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Denine Simin

Types:

Bloomsburg University Employee
Title(s)
Professor, Mathematics
Education

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

Master of Arts Degree in Pure Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pure Mathematics, Edinboro University

Bachelor of Science Degree in 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