Tricia Phillips

Tricia Phillips is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), part of the College of Arts and Sciences. She joined UAB in 2023 after serving as an Assistant Professor at Birmingham-Southern College. Her research focuses on Mathematical Biology, Applied Mathematics, and Mathematics Education, with expertise in Modeling and Simulations and Optimal Control Theory. She teaches undergraduate courses, emphasizing innovative pedagogical methods to enhance student engagement and accessibility in STEM.

Education:

• B.A. in Mathematics, Hartwick College
• M.S. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Professional Background:

• Assistant Professor, Birmingham-Southern College
• Coordinator of Basic/Intermediate Algebra (MA 098/102) at UAB

Dr. Phillips is committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and fostering inclusive education, having taught internationally during her undergraduate studies and across multiple U.S. institutions. Her work prioritizes making STEM accessible to all learners.