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PERSONAL

• Name: Chantel Christine Blackburn
• Citizenship: United States
• Address: Department of Mathematics

The University of Arizona

617 N. Santa Rita Ave.

P.O. Box 210089, Tucson

AZ 85721–0089 USA

• Phone: (520) 621-1163
• e-mail: cblackburn@math.arizona.edu
• Webpage: http://www.math.arizona.edu/~cblackburn/

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., Mathematics, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Projected May 2013 (mathematical knowledge for teaching elementary mathematics)
• M.S., Mathematics, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, May, 16 2009 (computational group theory)
• B.S., Mathematics, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, May 7, 2006

ADVISORS

• Doctoral Advisor: Rebecca McGraw, Professor of Mathematics, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 2009-Present
• Master’s Thesis Advisor: Klaus M. Lux, Professor of Mathematics, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 2008-2009
• Undergraduate Academic Advisor: Lynelle M. Weldon, Professor of Mathematics, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, 2002-2006
• Grand Valley State University REU Advisor: Steven Schlicker, Professor of Mathematics, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, June 2005-August 2005
• Honors Thesis / Research Advisor: Shandelle M. Henson, Professor of Mathematics, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, 2004-2006
• Honors Thesis Advisor: James L. Hayward, Professor of Biology, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, 2004-2005
• Honors Thesis Advisor: J. M. Cushing, Professor of Mathematics, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 2004-2005

PUBLICATIONS

• Blackburn, C. C. (2011). Toward the identification of mathematical horizon knowledge of place value concepts. In L. R. Wiest, & T. Lamberg (Ed.), Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (pp. 1630-1637). Reno, Nevada.
• Prasad, P. V., McGraw, R., & Blackburn, C. C. (2011). Integrating content and pedagogy in secondary teacher preparation: Collaborating across the disciplinary boundaries of mathematics and mathematics education. In L. R. Wiest, & T. Lamberg (Ed.), Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (pp. 1476-1484). Reno, Nevada.
• Cushing, J. M., Henson, S. M., & Blackburn, C. C. (2007). Multiple mixed-type attractors in a competition model. Journal of Biological Dynamics, 1, 347–362.
• Blackburn, C. C., Lund, K., Schlicker, S., Sigmon, P., & Zupan, A. (2009). A missing prime configuration in the Hausdorff metric geometry. Journal of Geometry, 92, 28–59.

THESES

• Blackburn, C. C. (2009). An application of the computer algebra system GAP: The construction of the simple modules of a finite group (Unpublished master’s thesis). The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2005). Competitive coexistence in the Ricker competition model (Unpublished undergraduate senior honors thesis). Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.

POSTERS/PRESENTATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL TALKS

• Blackburn, C. C. (2011, June). “Why bother with math, anyway? Getting mathematics back into math education”, Meeting of The Hillsboro Oregon Rotary Club, Hillsboro, OR.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2011, June). “Preservice teachers' specialized mathematics knowledge for teaching”, Science and Mathematics Teacher Imperative 2011 National Conference, Poster Session, Portland, OR.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2011, April). “From UA to AU: Tales of a mathematics (emphasis in mathematics education) graduate student”, Colloquium, Department of Mathematics, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2011, April). “If mathematics is supposed to be fun, then what is missing from mathematics education?”, TLC Conference Keynote Address, Department of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2011, February). “Beyond Bridging: A new vision for teacher preparation in mathematics and science”, Second Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies Graduate Student Colloquy, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
• McGraw, R., & Blackburn, C. C. (2011, January). “Teaching mathematics to future teachers: Connecting mathematics to aspects of teaching in university courses”, American Mathematical Society (AMS) Special Session on Mathematics and Education Reform, AMS/Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Joint Mathematics Meetings, New Orleans, LA.
• Bishop, M., Blackburn, C. C., & Piercey, V. (2010, October). “G-TEAMS: Graduate Students and Teachers Engaging in Mathematical Sciences”, 2010 NSF GK-12 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference, Poster Session, Denver, CO.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2010, March). “Using Mathematics to Describe our World: Algebra, Geometry, Analysis”, Sonya Kovalevsky Day, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2010, March). “Schools as Factories, Industrial Notions of Standards: Outdated in Technological Society”, Mathematics Education Graduate Student Colloquium, Tucson, AZ.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2010, February). “Schools as Factories, Industrial Notions of Standardization: Outdated in a Technological Society”, First Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies Graduate Student Colloquy, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
• Bailey, B., Blackburn, C. C., & Piercey, V. (2010, February). “G-TEAMS”, NSF GK-12 Special Focus Meeting on The Role of Graduate STEM Fellows in K-12 Education”, AAAS Annual Meeting, Poster Session: Graduate STEM Fellows in K–12 Education, San Diego, CA.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2009, April). “Constructing the simple representation modules of finite groups using GAP”, The Grad Student Math Colloquium…at the U of A, Department of Mathematics, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2007, May). “Mysterious 19 and the Hausdorff Metric Geometry”, Michigan MAA & MichMATYC 2006 Annual Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2007, March). “The Hausdorff Metric Geometry: 19 is Just…Missing!”, The Grad Student Math Colloquium…at the U of A, Department of Mathematics, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2006, April). “Mysterious 19 and the Hausdorff Metric Geometry”, AMS Sectional Meeting, Notre Dame, IN.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2005, September). “Mysterious 19 and the Hausdorff Metric Geometry (...And Some Graph Theory)”, Colloquium, Department of Mathematics, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2005, August). “Mysterious 19 and the Hausdorff Metric Geometry”, MathFest Pi Mu Epsilon Student Sessions, Albuquerque, NM.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2005, July). “Mysterious 19 and the Hausdorff Metric Geometry”, Michigan Mathematics REU Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2005, April). “Investigating the Ricker Competition Model for Competitive Coexistence”, (Honors Thesis), Interdisciplinary Honors Seminar, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.
• Henson, S. M., & Blackburn, C. C. (2005, April). “Coexistence in a Ricker Competition Model”, AMS Sectional Meeting, Lubbock, TX.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2005, March). “Investigating the Ricker Competition Model for Competitive Coexistence”, Colloquium, Department of Mathematics, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2005, March). “Competitive Coexistence in a Competition Model”, Honors Project Poster Session, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2004, September). “Basic Proof Writing Methods and Group Proof Writing Competition”, Colloquium with Kami Lizarraga (Andrews University), Department of Mathematics, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.
• Blackburn, C. C. (2003, November). “May’s Hypothesis in Ecology”, Colloquium, Department of Mathematics, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.

