Emese Kennedy
Education
May 2015
(Expected)
Ph.D. Candidate, Applied Mathematics, North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC.
Advisor: Dr. Hien Tran
Dissertation Title: Swing-up and Stabilization of a Single Inverted Pendulum: Real-Time Implementation
Qualifying Exams: Dynamical Systems and Control, Matrix Theory, Ordinary Differential Equations
Dec. 2013 M.S. Applied Mathematics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
May 2010 B.A. Mathematics, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Double Major in Mathematics and Dance Minor in Computer Science
Summa Cum Laude
Mathematics Department Honors
Research Interests
Mathematics: Optimal Control Theory, Modeling, Parameter Estimation
Mathematics Education: Inquiry Based Learning, Active Learning, Curriculum
Development for Future Educators
Teaching and Related Experience
2013–present Graduate TA/Instructor, Department of Mathematics, NC State University,
Raleigh, NC.
Full responsibilities: Prepare/deliver lectures, write/grade exams, homework, and quizzes, hold office hours, determine students’ final grades.
Courses Taught:
{ MA 152: Calculus for Elementary Education II, Spring 2014 and Spring 2015
Second semester of a two semester long inquiry based course specifically designed for pre-service elementary teachers.
{ MA 151: Calculus for Elementary Education I, Fall 2014
First semester of a two semester long inquiry based course specifically designed for pre-service elementary teachers. It uses active learning strategies to teach calculus concepts and to deepen students understanding of much of the content of elementary school mathematics.
{ MA 114: Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications, Fall 2013 { MA 107: Precalculus I, Spring 2013
2013–present Math Circle Volunteer, Department of Mathematics, NC State University,
Raleigh, NC.
Regularly lead and help out with sessions for Math Circle, a mathematics enrichment program for middle school students.
2010–present Mathematics Tutor, Raleigh, NC.
Work with several students privately on a variety of mathematics topics including Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and Numerical Analysis.
Students include advanced middle school students as well as students in high school, college, and graduate school.
Summer 2014 Independent Study Supervisor, Department of Mathematics, NC State Univer-
sity, Raleigh, NC.
Full responsibilities: Supervise a Mathematics Education graduate student, develop a plan of topics to be covered, assign readings, create/grade homework and exams, meet regularly to discuss topics, determine student’s final grade.
Course:
{ MA 510: Selected Topics In Mathematics For Secondary Teachers: Numerical Algorithms
Summer 2014,
Fall 2012
Recitation Leader/Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics, NC State
University, Raleigh, NC.
Responsibilities: Hold office hours, grade tests, attend all class lectures, prepare and give recitation sessions.
Courses:
{ MA 510: Selected Topics In Mathematics For Secondary Teachers: Inquiry-Oriented Differential Equations, Summer 2014
{ MA 501: Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists I, Summer 2014 (online) { MA 141: Calculus I, Fall 2012
2008–2010 Peer Mentor, First Year Experience, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Mentored a group of first year students and helped them adjust to college life both academically and socially. Attended Bringing Theory to Practice conference in Washington D.C. and co-authored a proposal to enhance peer mentoring at Skidmore.
Courses:
{ Voting and Game Theory Scribner Seminar (2009-2010) { Without Bound? Scribner Seminar (2008-2009)
2007–2010 Mathematics Tutor and Grader, Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Tutored students on a walk-in basis in the Math Lab and graded homework assignments for various mathematics courses including Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations.
2007–2010 Residential Life Staff Member, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY.
{ 2009-2010: Head Resident: oversee a residence hall of 140 students, directly supervise five resident assistants and house counselors
{ 2007-2009: Resident Assistant/House Counselor
2008–2009 Peer Tutor, Student Academic Services, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Tutored students individually in Calculus, Linear Algebra and other mathematics courses.
Summer 2008 Teaching Assistant, Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth Sum-
mer Programs, Skidmore College Campus, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Responsibilities: supervise and mentor a group of students age 12-16, lecture on selected topics from Probability and Game Theory, assist the instructor in office related tasks and grading assignments.
2008 Dance Instructor, Employee Fitness Program, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs,
NY.
Research Experience
2012–present Graduate Research, Department of Mathematics, NC State University, Raleigh,
NC.
Research under Dr. Hien Tran on implementing real-time nonlinear controls for an inverted pendulum.
2011–present Lab Technician, Center for Research in Scientific Computation, NC State Univer-
sity, Raleigh, NC.
Responsibilities: Perform data collection, give demonstrations, and provide classroom guidance for several physical and biological experiments including horizontal and vertical vibrating beams, heat transfer, real-time blood pressure monitoring, traveling waves, and balance of an inverted pendulum.
2010–2011 Research Assistant, Department of Mathematics, NC State University, Raleigh,
NC.
Research on exploring the use of polynomial chaos expansions to quantify uncertainty in mathematical models under Dr. Ralph Smith.
