Oct 9
Math/Stats Colloquium: Dr. Alicia Prieto-Langarica, Youngstown State University
Title: Making undergraduate research work for faculty and students: an example-driven talk
Abstract: Getting involved in research has become a must for all undergraduate students. Why is it so important to do research? What exactly counts as research in mathematics? How do we make it work best for our students? How do we make it work for our faculty members? The talk will consist of examples of projects with undergraduate students in very different formats. This will be an interactive talk-questions and audience participation are encouraged!
Bio: Dr. Alicia Prieto-Langarica is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Youngstown State University. She earned her B.S. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2008 and her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2012. Alicia's research lies at the intersection of mathematics and biology, with applications in medical modeling, epidemiology, sleep regulation, and thermoregulation. She has also recently explored mathematics education, public policy, and data science applications in her research portfolio. Alicia's teaching has been recognized with the Henry L. Alder Award for Distinguished Teaching from the Mathematical Association of America in 2019 as well as the 2024 Transforming Post-Secondary Education in mathematics.
Dr. Prieto-Langarica will also be giving the Carleton Convocation on Friday, October 10 at 10:50 am, Skinner Memorial Chapel.
Sponsored by the Elizabeth Nason Distinguished Visitors Fund.