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Hi y'all! I'm Kaitlin!
Hi y'all! I'm Kaitlin!
Most recently (24-25 AY), I was a Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College. In Summer 2025, I had the honor of teaching advanced middle school students at Camp Conway with National Math Camps!
My research interests include low-dimensional topology and knot theory. More specifically, I enjoy virtual unknotting of virtual torus knots!
I earned my Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in August 2024 with much gratitude for my advisor Mark Brittenham. Before that, I earned my B.S. in mathematics in May 2018 from Sam Houston State University. (eat 'em up kats!)
While topology is my main research focus, I am also involved in math education; specifically, I am interested in how we can co-create inclusive, equitable, and joyful math experiences with both learners and educators, as well as how we can practice radical acceptance to pursue a more rich and unapologetically human math community.
I am proud to share that in Spring 2022, I received the college-wide awards UNL CAS Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Award and UNL ODI Promising Leader Award! Check out this related article! I too am proud to share that I received department awards during the 22-23 AY, all of which can be found in my CV.
Outside of work, I enjoy crocheting, writing poetry, having a cute little drink, and feeling the sun on my skin!
Non-math things I am currently learning: digital art, the korean language, western astrology (it's basically the unit circle of the stars!)
Speaking of stars... 👀 check out my MGB 2021 Rising Stars profile!
You can learn more about me, my teaching, my research, and my involvement by exploring the menu in the top left corner of the page!
You can learn more about me, my teaching, my research, and my involvement by exploring the menu in the top left corner of the page!
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