, NC State University, Real-Time Implementation of Nonlinear Control Methodologies for a Single Inverted Pendulum, Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Antonio, TX. Modeling Time Dependent Electroosmotic Flow, Joint Mathematics Meetings, New Orleans, LA. Modeling Time Dependent Electroosmotic Flow, Applied Mathematics Graduate Student Seminar, NC State University, The Use of Fractals in Modeling Surfaces, Hudson River Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, Keene State College, Keene, NH. Teaching Portfolio: emesekennedy.wordpress.com 3/5
Jan. 30, 2010 Jan. 15, 2010 Modeling Time Dependent Electroosmotic Flow (poster), Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE. Modeling Time Dependent Electroosmotic Flow (poster), Joint Mathematics Meetings MAA Undergraduate Poster Session, San Francisco, CA. Mar. 2015 Apr. 2014 Mar. 2014 May 2010 Apr. 2010 Sept. 2009 Honors and Awards Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching, NC State University Certificate of Accomplishment in Teaching, NC State University Recognition of Teaching Award, NC State University Gladys Gillman Taylor 48 Prize in Mathematics, Skidmore College Awarded to a junior or senior in mathematics or computer science for outstanding creative work. Senior Leadership Award, Skidmore College Periclean Honor Society, Skidmore College 2009 2010 American Mathematical Society Student Award, Skidmore College May 2009 Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society, Skidmore College 2008 2010 Mary Williams Mathematics Scholarship, Skidmore College 2008 2010 Mathematical Association of America Student Award, Skidmore College 2008 2010 Association for Women in Mathematics Honorary Membership, Skidmore College Spring 2008, Fall 2008 Above and Beyond, Residential Life Award, Skidmore College Professional Development 2012 2014 Certificate of Accomplishment in Teaching (CoAT) Program, NC State University, Program for professional development in teaching for graduate students. Requirements include: teaching for at least two semesters, completing a formal teaching observation process, attending and writing reflections for a series of six workshops related to teaching and learning topics, and completing a comprehensive teaching portfolio to highlight the teaching philosophy and to document teaching experiences. Workshops Attended: Classroom Management Workshop 2: Creating a Healthy Learning Environment, October 24, 2013, Presenter: Dr. Beth Overman Classroom Management Workshop 1: Establishing Credibility and Authority, October 24, 2013, Presenter: Susanna Klingenberg Student Engagement Workshop 3: Motivating Students, September 26, 2013, Student Engagement Workshop 2: Active Learning, September 26, 2013, Student Engagement Workshop 1: Learning Styles, September 26, 2013, Assisting Students in Distress, February 28, 2013, Presenter: Angel Bowers Teaching Portfolio: emesekennedy.wordpress.com 4/5
Aug. 2010 Establishing Credibility & Authority in the Classroom, February 25-March 1, 2013 (online) Introduction to Teaching, January 15, 2013, Managing Disruptive Classroom Behavior, October 22-26, 2012 (online) Classroom Assessment Techniques, October 15-19, 2012 (online) Learning Styles, September 10-14, 2012 (online) Evaluation and Grading, August 31, 2012, Writing Learning Outcomes, August 27-31, 2012 (online) Mathematics Teaching Assistant Workshop, NC State University, Participated in a series of discussion sessions and presentations at the beginning of first year as a graduate student, and presented an undergraduate lesson before a panel of faculty members. Computer skills Languages Educational Technology MATLAB, Simulink, L A TEX, Mathematica, java WebAssign, Moodle, WeBWork, MyMathLab, SMART Notebook, Mediasite, Maple Affiliations American Mathematical Society (AMS), Mathematical Association of America (MAA), Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM), Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Teaching Portfolio: emesekennedy.wordpress.com 5/5