Contact Information
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 863-1489 (office)
Office: Mood-Bridwell 143
shelton@southwestern.edu
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Shelton at Southwestern
Therese Shelton
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Areas of expertise
Mathematical Modeling, especially with Differential Equations and especially as related to biological systems
Technology as a pedagogical tool
Dynamical Systems; Functional Analysis
Assessment of Student Learning and of Math Programs
Education
PhD, MS, Clemson University 1987
BS, Texas A&M University 1982
Positions
Associate Professor
Southwestern University
May 01, 1994 - present
Chair, Natural Sciences Division
July 01, 2010 - June 01, 2011
Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
July 01, 2002 - June 01, 2007
Assistant Professor
August 01, 1987 - May 01, 1994
Teaching Philosophy
Mathematics is a language which allows one to examine and express phenomena from our world as well as in a wider context. Students who wish to learn math can be guided effectively especially through examples, often aided by technology.
Courses: Summer 2013
Probability & Mathematical Sta
Previous Courses
Calculus I, II, III; Probability and Mathematical Statistics, Introduction to Statistics, Differential Equations I, II; Senior Seminar in Mathematical Modeling. Less recently Linear Algebra, Algebraic Structures I and II, Mathematical Concepts, Introduction to Computing, Business Calculus.
Professional Work
Seminars & Presentations
Some recent scholarly works:
"Writing Math from Intro Stat to Capstone", contributed paper, MathFest 11, Lexington, KY.
"Visualizing an Accumulation Function", contributed paper, MathFest 09, Portland, OR.
"Visual Parametric Functions", contributed paper, ICTCM Mar 08, San Antonio, TX.
"Parametric Functions in a Flash", JMM 08, San Diego, CA.
"Simulating Simple Disease or Rumor Spread", presentation Apr 07, TX MAA, Edinburg.
"Assessing the Undergraduate Mathematics Program", Assessment Conference TAMU; peer-reviewed presentation (75% acceptance rate) Feb 07, College Station, TX.
"From Pre-tests to Capstones" JMM Jan 07 New Orleans, LA. Contributed Paper.
"Modeling Rumors at Mouthwestern" Invited student presentation , PiMuEpsilon induction ceremony, Southwestern University, Apr 06.
"Assessing the Math Program", Invited TAAAMS presentation Apr 06, Wichita Falls, TX.
"A Model of Rumors ", Invited student presentation Feb 06, Mary-Hardin Baylor, Belton, TX.
"Using the CUPM Guide", Invited panel presentation JMM 05, Atlanta, GA.
"A Disease Simulation" Invited presentation , National Math Awareness Month 04, Prairie View A&M, Prairie View, TX.
"Animations Make Mathematics Come Alive" MathFest 03, Boulder, CO.
"Mathematics and Art" Invited presentation, Prairie View A&M, National Math Awareness Month 03, Prairie View, TX.
"Sweet Fruits of Success in Preparing Student Talks", co-author Cameron Sawyer. JMM 03, Baltimore, MD.
"Math Modeling Activities for a Variety of Undergraduate Courses" JMM 03, Baltimore, MD.
"Introduction to Mathematica" Invited presentation to GISD's high school mathematics teachers for their Continuing Education credit, Aug 02.
"Multivariate Calculus Projects" extended Session ICTCM 01, Baltimore, MD.
"A Capstone in Math Modeling" TX MAA 01, Clear Lake City
Groups & Affiliations
Professional: American Mathematical Society, Association of Women in Mathematics, Mathematical Association of America, Texas Association of Academic Administrators of Mathematical Sciences.
Southwestern Univ Community: Natural Sciences Division Chair, Catholic Student Association co-webmaster
General Community: St. Helen's Catholic Church, Partners In Education including the Business Link Program, PTSA, Girl Scouts
Interests
Family.
Houseplants, including cactus, succulents, African Violets, tropical plants. Tropical fish.
Recycling.
