معرفی
Meghan De Witt is a Professor at St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC), where she teaches a range of mathematics courses. She earned her academic background in pure mathematics from Brigham Young University and the University of Wisconsin at Madison before shifting focus to applied mathematics. Her office is renowned as a hub for 3D printers, Legos, and toys, providing a creative space for students to relax.
Education:
- Brigham Young University
- University of Wisconsin at Madison
Research Interests: Her work bridges abstract algebra with real-world applications, focusing on group theory in natural systems and its extension to group-like structures. She also applies Bayesian inference to interdisciplinary problems and integrates innovative teaching methods like flipped classrooms into her pedagogy.
Publications & Presentations: Her research spans Galois representations, inverse Galois problems, and symmetries in hypercubes, with recent explorations into swarm dynamics and interdisciplinary projects via STAC's X-Lab initiative.
Outreach & Contributions: She leads the Girls Exploring Mathematics program to address gender disparities in STEM and mentors undergraduates in accessible pure math research projects.
Teaching & Facilities: Courses taught include College Algebra, Calculus, Abstract Algebra, Topology, and specialized topics like Life Contingencies. She is celebrated as the 3D printer guru at STAC, fostering hands-on learning.
