Mathematics should be applicable for every student, regardless of their major. I want every student in my class to gain efficient problem-solving skills and develop a strong appreciation for the utility of mathematics. Each course they take is slowly building their “mathematical toolbox,” teaching critical thinking methods which they can use in every aspect of their life. In this regard, I hope to make mathematics useful and relevant to as many students as possible.
Mentoring: Ohio State University
MBI 2017 Summer REU Program latex_tutorial.zip, latex.zip, beamer_intro.pdf Applications of Mathematics to Physiology and Medicine: An Undergraduate Workshop at Duke University "Virus shape and structure" "Estimating effective drug dosage" "Model of serotonin in the brain" Praachi Das, Ohio State Undergraduate Research Scholar Award recipient "Expansion of lattice theory driven mathematical models to define fullerene-like viral capsid structures" US-Canadian Institutes Epidemiology Summer School "2-patch ODE Model comparing treatments and preventative measures for Vibrio Cholerae" |
Courses: Colorado State University
Math 340: Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (SP15, SP14, FA13)
First and second order equations, series, Laplace transforms, linear algebra, eigenvalues, first order systems of equations, numerical techniques.
Math 261: Calculus for Physical Scientists III (SU13, SP13)
Vector functions, partial differentiation, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, multiple integrals, line integrals, Green's theorem.
Math 161: Calculus for Physical Scientists II (FA11)
Transcendental functions, integration techniques, polar coordinates, sequences and series, with mathematical software.
Math 160: Calculus for Physical Scientists I (FA12, SP11)
Limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration of elementary functions with applications; conic sections.
Math 130: Math in the Social Sciences (FA14)
Voting theory, power indices, fair division, apportionment, circuits and trees, list processing, descriptive statistics, probability.
Math 340: Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (SP15, SP14, FA13)
First and second order equations, series, Laplace transforms, linear algebra, eigenvalues, first order systems of equations, numerical techniques.
Math 261: Calculus for Physical Scientists III (SU13, SP13)
Vector functions, partial differentiation, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, multiple integrals, line integrals, Green's theorem.
Math 161: Calculus for Physical Scientists II (FA11)
Transcendental functions, integration techniques, polar coordinates, sequences and series, with mathematical software.
Math 160: Calculus for Physical Scientists I (FA12, SP11)
Limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration of elementary functions with applications; conic sections.
Math 130: Math in the Social Sciences (FA14)
Voting theory, power indices, fair division, apportionment, circuits and trees, list processing, descriptive statistics, probability.
Courses: University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Math 1130: College Algebra (FA10)
Polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, arithmetic and geometric sequences, mathematics of finance, growth and decay, systems of linear equations, matrices, and geometric linear programming.
Math 1130: College Algebra (FA10)
Polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, arithmetic and geometric sequences, mathematics of finance, growth and decay, systems of linear equations, matrices, and geometric linear programming.
Course Evaluations: Student Comments
"She made calculus interesting and actually kind of fun, which is nearly impossible to do".
-Calc II, Fall 2011
"Farrah is a very intellectual and exciting person when teaching this course. I have never been so impressed with the enthusiasm and teacher-to-student connection when teaching a high-level course".
-Calc I, Spring 2012
"Sadre made math enjoyable and made a good classroom atmosphere where students were not afraid to ask questions. She communicated concepts and ideas extremely well ".
-Calc I, Fall 2012
"Farrah is, quite possibly, the best math teacher I've ever had. (1) Effective communicator. (2) Understands the subject thoroughly. (3) Brings enthusiasm. (4) Her thinking process, or the way she solves problems, is well-structured, easy to follow".
-Calc III, Spring 2013
"She teaches in a way that simplifies the ideas and makes it easy to grasp the concepts. I really enjoy her enthusiasm for the subject and the way she communicated for our learning".
-Calc III, Summer 2013
"This was probably the most well taught math class I have ever taken. Farrah does not only have a very thorough knowledge of the subject but has a great instinct for how students learn math".
-Intro to ODEs, Fall 2013
"Her teaching style is so diverse that I feel like any type of learner can learn from how she teaches. I feel like I understood each and every topic she taught".
-Intro to ODEs, Spring 2014
"She made calculus interesting and actually kind of fun, which is nearly impossible to do".
-Calc II, Fall 2011
"Farrah is a very intellectual and exciting person when teaching this course. I have never been so impressed with the enthusiasm and teacher-to-student connection when teaching a high-level course".
-Calc I, Spring 2012
"Sadre made math enjoyable and made a good classroom atmosphere where students were not afraid to ask questions. She communicated concepts and ideas extremely well ".
-Calc I, Fall 2012
"Farrah is, quite possibly, the best math teacher I've ever had. (1) Effective communicator. (2) Understands the subject thoroughly. (3) Brings enthusiasm. (4) Her thinking process, or the way she solves problems, is well-structured, easy to follow".
-Calc III, Spring 2013
"She teaches in a way that simplifies the ideas and makes it easy to grasp the concepts. I really enjoy her enthusiasm for the subject and the way she communicated for our learning".
-Calc III, Summer 2013
"This was probably the most well taught math class I have ever taken. Farrah does not only have a very thorough knowledge of the subject but has a great instinct for how students learn math".
-Intro to ODEs, Fall 2013
"Her teaching style is so diverse that I feel like any type of learner can learn from how she teaches. I feel like I understood each and every topic she taught".
-Intro to ODEs, Spring 2014