Gonzaga University



GAIL MARIE NORD

nord@gonzaga.edu

PUBLICATIONS

“The Microsoft Word Free Mathematics Add-In and Microsoft Mathematics Beta 4.0,” Gail Nord and John Nord, Proceedings of the 5th International Multi-Conference on Society, Cybernetics and Informatics, Volume 1, July 2011, pgs. 139-143.

“Free Software and Multivariable Calculus,” Mathematics and Computer Education, Volume 45, Number 1, Winter 2011, pgs. 52-65. Manuscript available at Power of Educators: , Microsoft Corporation, Invited module at the request of Scott Burmester, Project Manager at Microsoft Corporation.

“Applications of the Animate Command for the Free Microsoft Word 2007 Math Add-In,” The Mathematics Teacher, Volume 104, Number 1, August 2010.

“The Birthday Problem Revisited,” Eric Malm, Gail Nord, and John Nord, The College Mathematics Journal, Volume 37, Number 2, March 2006, pgs. 125-128.

“How Do You Slice the Bread?,” Colin Hill, Gail Nord, Eric Malm, and John Nord, The College Mathematics Journal, Volume 36, Number 4, September 2005, pgs. 322-326. This article has been reprinted in The Calculus Collection: A Resource for AP and Beyond, Mathematics Association of America (MAA), Editors Caren L. Diefenderfer and Roger B. Nelsen, The Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9780883857618.

“Possibly Pathological Polynomials,” Colin Hill, Eric Malm, John Nord, and Gail Nord, The College Mathematics Journal, Volume 36, Number 3, May 2005, pgs. 222-223.

“Counting Pizzas: A Discovery Lesson using Combinatorics,” Gail Nord, Eric Malm, and John Nord, The Mathematics Teacher, Volume 95, Number 1, January 2002, pgs. 8-14.

"The Global Positioning System and the Implicit Function Theorem," Gail Nord, David Jabon, and John Nord, SIAM Review, September 1998, Volume 40, Number 3, pgs. 693-697. Electronic version: .

"Sedimentation in Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho," Gail and John Nord, The Mathematics Teacher, Volume 91, Number 4, April 1998, pgs. 292-296. Also appears in the Encyclopedia Britannica Online Version.

"The Mathematics of the Global Positioning System," David Jabon, Gail Nord, and John Nord, The Mathematics Teacher, September 1997, Volume 90, Number 6, pgs. 455-470. Reprinted in March, 1998, pg. 246.

"Medical Applications of Systems of Linear Equations," David Jabon, Gail Nord, Penny Coffman, Bryce Wilson, and John Nord, The Mathematics Teacher, May 1996, Volume 89, Number 5, pgs. 398-402. This article was reprinted in Mathematik Unterrichten Mit TI-83 und TI-83 Plus in Klassenstufe 12 und 13, D. Brandt, Texas Instruments, 2001.

"An Example of Algebra in Lake Roosevelt," Gail and John Nord, The Mathematics Teacher, February 1995, Volume 88, Number 2, pgs. 116-120.

Washington State Mathematics Council's Advanced Algebra State Exam, 1980-1993 High School Mathematics Contest, WSMC, April 1990.

Washington State Mathematics Council's Advanced Algebra Regional Exam, 1980-1993 High School Mathematics Contest, WSMC, March 1990.

PUBLISHED SOLUTIONS

Solution to problem #1796 in The Mathematics Magazine, proposed June 2008, Volume 81, Number 3, pg. 220.

Solution to problem #830 in The College Mathematics Journal, solution to

Problem in November 2007, Volume 38, Number 5, pages 389-390.

Solution to problem #823 in The College Mathematics Journal, proposed March 2006, Volume 37, Number 2, pg. 144.

Problem 4.8, "The Tank," proposed and solved jointly with Rose Pugh and John Nord in Assessment in Reform Calculus, Washington Center for Improving the Quality of Undergraduate Education, published July 1995.

Solution to problem #478 in The College Mathematics Journal, proposed May 1992, Volume 24, Number 3, pg. 274, published May 1993.

