Tom Richmond

Tom Richmond serves as a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Western Kentucky University. He teaches undergraduate mathematics courses including Trigonometry, Introductory Statistics, Topology I, and Senior Seminar.

• Position: University Distinguished Professor
• Institution: Western Kentucky University
• Department: Mathematics

Professor Richmond's research and teaching focus centers on topology and mathematical education. He has developed innovative animated visualizations for fundamental mathematical concepts including area formulas, the Pythagorean Theorem, and trigonometric functions. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical teaching methodologies, making abstract concepts accessible to students at various levels.

His publications demonstrate expertise in both topology and mathematics education. His book "General Topology: An Introduction" (2020) provides foundational knowledge in this mathematical discipline, while "A Discrete Transition to Advanced Mathematics" serves as a bridge for students moving from computational to theoretical mathematics.

• Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics (2014)

Professor Richmond has been active in the mathematical community, hosting the 33rd Summer Conference on Topology and its Applications at WKU in 2018 and participating in AMS sectional meetings. His animated educational resources have been featured in the National Curve Bank as Deposits #17, #18, and #85.