Jessica Striker

Jessica Striker is a Professor of Mathematics at North Dakota State University (NDSU). Her research focuses on dynamical algebraic combinatorics, enumerative combinatorics, and integrable models of statistical physics. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota under Dennis Stanton. Her work explores connections between combinatorial actions (e.g., rowmotion, promotion) and algebraic/geometric structures, with implications for statistical physics models. She has advised multiple Ph.D. and Master’s students. Striker holds a prestigious NSF grant (Award #2247089) supporting interdisciplinary research in algebraic combinatorics and outreach initiatives.

Her NSF-funded projects include studies on dynamical systems, alternating sign matrices, and sl4-web bases for quantum link theories. She actively contributes to SageMath open-source software, enhancing tools for combinatorial research. Striker’s outreach efforts include K-12 classroom visits, a Math Exploration Camp, and a planned combinatorics activities book. She teaches a wide range of courses at NDSU, including Calculus II, Graph Theory, and Algebraic Combinatorics, emphasizing student-centered learning.

• Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Minnesota (advisor: Dennis Stanton)
• Affiliations: NDSU Mathematics Department
• Key Projects:
  • Connections between promotion and rowmotion actions
  • Alternating sign matrices and plane partitions
  • Development of sl4-web bases for quantum link theories

Her research bridges combinatorics with algebra, geometry, and statistical physics, fostering collaboration across disciplines. She advocates for diversity in mathematics through mentorship and educational outreach.