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Courses Taught
The table below summarizes my teaching experience at the Naval Academy. For each course, I have indicated the number of sections taught each semester and identified courses that I coordinated with an asterisk. In addition to the regular course load, I also advised Honors (H), Bowman (B), and Trident (T) student projects that can be seen on the "Student Research" page.
Simulation Modeling
Simulation Modeling
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course students are able to
Create discrete-event simulations using Simio.
Perform statistical test to fit input data to probability distributions for use in a simulation model using Python.
Use Simio and Python to analyze the results of a simulation model.
Apply these skills to analyze an existing real-world system of moderate complexity.
Present analysis through written reports and oral presentations.
Read scientific papers and clearly communicate aspects of the simulation model and results.
Course Development Contributions
The Simulation Modeling course at USNA uses Simio to teach students discrete-event simulation. I have developed a series of course videos for the flipped classroom that use Nimitz Coffee Bar, located in the library, to teach students how to use Simio. I will be teaching this course again this Fall so look for updates here!
Operations Research Capstone Projects
Operations Research Capstone Projects
Students in SA-475 present thier capstone projects on Capstone Day at the US Naval Academy. Student projects used operations research tools to model multiple real-world problems including stadium operations, platform supply vessel logistics, financial access, and underwater search logistics.
Students present their simulation model of a soccer stadium.
Students present their simulation model for platform supply vessels in the North Sea.
Students present their mathematical models to locate banking facilities in Washington, DC.
Students present their mathematical models to search for underwater targets.
Teaching Awards
I was awarded the INFORMS JFIG Teaching Excellence Award - First Place. This Award recognizes pre-tenure faculty members who teach operations research methods or applications have excelled in the classroom. I am so excited to see my work recognized at the national level and be in the company of other amazing colleagues!
I was awarded the Apgar Award for Excellence in Teaching. This Award recognizes the work of a junior faculty member who has had a demonstrable impact on midshipmen and made significant contributions to teaching. I am so lucky that I had an opportunity to help develop the curriculum for simulation modeling from the day I arrived at the Naval Academy and so thankful that I get to work with so many other amazing faculty. I can't wait to continue developing fun and exciting courses for our students to learn more about OR!
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