Brandon Derrick Watson

Dr. Brandon Derrick Watson is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He joined UTA in August 2024. His academic background includes a PhD in Mathematics from Texas State University (2024) with a dissertation titled 'Investigating the Influence of Instructional Examples on Student Work in Real Analysis,' and a BS in Mathematics from the University of North Texas (2018).

His teaching responsibilities include courses such as Calculus I, Elementary Statistical Analysis, and Mathematics for Economics and Business Analysis. He has taught multiple sections of these courses across various semesters since Fall 2024, providing comprehensive syllabi for each class.

Dr. Watson actively participates in academic service through committee work, including roles on the Research and Colloquium Committee, Aligning Concepts in Precalculus Re-Design Committee, and the AI Stats Committee. Beyond academia, he contributes to the community as a member of the Arlington Community Band since June 2024.

His research interests focus on improving instructional strategies in mathematics education, particularly in real analysis and calculus pedagogy. No specific grants or lab affiliations are mentioned in the provided materials.