Solution to problem #4343 in School Science and Mathematics, proposed October 1991, Volume 92, Number 6, pg. 352, published October 1992.

Solution to problem #453 in The College Mathematics Journal, proposed May 1991, Volume 23, Number 3, pgs. 250-251, published May 1992.

Solution to problem #452 in The College Mathematics Journal, proposed May 1991, Volume 23, Number 3, pgs. 249-250, published May 1992.

Solution to problem #426 in The College Mathematics Journal, proposed May 1991, Volume 22, Number 3, pg. 256, published May 1991.

GRANTS

June 1995 Start Date, $149,712 from the National Science Foundation, The Geometry of Multivariable Calculus, Principal Investigator: Yves Nievergelt (Eastern Washington University) , Co-PIs: Caspar Curjel (University of Washington), Gail Nord (Gonzaga University), and Rose Pugh (Bellevue Community College), DUE #9455061.

December 1992 Start Date, $94,737 from the National Science Foundation, The Geometry of Multivariable Calculus, Principal Investigator: Yves Nievergelt (Eastern Washington University) , Co-PIs: Caspar Curjel (University of Washington), Gail Nord (Gonzaga University), and Rose Pugh (Bellevue Community College), DUE #9255539.

September 1991, $40,000 from the Washington Center for Improving the Quality of Undergraduate Education, Principal Investigator: Yves Nievergelt (Eastern Washington University), Co-PIs: Caspar Curjel (University of Washington), Gail Nord (Gonzaga University), and Earl Hamilton (North Seattle Community College), Grant writers Yves Nievergelt and Caspar Curjel, #143150-92-02.

September 1993, $39,830 from the Department of Energy (DOE) to bring 7th-8th grade female and minority male students to the Gonzaga University campus during the summer to study physics, mathematics, engineering, and computer science. A joint submission with Eric Kincanon (physics).

July 1993, $30,000 from GTE to bring Native American and Hispanic students to the Gonzaga University campus during the summer to study mathematics. A joint submission with Eric Kincanon.

January 2000, $15,000 from the Alcoa Foundation to bring 10-12th grade female and minority male students to the Gonzaga University campus during the summer (2000) to study mathematics and science.

January 1999, $15,000 from the Alcoa Foundation to bring 10-12th grade female and minority male students to the Gonzaga University campus during the summer (1999) to study mathematics and science.

January 1998, $15,000 from the Alcoa Foundation to bring 10-12th grade female and minority male students to the Gonzaga University campus during the summer (1998) to study mathematics and science.

February 1997, $15,000 from the Alcoa Foundation to bring 9th-12th grade female and minority male students to the Gonzaga University campus during the summer (1997)to study mathematics and science.

December 1993, $10,000 from Hewlett-Packard to purchase calculators, overhead projector, and booklets for St. George's students (academic year). The Gonzaga University Mathematics Department will use equipment during the summer to aid in teacher education programs. A joint submission with John Nord, St. George's School.

January 2001, $7,000 from the Alcoa Foundation to bring 10-12th grade female and minority male students to the Gonzaga University campus during the summer (2001) to study mathematics and science.

February 1997, $5,000 from Hewlett-Packard to bring 6th-8th grade female and minority male students to the Gonzaga University campus during the summer (1997)to study mathematics and science.

December 1995, $1040 from Hewlett-Packard. Calculators ($540) and money ($500) used to support Expanding Your Horizons, a mathematics/science career fair for women grades 6-12.

July 1996, $600 from the Rotary Club 21 of Spokane to support economically disadvantaged young women to attend Expanding Your Horizons 1997.

May 2009, $500, from the Gonzaga Research Council to be used for travel to the National Educational Computing Conference in Washington, D.C., July 2009.

June 2005, $353.13 from the Gonzaga Research Council to be used for software.

December 1995, $150 from Washington Water Power to be used to support Expanding Your Horizons, a mathematics/science career fair for women grades 6-12.

MANUSCRIPTS PUBLISHED FROM WORK DONE AS A TECHNICAL EXAMINER

"Mercator's Rhumb Lines," by John Nord and Edward Miller, The College Mathematics Journal, Mathematical Association of America, November 1996, technically reviewed jointly with Yves Nievergelt, reviewed summer/fall 1995.

