David H. Collingwood

Roles & Affiliations

Professor of Mathematics at the University of Washington since at least 1983. Specializes in both pure mathematics (Representation Theory of Lie Groups) and interdisciplinary genomics research. Active in mathematics education reform, particularly calculus and precalculus curriculum development.

Education

• PhD in Mathematics, University of Utah, 1983

Research Interests

Current focus on genomic DNA replication dynamics using microarray technology, exemplified by landmark 2001 Science paper analyzing yeast genome replication timing. Prior work involved Whittaker models and Harish-Chandra modules. Balances pure math research with applied genomics projects.

Teaching Contributions

Recipient of 1998-99 UW Distinguished Teaching Award. Led UW's calculus curriculum reform emphasizing problem-solving and TA training. Authored widely-used precalculus textbook with problem-solving focus. Collaborated with community college educators through sabbatical fellowship programs.

Key Collaborations

• Genomics work with M. K. Raghuraman and Ronald Davis
• High school curriculum collaboration with Marilyn Stor