Tara Taylor

Tara Taylor is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at St. Francis Xavier University, located in Antigonish, NS, Canada. She holds a Ph.D. and her research focuses on two interconnected programs: 1) theoretical analysis of fractals using computational topology, including fractal trees and Sierpinski relatives, and 2) the interplay between mathematics, art, and education through collaborations with educators, artists, and interdisciplinary teams.

Research Interests:

• Fractals & Topology: Explores geometrical aspects like convex hulls and extends methods to diverse fractal classes.
• Math-Art-Education: Investigates how artistic practices (e.g., weaving) and mathematical reasoning mutually enrich learning and creativity, involving collaborations with teachers and artists.

Advising & Grants: No specific grants or student advisees explicitly listed in provided texts. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team including a mathematics educator, public school teacher, and weaver.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with an interdisciplinary research group bridging mathematical theory and artistic practice.