RESEARCH AND FELLOWSHIPS

• Research Assistant. (January 2011-Present). Beyond Bridging: Co-Education of Preservice and Inservice Elementary Teachers In Science and Mathematics, National Science Foundation DRL grant (#1019860, PI Bruce Johnson), The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
• Research Assistant. (August 2010-Present). Untangling Mathematical KnoTSS (Knowledge for Teaching Secondary School): An Investigation of Collaborations Between Mathematicians and Mathematics Educators, National Science Foundation DRL grant (#0821996, PI Rebecca McGraw), The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
• Graduate Students and Teachers Engaging in Mathematical Sciences (G-TEAMS) Fellow. (May 2009-May 2011). National Science Foundation DGE grant (#0841234, PI Jocelyn Lega), The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
• National Science Foundation REU. (January 2006-May 2006). Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.
• Undergraduate Research Assistant. (January 2004-May 2006). Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.
• National Science Foundation REU. (June 2005-August 2005). Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

TEACHING

• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics, The University of Arizona, August 2006-Current
• Understanding Elementary Mathematics (A) (Spring 2009)
• Calculus I (Fall 2008)
• Calculus Preparation (Fall 2007, Spring 2008)
• Trigonometry (Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Summer Presession 2007)
• Teaching Assistant
• Super-TA, Formal Mathematical Reasoning and Writing (Spring 2008)
• Calculus I recitation teacher, Andrews University, January 2004-May 2006
• Contract Instructor, Department of Mathematics, Andrews University, June 2006-July 2006
• Reasoning With Functions (General Education Math)
• Substitute Teaching, Andrews University, approximately 10 classes within 2005-2006
• Calculus II, Differential Equations, Elementary Statistics, Precalculus (for Dr. Ronald Johnson)
• Calculus I, and Differential Equations (for Dr. Shandelle Henson)
• Calculus I recitation teacher, Andrews University, January 2004-May 2006
• Lab assistant for remedial math course, Andrews University, August 2002-May 2006
• Math Center tutor, Andrews University, August 2002-May 2003

OTHER

• Co-Organizer, MAA Special Session on “Teachers engaging students in mathematics” at ArizMATYC, MAA Southwestern Section and SUnMaRC Conference in Tucson, AZ, March 30-April 1, 2012
• Intel Math Instructor Training, Phoenix, AZ, March 9-12, 2012
• Mathematical Consultant for Online Course Development, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., August 2007
• Textbook* Development Assistant, Donald Rhoads, May 2003-June 2005

*Rhoads, Donald H., and L. M. Weldon, Version 3.1, June 2005. Logic and Functions.

OUTREACH

• Sonia Kovalevsky Day Workshop Presenter (2008, 2010, 2011). Department of Mathematics, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
• Designed and conducted workshop geared toward promoting mathematics to high school girls
• Blackburn, C. C., & Kaldman, L. (2011, February). “G-TEAMS at Safford Middle School”, Poster Session: UA GK-12 Showcase, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
• Professional Development Presentation, (2010, December). Safford Middle School, Tucson, AZ.
• Introduced calculus ideas and connections to middle school mathematics
• Blackburn, C. C., & Liston, J. (2010, February). “G-TEAMS at Cholla High Magnet School”, Poster Session: 3^rd Annual BioMeet Showcase, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.

HONOR SOCIETIES

• Phi Kappa Phi (National)
• Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics)
• Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics)

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

• American Mathematical Society

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

• Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant for Fall 2008, Department of Mathematics, The University of Arizona, 2009
• Distinguished Undergraduate Scholar, Department of Mathematics, Andrews University, 2006
• Nominated for the 2006 Graduate Fellowship Competition of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Andrews University, 2006
• Council on Undergraduate Research Best Pi Mu Epsilon Student Research Talk, MathFest 2005, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2005
• President of Andrews University chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, 2005-2006
• Math President of eigen* (Math and Physics club), Andrews University, 2004-2006
• Undergraduate Research Award, Andrews University, 2005
• Vice-President of Andrews University chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, 2004-2005
• Math VP of eigen* (Math and Physics club), Andrews University, 2003-2004

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