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Denine Simin

Types:

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Title(s)
Professor, Mathematics
Department
Education

Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics — University of Pittsburgh

M.A., Pure Mathematics — University of Pittsburgh

B.A., Pure Mathematics — Edinboro University

B.S., Secondary Mathematics — Edinboro University

Contact Information

Courses Most Commonly Taught

  • Statistics and Geometry
  • Number Systems
  • Basic Statistics
  • Foundations of Mathematics
  • History of Mathematics
  • Calculus 1
  • Real Analysis

Areas of Expertise

  • Math Club Faculty Advisor
  • LHU Cru Faculty Advisor
  • Organized 9th Annual Mathematics competition for 9th-12th graders (Spring 2017)
  • Organized 8th Annual Mathematics competition for 9th -12th graders. (Spring 2016)
  • SMaRT (Science and Mathematics Resource and Technology) Center Director (2000-2015)
  • Co-Principal Investigator for National Science Foundation (NSF) Collaboratives for Excellence in Teacher
  • Preparation in Pennsylvania (CETP-PA) Grant (Fall 1998 – Fall 2010) - $5 million awarded

Courses Developed

  • History of Mathematics
  • Programs Developed
  • Middle School Mathematics Minor

Professional Publications

  • Burkett, Denine. Inquiry-based Learning in a Large Class: Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, in Best Practices for Teacher Preparation in Mathematics and Science: A Monograph from the Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation in PA, August 2004.
  • Burkett, Denine. Lock Haven Celebrates Family Math and Science Night, in CETP-PA Newsletter, Fall 2005.
  • Burkett, Denine. Lock Haven University is on the Move, by CETP-PA Newsletter, Winter 2003.

Professional Presentations

  • Pennsylvania Association of Mathematics Teacher Educations, May 2018
    Title: Meeting the Needs of Developmental Mathematics Students
  • 2011 HUIC –Hawaii University International Conferences On Mathematics and Engineering, June 13 – 15, 2011, Honolulu Hawaii, USA
    Title: The Creation of 14 Mathematics, Science, and Technology Centers For The Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Education Universities Funded By A National Science
  • 2011 HUIC –Hawaii University International Conferences On Mathematics and Engineering, June 13 – 15, 2011, Honolulu Hawaii, USA
    Title: Using Algebra Tiles To Teach Conceptually While Aligning With The Common Core Mathematics Standards
  • Our Lady of Victory Professional Development Workshop, January 17, 2011
    Title: Making Connections to Develop Mathematical Understanding