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Dorothy I. Wallace is a Professor of Mathematics at Dartmouth College, where she has contributed extensively to research and education in mathematical biology, mathematics education, and applied mathematics. She is affiliated with the Center for Mathematics and Quantitative Education at Dartmouth and serves on editorial boards such as BIOMAT and Numeracy. Her work bridges theoretical mathematics with interdisciplinary applications, including epidemiological modeling, ecological systems, and educational reform. She has co-authored textbooks on calculus for biology and quantum mechanics, and produced educational films on mathematical concepts like calculus and digital filters. Her research emphasizes quantitative literacy, system dynamics, and the integration of mathematics across disciplines.
- Roles: Professor of Mathematics, Editorial Board Member (BIOMAT, Numeracy), Board Member (Center for Mathematics and Quantitative Education)
- Key Projects: 'Open Calculus' online platform, Financial Literacy Initiative, Math-Art collaborations (e.g., Shibori for Geometers)
Research Interests: Mathematical Biology (mosquito population dynamics, cancer modeling), Mathematics Education (quantitative reasoning, curriculum design), Applied Mathematics (system observability, automorphic forms), and innovative educational media. Her work often involves modeling real-world systems to address public health, ecological, and pedagogical challenges.
Publications Trends: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in Numeracy, BMC, and journals like the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology. Recent work focuses on malaria transmission modeling, tumor spheroid growth, and climate impacts on vector-borne diseases. Early-career contributions include studies on automorphic forms and Selberg trace formulae.
Awards: None explicitly mentioned, though her editorial and educational initiatives reflect institutional recognition.
Advising & Grants: Active in mentoring interdisciplinary projects (e.g., student-authored research on neuroblastoma, mosquito control). Led initiatives to enhance quantitative education across Dartmouth’s curriculum.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Center for Mathematics and Quantitative Education, producing open-access educational materials and hosting conferences on quantitative literacy.
