Hannah Callender

Hannah Callender
Postdoctoral Fellow
Institute for Mathematics and Its Applications
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Office: Lind Hall 350
Phone: (612) 626-1815
Email: callende@ima.umn.edu

FUTURE HOME

In the fall of 2009 I will be joining the University of Portland Mathematics Department.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Mathematics, Vanderbilt University, August 2007
M.S., Mathematics, Vanderbilt University, May 2003
B.A., Mathematics with minors in Computer Science and Music, Wesleyan College, May 2001

RESEARCH

I am interested in the areas of mathematical biology and biomathematics education. My Ph.D. research focused on the application of differential equations to cellular signaling pathways. In particular, I worked on the development and mathematical analysis of an ordinary differential equations model of the uridine 5'-diphosphate signaling pathway in the RAW 264.7 macrophage. From May 2004 to July 2007 I conducted my research in the H. Alex Brown lab in the Vanderbilt Pharmacology Department. While in the lab, I also helped to develop new methodology pertinent to my model as well as performed the necessary experiments to obtain missing parameters for the model.

Since my arrival at the IMA, I have continued my research in cellular signaling and have also become interested in the modeling of cell motility, in collaboration with my mentor, Hans Othmer. Click here for a brief yet more detailed explanation of my current research in cell motility. I have also recently started collaborations with researchers in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota. Our primary research involves the development and analysis of Model Eliciting Activities (MEAs). One of my long-term goals in math education is to enhance current biomath curricula (particularly at the undergraduate level) and, in doing so, to spark more student interest in the beauty, relevance, and importance of mathematics in our everyday lives.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Summer 2009:

• I am working with three undergraduates through an IMA sponsored REU on Objective Structures. Check out our website for more information: Summer 2009 REU
  
  
• I am also working with an undergraduate from the University of Minnesota through the university's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).

TEACHING

Courses I've taught at the University of Minnesota Mathematics Department:

MATH 2373: Linear Algegra and Differential Equations for IT students

Information for students:
• MyU link to course website (Webvista)
• My Office Hours: MW 2:00-3:00 and other times by appt
• Ji Hee's Office Hours: M 10:00-12:00, Th 9:00-10:00 and 11:00-12:00
• Brandon's Office Hours: MW 1:00-2:00, Th 10:10-11 and 1:25-2:15
• Esther's Office Hours: M 10:10-11:00 and Th 2:30-3:20
• U of MN math department tutoring schedule

• Summer 2007: Math 150A (first semester calculus)
• Spring 2004: Math 155A (accelerated first semester calculus)
• Fall 2003: Math 155A (accelerated first semester calculus)
• Summer 2003: Math 155A (accelerated first semester calculus)
• Spring 2003: Math 150B (second semester calculus)
• Fall 2002: Math 150A (first semester calculus)

• Fall 2006: Math 155B, section 01 (accelerated second semester calculus)
  Instructor: Brett Wick, click here for general course information
• Fall 2006: Math 155B, section 03 (accelerated second semester calculus)
  Instructor: Christoph Walker, click here for general course information
• Spring 2002: Math 150B (second semester calculus)
• Fall 2001: Math 150A (first semester calculus)

OTHER INTERESTS

I recently completed the Twin Cities marathon (my first marathon) with Team in Training to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Additional interests include playing guitar and singing, snowboarding, surfing, volleyball, softball, tennis, cycling, and most anything outdoors.

Vandy Math Links

Math department homepage Math department links page Undergraduate Seminar Homepage