"Computed Tomography in Multivariable Calculus," UMAP Module, by Yves Nievergelt, COMAP, reviewed summer/fall 1995.

"Differentials and Geographical Maps in Multivariable Calculus and Complex Analysis," UMAP Module 748, Journal 17(1), by Yves Nievergelt, COMAP, reviewed summer/fall 1994.

"The Terminator & Other Geographical Curves in Multivariable Calculus," UMAP Module 747 in Tools for Teaching 1995, by Yves Nievergelt, COMAP, reviewed summer/fall 1994.

"Splines in Single and Multivariable Calculus," UMAP Module 718 in Tools for Teaching 1992, by Yves Nievergelt, COMAP, reviewed spring/summer 1993.

"3-D Graphics in Calculus and Linear Algebra," UMAP Module 717 in Tools for Teaching 1991, by Yves Nievergelt, COMAP, reviewed spring/summer 1991.

PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES

The Microsoft Word Free Mathematics Add-In and Microsoft Mathematics Beta 4.0, Mathematical Association of America (MAA) MathFest 2011, Lexington, KY, August 2011.

The Microsoft Word Free Mathematics Add-In and Microsoft Mathematics Beta 4.0, The 9th International Conference of Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications: EISTA 2011, Orlando, FL, July 2011.

“Applications of the Animate Command in Word 2007 Math Add-In,” National Educational Computing Conference (NECC),Denver, CO, June 2010.

“Microsoft Word Free Math Add-In, Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Yakima, WA, May 2010.

“The Pythagorean Theorem & Ptolemy’s Theorem,” 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Diego, CA, April 2010.

“Microsoft Word 2007 Free Mathematics Add-In for the Classroom,” National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Washington D.C., July 2009.

“The Nine Point Circle and Euler’s Line,” Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Tacoma, WA, April 2009.

“History of Mathematics,” Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Chelan, WA, May 2008.

“Ptolemy’s Theorem,” Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Wenatchee, WA, April 2007.

“Paradoxes of Conditional Probability,” National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Western Regional Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, October 2006.

“Paradoxes of Conditional Probability,” Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Ocean Shores, WA, May 2005.

“Taxicab Geometry: A Non-Euclidean Geometry,” The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, April 2005.

“Taxicab Geometry: A Non-Euclidean Geometry,” Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Yakima, WA, April 2004.

“Geometric Constructions,” The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, April 2004.

“Geometric Constructions,” Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Wenatchee, WA, May 2003.

“The Golden Ratio,” The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, April 2003.

“The Golden Ratio,” Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Yakima, WA, April 2002.

“Euler’s Result for Polyhedra,” Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Wenatchee, WA, May 2000.

“Continued Fractions,” Invited address to the Lewis and Clark College Science Division, Lewiston, ID, March 1999.

"Proof Without Words," 37th Northwest Mathematics Conference, Spokane, WA, October 1998.

"The Mathematics of the Global Positioning System," Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Chelan, WA, April 1997 (a joint talk with David Jabon, Eastern Washington University).

"Mercator's Map and the Logarithmic Spiral," Oregon and Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Stevenson, WA, May 1996.

"Mercator's Map and the Logarithmic Spiral," Pacific Northwest Section Mathematical Association of America 1996 Annual Meeting, Portland, OR, March 1996.

"The 1995 Gonzaga/Spokane MESA Middle School Summer Science Program" (Poster Session), U.S. Department of Energy Pre-Freshman Enrichment Program 1995 Project Directors Meeting, San Antonio, TX, November 1995.

"Sediments in Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho," Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Wenatchee, WA, April 1995.

"Proof Without Words," National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Western Regional Conference, Boise, ID, October 1994.

"Mathematics and Lake Roosevelt," Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Silverdale, WA, April 1994.

"A Further Look at Some Theorems in Calculus and Precalculus," Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Wenatchee, WA, May 1993.

"Continued Fractions," Pacific Northwest Section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Annual Meeting, Tacoma, WA, March 1993.

