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Thomas A. Garrity serves as the Webster Atwell Class of 1921 Professor of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Williams College, where he has held faculty positions since 1989 with active teaching responsibilities including Real Analysis and Abstract Algebra.
His academic credentials include:
- B.A. in Philosophy from The University of Texas (1981)
- B.S. in Mathematics from The University of Texas (1981)
- Ph.D. from Brown University (1986)
Research centers on algebraic and differential geometry with recent expansion into number theory, particularly the Hermite problem concerning generalizations of continued fractions. His work bridges classical geometric frameworks with modern number-theoretic applications through specialized courses like Dance of the Primes and On Expressing Numbers.
No personal scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, though the Williams College Mathematics Department received the 2014 AMS Exemplary Program Award.
Professor Garrity actively supervises senior theses as evidenced by accessible abstracts, though specific advisee names and grant details remain unlisted. His scholarly engagements include sabbaticals at the University of Washington (1992-93), University of Michigan (2000-01, 2012-13), and IRIF/Université de Paris (2016-17).
No dedicated laboratories or research teams are referenced in the source documentation.