2009–2010 Undergraduate Research, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science,
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Research on modeling time-dependent electroosmotic flow during capillary electrophoresis under Dr. Rachel Roe-Dale in collaboration with Dr. Kimberley Frederick (Department of Chemistry).
Publications
E. Kennedy, H. Tran, Real-Time Implementation of a Power Series Based Nonlinear
Controller for the Balance of a Single Inverted Pendulum. In International Multi-
Conference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2015, pages 237-241, Hong Kong,
March 2015. International Association of Engineers. (ISBN: 978-988-19253-2-9)
Posters and Presentations
Mar. 23, 2015 Swing-up and Stabilization of an Inverted Pendulum: Real-Time Imple-
mentation, Applied Mathematics Graduate Student Seminar, NC State University,
Raleigh, NC.
Mar. 21, 2015 Swing-up and Stabilization of an Inverted Pendulum: Real-Time Implemen-
tation, Triangle Area Graduate Mathematics Conference, NC State University,
Raleigh, NC.
Jan. 12, 2015 Real-Time Implementation of Nonlinear Control Methodologies for a Single
Inverted Pendulum, Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Antonio, TX.
Jan. 6, 2011 Modeling Time Dependent Electroosmotic Flow, Joint Mathematics Meetings,
New Orleans, LA.
Oct. 11, 2010 Modeling Time Dependent Electroosmotic Flow, Applied Mathematics Grad-
uate Student Seminar, NC State University, Raleigh, NC.
Apr. 17, 2010 The Use of Fractals in Modeling Surfaces, Hudson River Undergraduate Math-
ematics Conference, Keene State College, Keene, NH.
Jan. 30, 2010 Modeling Time Dependent Electroosmotic Flow (poster), Nebraska Confer-
ence for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
Lincoln, NE.
Jan. 15, 2010 Modeling Time Dependent Electroosmotic Flow (poster), Joint Mathematics
Meetings MAA Undergraduate Poster Session, San Francisco, CA.
Honors and Awards
Mar. 2015 Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching, NC State University
Apr. 2014 Certificate of Accomplishment in Teaching, NC State University
Mar. 2014 Recognition of Teaching Award, NC State University
May 2010 Gladys Gillman Taylor ’48 Prize in Mathematics, Skidmore College
Awarded to a junior or senior in mathematics or computer science for outstanding
creative work.
Apr. 2010 Senior Leadership Award, Skidmore College
Sept. 2009 Periclean Honor Society, Skidmore College
2009–2010 American Mathematical Society Student Award, Skidmore College
May 2009 Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society, Skidmore College
2008–2010 Mary Williams Mathematics Scholarship, Skidmore College
2008–2010 Mathematical Association of America Student Award, Skidmore College
2008–2010 Association for Women in Mathematics Honorary Membership, Skidmore College
Spring 2008,
Fall 2008
Above and Beyond, Residential Life Award, Skidmore College
Professional Development
2012–2014 Certificate of Accomplishment in Teaching (CoAT) Program, NC State Uni-
versity, Raleigh, NC.
Program for professional development in teaching for graduate students. Requirements include: teaching for at least two semesters, completing a formal teaching observation process, attending and writing reflections for a series of six workshops related to teaching and learning topics, and completing a comprehensive teaching portfolio to highlight the teaching philosophy and to document teaching experiences.
Workshops Attended:
{ Classroom Management Workshop 2: Creating a Healthy Learning Environment,
October 24, 2013, Presenter: Dr. Beth Overman
{ Classroom Management Workshop 1: Establishing Credibility and Authority,
October 24, 2013, Presenter: Susanna Klingenberg
{ Student Engagement Workshop 3: Motivating Students, September 26, 2013,
Presenter: Dr. Barbi Honeycutt
{ Student Engagement Workshop 2: Active Learning, September 26, 2013,
Presenter: Dr. Barbi Honeycutt
{ Student Engagement Workshop 1: Learning Styles, September 26, 2013,
{ Establishing Credibility & Authority in the Classroom, February 25-March 1, 2013
(online)
{ Introduction to Teaching, January 15, 2013, Presenter: Dr. Barbi Honeycutt
{ Managing Disruptive Classroom Behavior, October 22-26, 2012 (online)
{ Classroom Assessment Techniques, October 15-19, 2012 (online)
{ Learning Styles, September 10-14, 2012 (online)
{ Evaluation and Grading, August 31, 2012, Presenter: Dr. Barbi Honeycutt
{ Writing Learning Outcomes, August 27-31, 2012 (online)
Aug. 2010 Mathematics Teaching Assistant Workshop, NC State University, Raleigh, NC.
Participated in a series of discussion sessions and presentations at the beginning of first year as a graduate student, and presented an undergraduate lesson before a panel of faculty members.