"Pascal's Triangle," 31st Northwest Mathematics Conference, Spokane, WA, October 1992.

"Continued Fractions," 31st Northwest Mathematics Conference, Spokane, WA, October 1992.

"Patterns in Pascal's Triangle,” Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Yakima, WA, April 1992.

"Proof Without Words," Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Yakima, WA, April 1992.

"Polygonal Numbers," Pacific Northwest Section of MAA, Seattle, WA, June 1991.

"Polygonal Numbers," Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Chelan, WA, April 1991.

"Problem Solving," American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC), Dallas, TX, October 1990.

"Continued Fractions," Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Union, WA, April 1990.

"Problem Solving," Regional Conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Chattanooga, TN, March 1990.

"Problem Solving," Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Chelan, WA, April 1989.

"Patterns in Pascal's Triangle," Western Regional Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Helena, MT, March 1989.

PRESENTATIONS FUNDED FROM GRANT PROPOSALS

“Microsoft 2007 Word Free Math Add-In,” NSF CPATH Northwest Distributed Computer Science Department Summer Workshop, (Grant Writers: Robert Bryant, Jenny Orr, and Scott Wallace), Washington State University-Vancouver, Vancouver, WA, August 2010.

“SAT Mathematics Review Workshop,” Principal Instructor, The Alcoa Foundation and Gonzaga University Math/Science Camp, Grant from The Alcoa Foundation, (Grant writer: Gail Nord), Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, July 2001.

“SAT Mathematics Review Workshop,” Principal Instructor, The Alcoa Foundation and Gonzaga University Math/Science Camp, Grant from The Alcoa Foundation, (Grant writer: Gail Nord), Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, July 2000.

"Mathematics in Everyday Life," Workshop given to the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) Organization for Middle School Minority and Female Students, Grant from the Department of Energy (DOE), (Grant writers: Eric Kincanon and Gail Nord), Spokane, WA, July 1996.

"Mathematics in Everyday Life," Workshop given to the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) Organization for Middle School Minority and Female Students, Grant from the Department of Energy (DOE), (Grant writers: Eric Kincanon and Gail Nord), Spokane, WA, July 1995.

"Mathematics," Workshop given to the Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) Organization for Middle School Minority and Female Students, Grant from the Department of Energy (DOE), (Grant writer: William Ilgen), Spokane, WA, July 1993.

"Mathematics," Workshop given to the Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) Organization for Middle School Minority and Female Students, Grant from the Department of Energy (DOE), (Grant writer: William Ilgen), Spokane, WA, July 1992.

"The Geometry of Multivariable Calculus," Grant from the Washington Center for Improving the Quality of Undergraduate Education," (Grant writers: Caspar R. Curjel and Yves Nievergelt), University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 9-13 September 1991.

MANUSCRIPTS/SOFTWARE REVIEWED

Invited Referee, Focus in High School Mathematics: Reasoning and Sense Making, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), December, 2010.

Invited Software Reviewer, invitation extended by Scott Burmester, Project Manager, Microsoft Corporation, 2010 Microsoft Word Free Mathematics Add-In, reviewed November 2010.

Invited Referee, invitation extended by Michael Mikusa, Editor, manuscript 138-583-1-RV, Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology, August, 2010.

Invited Referee, invitation extended by Albert Goetz, Journal Editor, manuscript 10-01-005-3L, The Mathematics Teacher, January, 2010.

Invited Referee, invitation extended by Albert Goetz, Journal Editor, manuscript 09-11-428-3E, The Mathematics Teacher, November, 2009.

Invited Referee, invitation extended by Lowell W. Beineke, Editor, manuscript 5-162 The College Mathematics Journal, Spring, 2006.

Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version, first edition, by Allan Bluman, McGraw Hill Publishing Company, reviewed November 2000.

Adventures in Mathematics, by Stein, William C. Brown Publishers, reviewed September 1993.

Intermediate Algebra, by Rev Mizrahi, John Wiley & Sons Inc., reviewed June 1988.

