Casey M. Pinckney
Outreach and Service
Session Leader for Math Circles, Colorado State University
I developed and led a hands-on math session called ”Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey Polyhedra” for 8th- and 9th-grade students. I designed activities with the goals of engaging students in mathematical problems and exposing students to different mathematics topics than are covered in a traditional K-12 education. Summer 2018
Math Day, Colorado State University. 2015 - Current
– Leader for Undergraduate Poster Session and Math Fair
– Moderator for verbal Math Olympiad Team Competition
– Time keeper for student team competitions
– Proctor for PROBE written math exam
Invited Speaker for STEM Jobs Panel, Seattle University. 2016
Provided information and answered questions about pursuing graduate school in mathematics for students participating in Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) mathematics program.
Co-organizer for Greenslopes Graduate Seminar, Colorado State University Math Department. Fall 2016
Association for Women in Science, Seattle Chapter. 2014
Volunteer for the Girls in Engineering, Math and Science outreach program for 7th- and 8th-grade girls, an enrichment program designed to encourage girls to maintain and broaden their interests in science. Served as a mentor and assisted with science activities.
Seattle University Youth Initiative Program. 2012-2014
Volunteer for STEM after-school program for underserved students at Bailey Gatzert Elementary school, developing curriculum and leading science experiments and projects designed to advance students’ understanding of and appreciation for math and science.
Math Olympiad, University of Washington
Volunteer Judge (2016, 2017) and proctor (2014) for oral mathematics olympiad-style competition for grades 6–10