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Philip B. Yasskin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Maryland (1979) and has been at Texas A&M since 1988. His research focuses on Mathematical Physics, Differential Geometry, and applications of technology in STEM education, particularly in calculus and K-12 outreach. He has developed influential tools like Maplets for Calculus and MYMathApps Calculus textbooks, emphasizing interactive learning. Yasskin is a recipient of the 2018 Sigma Xi Outstanding Scientific Communicator Award, 2014 Raytheon Math Hero Award, and the 2008 ICTCM Award for educational technology innovations.
Education:
- Ph.D., Physics, University of Maryland, 1979
- M.S., Physics, University of Maryland, 1975
- M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Pennsylvania, 1971
- B.A., Mathematics and Physics, University of Pennsylvania, 1971
Research Interests: Yasskin’s work spans theoretical physics and educational technology. In physics, he explores General Relativity, Differential Geometry, and Ambitwistor theory. In education, he pioneers tech-driven calculus curricula and outreach programs like TAMU Math Circle and Summer Educational Enrichment in Math (SEE-Math). His projects integrate augmented reality and AI to enhance spatial transformation learning in STEM disciplines.
Grants & Collaborations: He led NSF-funded projects on spatial transformations in engineering education and Noyce scholarships for future math teachers. His collaborations include work with colleagues on Maplets for Calculus and AR-driven educational tools.
Awards:
- 2018 TAMU Sigma Xi Outstanding Scientific Communicator Award
- 2014 Raytheon Math Hero Award
- 2008 ICTCM Award
- 2011 TAMU Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching
- Gravity Research Foundation Essay Contest Honorable Mentions (1980, 1981)
Outreach & Labs: Co-founder of TAMU Math Circle and SEE-Math, he also advises the Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley’s mathematics exhibits. His team develops interactive tools like VecCalc and MYMathApps, fostering engagement in calculus and spatial reasoning.
