Katherine Harris

Katherine Harris is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Beloit College. She teaches courses such as Pre-calculus, Calculus I, and Abstract Algebra, emphasizing student-centered learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research focuses on hybrid symbolic-numeric algorithms in real algebraic geometry. She holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Bucknell University and both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mathematics from North Carolina State University.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Bucknell University
• Master of Science in Mathematics, North Carolina State University
• PhD in Mathematics, North Carolina State University

Research interests include computer algebra, numerical algebraic geometry, symbolic computation, and real algebraic geometry. She actively contributed to the Society for Women in Mathematics during her graduate studies, leading outreach to encourage middle school girls in mathematics.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned. Her professional activities include teaching, research in computational mathematics, and academic service.