Research
Interests
Discrete Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Game Theory, Mathematical Psychology, Network Vulnerability, Operations Research, Technology, Mathematics and Science Education.
Recent Grants & Projects:
- 2019 – 2023: Director of Research & Co-Director of Module Development, Women in Computer Science Initiative, funded by the Chancellors Office and the Gates Foundation through Northeastern University
- 2021 – 2030: Director of Education, SENTRY, a DHS Center of Excellence based at Northeastern University, a 10 year project totalling $26 million
- 2018 – 2023: PI and Project Director of DRK-12 Teacher Professional Development for Embedding Computational Thinking in Math and Science funded by National Science Foundation
- 2012 – 2020: PI and Project Director of Planning for a Sustainable Future, at DIMACS, funded by the National Science Foundation
- 2012 – 2016: co-PI and Workshop Manager of Mathematics for Planet Earth 2013+ funded by the National Science Foundation
- 2010 – 2016: PI and Project Director for Value of Computational Thinking Across Grade Levels, DIMACS, funded by the National Science Foundation
- 2010 – 2015: CoPI and Project Director for Interdisciplinary Mathematics and Biology, at DIMACS, funded by the National Science Foundation
- 2009 – 2013: Rutgers Mathematics Department MSP grant for Middle School Teachers
- 2006 – 2010: Manager of the Bio-Math Connection Project work with DIMACS, Rutgers University, funded by the National Science Foundation
- 2009 – 2011: Mentoring of REU students during the summer and beyond, two in 2009 and three in 2010