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Dr. Rebecca Conley is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Saint Peter's University, where she has taught since 2016 while serving as Associate Director of Faculty Research & Development. Her contact information includes rconley@saintpeters.edu and Loyola Hall, Room 25.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. from Stony Brook University
- M.A. from Hunter College
- B.A. from Pace University
Dr. Conley's research centers on numerical analysis with specialization in finite element methods, where she pioneered the Adaptive Extended Stencil Finite Element Method (AES-FEM) to overcome element quality limitations. She has expanded into quantum computing for solving boundary value problems and developed innovative statistics education activities emphasizing active learning through technology integration.
Her publication record from 2010-2024 reveals three distinct research thrusts: foundational AES-FEM work (2013-2016), quantum computing applications (2020-2023), and statistics pedagogy (2021). The 2016 cluster shows concentrated innovation in numerical methods, while recent work demonstrates strategic expansion into quantum algorithms and educational design.
Her professional recognition includes:
- Varrichio Teaching Award (2018)
Dr. Conley maintains an active teaching schedule across algebra, probability, and statistics courses but has not publicly disclosed research grants or formal student advising relationships. Her collaborative work with computational scientists like X. Jiao and J. Glimm suggests interdisciplinary engagement without dedicated laboratory facilities.