CONSULTING

I did the mathematics (probability) that was needed for the owners, Kelly Holm, Shancie Wagner, and Albert Reeves, to market the casino game, The Luck of the Draw, July 2001.

Consultant for a $19,300 grant request for Hewlett-Packard printers for St. George's School, July 1993.

COMMUNITY TALKS AND WORKSHOPS

“Mathematics for the Mind,” Talk given for GEL Weekend, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, April 2011.

“Geometry,” Talk given for female high school students at the Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution (IGNITE) Conference, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, WA, March 2011.

“The Microsoft Word Free Math Add-In”, Math Symposium at Spokane Falls Community College for community college, university, and high school mathematics educators and administrators, Spokane, WA, November 2010.

“Mathematics for the Mind,” Talk given for GEL Weekend, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, April 2010.

“Continued Fractions,” Talk given for a math seminar class at Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, April 2010.

“Mathematics for the Mind,” Talk given for Fall Family Weekend, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, October 2009.

“Mathematics for the Mind,” Talk given for GEL Weekend, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, April 2009.

“Measurement and The Pythagorean Theorem,” Coordinated, set-up, and worked two booths at the Science and Mathematics Fair, Zag-Study Buddies, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, March 2009.

“Mathematics for the Mind,” Talk given for Fall Family Weekend, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, October 2008.

“Mathematics for the Mind,” Talk given to perspective students from the Admission Office, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, September 2008.

“Mathematics for the Mind,” Talk given for GEL Weekend, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, April 2008.

“History of Mathematics, Talk given for a math seminar class at Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, April 2008.

“Mathematics for the Mind,” Talk given for Fall Family Weekend, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, October 2007.

“Mathematics for the Mind,” Gonzaga University GEL Weekend, Spokane, WA, April 2007.

“Mathematics for the Mind,” Gonzaga University Fall Family Weekend, Spokane, WA, October 2006.

“Paradoxes of Conditional Probability,” Regional Mathematics Educators, Spokane, WA, May 2006.

“Mathematics for the Mind,” Gonzaga University GEL Weekend, Spokane, WA, April 2006.

“Mathematics for the Mind,” Gonzaga University Fall Family Weekend, Spokane, WA, October 2004.

“A Discovery Lesson Involving Geometry,” invited presentation to Spokane MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) students, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, April 2002.

"Pascal's Triangle," Gonzaga University GEL Weekend, Spokane, WA, April 1997.

“The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at GU,” two presentations given to transfer students at the request of the Admissions Office, Spokane, WA, March 1997.

"A Career in Mathematics and Science," (Discussion Panel at EYH), Expanding Your Horizons, Spokane, WA, March 1996 (invited talk).

"A Career in Mathematics," (Discussion Panel at EYH), Expanding Your Horizons, Spokane, WA, March 1995 (invited talk).

"Teaching Mathematics," Expanding Your Horizons, Spokane, WA, March 1994 (invited talk).

"Teaching at the University Level," Expanding Your Horizons, Spokane, WA, March 1993 (invited talk).

"A Career in Mathematics," (Discussion Panel at EYH), Expanding Your Horizons, Spokane, WA, March 1993 (invited talk).

“Mathematics on the Job," Educational Service District (ESD 101) Satellite Center, Spokane, WA, December 1992 (invited talk).

"A Historical Look at Numeration Systems," Inquiring Mind Selection Committee, Whitworth College, Spokane, WA, March 1992.

"An Introduction to Continued Fractions," St. George's Senior High School, Spokane, WA, October 1991 (invited talk).

"A Further Look at Some Theorems in Calculus and Precalculus," Regional Mathematics Educators in Spokane, WA, March 1991.

"Polygonal Numbers," St. George's Senior High School, Spokane, WA, January 1991 (invited talk).

"Probability," Browne Elementary School, Spokane, WA, May 1990.

"Problem Solving,” St. George's Senior High School, Spokane, WA, May 1990 (invited talk).

"Probability," St. George's Middle School, Spokane, WA, May 1990 (invited talk).

"Continued Fractions," Regional Mathematics Educators in Spokane, WA, April 1990.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITHOUT PRESENTING

Teagle Workshop on Assessment, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, June, 2011.

