Ana Wright

Ana Wright is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Davidson College. Her research focuses on topology and knot theory, particularly the relationships between diagrammatic constructions and algebraic invariants like the Alexander polynomial.

• Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• B.A., Willamette University

Her expertise includes:

• Crossing changes in knot diagrams
• Alexander polynomial invariants
• Mathematical art and recreational mathematics (e.g., hexaflexagons)

She is affiliated with the Mathematics and Computer Science department at Davidson College, located in Chambers 3041 (she/her pronouns).