VITA

Eric R. Rowley
262 East 600 North Logan, UT 84321
Office: (435)797-0245
Home: (435)787-4497

Education

  1996 Utah State University Ph. D., Mathematical Sciences  
      Interdisciplinary option: Mathematics/Education  
  1991 Utah State University M. S., Mathematics  
  1985 Utah State University B. S., Secondary Education  
      Composite Major: Mathematics/Computer Science  
  1985 Utah State Board of Education Secondary Teaching Endorsement
 

Teaching Experience

  1996-present Lecturer, Utah State University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics 

Courses taught include:

  Introduction to Logic and Geometry (Math for Elementary School Teachers)
  Trigonometry, Precalculus
  Calculus I, Calculus II
  Methods of Secondary School Mathematics Teaching
  Discrete Math
Algebraic Structures
 
  1994-1996 Instructor, The University of Montana, Department of Mathematics and Statistics 

Courses taught include:

  Math for Elementary School Teachers
  Introduction to Abstract Structures
  Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry
  Number Theory
  Analysis
 
  1988-1994 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Utah State University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics 

Courses taught include:

  Math for Elementary School Teachers
  Precalculus
  Differential, Integral, and Multi-Variable Calculus
 
  1985-1988 Public School Teacher, Davis County School District, North Davis Jr. High School 

Full responsibility of six courses each year including:

  (a) curriculum planning, (b) preparing learning activities, 
  (c) creating and grading homework assignments, quizzes, and tests 
  (d) assisting students in planning for future courses, 
  (e) communicating with parents regarding student 
  achievement and behavior, and 
  (f) assigning final grades

Overseeing school property and enforcing school policy

Advisor/Coach for the school math club

Ph. D. Dissertation:

  Alternative Assessment of Meaningful Learning of Calculus Content: 
A Development and Validation of Item Pools
 
 

Honors and Awards

  Recipient of the following awards from the Utah State University 
Department of Mathematics and Statistics: 
  • Outstanding Performance on a Comprehensive Exam (Abstract Algebra), 1993
  • Outstanding Teaching Award, 1992
  • Outstanding Student Award, 1991, 1990, 1989

Service/Committee Work

  1996-present T. H. Bell Scholarship Committee, TA Workshop, TA Supervision, State Math Contest 
University Supervisor for Student Teachers, Course Coordinator for Introduction to 
Logic and Geometry (Math for Elementary School Teachers), Student Advisor
  1995-1997 TA Supervision, The University of Montana
  1989-1990 Student Representative to the Graduate Student Senate, Utah State University
  1987-1988 Elected member of the Executive Board of the Utah Council of Teachrs of 
Mathematics (an NCTM affiliate) 

Memberships in Professional Organizations

  Mathematical Association of America
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
 

Textbook Reviews

  Musser, G. L., Burger, W. F., & Blake, B. E. (2001). Mathematics for elementary teachers: A contemporary approach. New York: Wiley
 
  O'Daffer, P., Charles, R., Cooney, T., Dossey, J., & Schielack, J. (pending). Mathematics for elementary teachers. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley

Papers Presented

  The Classification and Generalization of 1-Manifolds, Sectional Meetings of the 
Mathematical Association of America, Cedar City, Utah, 1990 

Conferences Attended

  1997 MAA Sectional Meetings, Utah State University
  1993 MAA Sectional Meetings, University of Utah
  1992 MAA Sectional Meetings, Weber State University
  1990 MAA Sectional Meetings, Southern Utah University
  1990 NCTM National Meetings, Salt Lake City, Utah
  1988 NCTM Regional Meetings, Boise, Idaho
  1987 NCTM National Meetings, Anaheim, California 

Participation in Workshops

  1999 Using Technology in Teaching Geometry, Utah State University 
(chairperson)
  1998 Using Technology in Teaching Geometry, Utah State University 
(chairperson)
  1993 Calculus Reform, Idaho State University 
(participant) 

References

  Dr. James Cangelosi, Professor 
Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics, and 
Dept. of Secondary Education 
Utah State University 
Logan, UT 84322-3900 
(435)797-1415 
Dr. E. Robert Heal, Associate Professor 
Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics 
Utah State University 
Logan, UT 84322-3900 
(435)797-2853
     
  Dr. Duane L. Loveland, Professor 
Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics 
Utah State University 
Logan, UT 84322-3900 
(435)797-2092 
Dr. Jerry Ridenhour, Professor 
Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics 
Utah State University 
Logan, UT 84322-3900 
(435)797-2651
     
  Dr. James T. Dorward 
Dept. of Elementary Education 
Utah State University 
Logan, UT 84322-3900 
(435)797-1417
Mr. Elliot J. Anderson 
3757 South 2300 East 
Salt Lake City, UT 84109 
(801)278-7539