Spokane Math Technology Forum, hosted by Pearson Publishing, Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA, February 2010.

Math Symposium at Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA, November 2009.

Vernier Software and Technology Workshop, Spokane, WA, April 2009.

Math Symposium at Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA, November 2007.

2007 Math Symposium: Creating an Extraordinary Mathematics Education in the State of WA, an invitation from Dean Sunderland to represent Gonzaga University during the speaking address by Governor Christine Gregoire, Olympia, WA, March 2007.

Western Regional National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Conference, Honolulu, HI, July 1999.

Meeting the Challenge II: Innovations and Collaboration in Preparing the Teachers of Mathematics, Science, and Technology, Seattle, WA, May 1994.

The Math Connection - An Interactive Videoconference for Educators and Policy Makers, Spokane, WA, October 1993.

Expanding Your Horizons (A career fair for women grades 6-12), Spokane, WA, March 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000.

Mathematics Colloquiums for University Professors, Spokane, WA, September 1989 – 1995.

Mathematical Association of America Regional Conference, Spokane, WA, June 1989.

The 27th Northwest Mathematics Conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Victoria, British Columbia, October 1988.

Washington Community College Mathematics Conference, Union, WA, April 1988.

Washington State Mathematics Council Regional Meetings, Spokane, WA, 1987-1990.

SHORT COURSES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

"Computational Geometry: Jurassic Park's Special Effects & Airplane Design," Workshop funded with a grant from the National Science Foundation, (Grant writers: Caspar Curjel and Yves Nievergelt), Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA, June 1996.

"The Mathematics of Computed Tomography Scanners," Workshop funded with a grant from the National Science Foundation, (Grant writers: Caspar Curjel and Yves Nievergelt), Bellevue Community College, Seattle, WA, August 1995.

"The Mathematics of Computed Tomography Scanners," Workshop funded with grant from the National Science Foundation, (Grant writers: Caspar Curjel and Yves Nievergelt), Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA, June 1995.

"Differentials and Geographic Maps in Multivariable Calculus & Complex Analysis," Workshop funded with a grant from the National Science Foundation, (Grant writers: Caspar Curjel and Yves Nievergelt), Bellevue Community College, Seattle, WA, August 1994.

"Differentials and Geographic Maps in Multivariable Calculus & Complex Analysis," Workshop funded with a grant from the National Science Foundation, (Grant writers: Caspar Curjel and Yves Nievergelt), Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA, June 1994.

"Feminism and Science" Workshop, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, spring 1994.

"Splines in Single and Multivariable Calculus," Workshop funded with a grant from the National Science Foundation, (Grant writers: Caspar Curjel and Yves Nievergelt), North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA, September 1993.

"Splines in Single and Multivariable Calculus," Workshop funded with a grant from the National Science Foundation, (Grant writers: Caspar Curjel and Yves Nievergelt), Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA, June 1993.

National Science Foundation, Chautauqua-Type Short Course entitled,

"Calculus: A Fresh Approach," Philadelphia, PA, May 1993.

“Linked Courses/Collaborative Learning" Workshop, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, April 1993.

"The Geometry of Multivariable Calculus," Workshop funded with a grant from Washington Center for Improving the Quality of Undergraduate Education," (Grant writers: Caspar R. Curjel and Yves Nievergelt), University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 9-13 September 1991.

American Mathematical Society Short Course on Combinatorial Games, Columbus, OH, August 1990.

Geometry for Secondary Teachers Summer Workshop, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, July 1988.

National Science Foundation Chautauqua-Type Short Course on Patterns in Problem Solving, Reseda, CA, June 1988.

AWARD/HONOR

“The Mathematics of the Global Positioning System,” coauthors David Jabon and John Nord, article referenced in the 2007 Special Issue 100 Years of Mathematics Teacher, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, page 85.

Woman of the Year for Girl Scouts, women are honored for their volunteer effort in the Spokane community, September 2000.

Nominee for the 1997 Chase Youth Award for Community Service.

Selection into Who's Who of American Women 1997-1998, Providence, NJ.

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