Curriculum Vitae                              

Hamide Dogan-Dunlap

University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

Mathematical Sciences Department

e-mail: hdogan@utep.edu

(July. 2008)

EDUCATION

2001 Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Oklahoma, Norman. Graduated in May, 2001.

         Dissertation Advisor : Dr. Curtis McKnight, Professor of Mathematics,

                                                 University of Oklahoma.

         Dissertation title: "A comparison study between a traditional and experimental first year linear algebra program.”

             

1995 MA Mathematics, University of Oklahoma, Norman. December, 1995.

1991 BS. Mathematics, Middle East Technical University (M.E.T.U), Ankara, Turkey (Turkiye). May, 1991.

WORK HISTORY

2002-2007 Graduate Advisor for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Mathematics at UTEP, Mathematical Sciences (about 45 students).

 

2001(Sept)- 2007  Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).

 

2007-Present    Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Texas at El Paso (with Tenure).

 

Courses Taught

 

Calculus

Introduction to Research in Mathematics Education

Technology in Mathematics Classroom

Calculus and Analysis

Matrix Algebra

Linear Algebra

Number Theory and Algebra

Properties of Real Numbers I; Team taught with two education faculty.

Conceptual mathematics for pre-service teachers.

Conceptual Algebra.

Intro to research in mathematics education for  middle school prospective teachers

Technology in mathematics classroom for middle school prospective teachers

Theses.

Graduate seminar (teaching and learning mathematics)

Graduate Research

Individual studies

 

PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

BOOKS

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap, Linear Algebra Education and Technology (In preparation).

BOOK CHAPTERS

H. Doğan-Dunlap, E. Özdemir Erdoğan and Ç. Kılıç (2008).  Mathematiksel Tumevarim: Karşilaşilan Kavram Yangilari ve Öğrenme Güçlükleri (Mathematical Induction: Misconceptions and Learning Difficulties). In M. F. Özmantar, E. Bingölbali, and H. Akkoç (Eds.) Matematiksel Kavram Yanılgıları ve Çözüm Önerileri (Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics and Recommendations). Pegem Academy Publishing. Chapter 11, pp. 293-330 (Invited chapter).

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap and M. Ramos. (2007) Transitioning from University Math Education to First-Year Math Teacher: Examining Data Analysis in a Qualitative Study. In E. Hampton, and S. Peregrino (Eds.) A Toolkit for Educator Research: Research for Mutual Understanding in Diverse Communities. Kendall/Hunt Publishing. Chapter 9 pp. 124-142.

 

 

REFEREED JOURNALS

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap and R. Jordan (2008). Modeling Spiral Growth in a GSP Environment. Journal of Online Mathematics and its Applications (JOMA). Volume 8. February 2008. 18 pages.

 

    Research Papers

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap, J. Dunlap, E. Izquierdo and O. Kosheleva (2007). Learn by Teaching: A Mediating Approach to Teaching and Learning Mathematics for Prospective Teachers.Journal of Issues in the Undergraduate Mathematics Preparation of School Teachers (IUMPST), April, 2007. pp. 1-15.

 

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap. (2006d) “Lack of Set Theory-Relevant Prerequisite Knowledge.” International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology (IJMEST). Vol. 37, No. 4, June 2006. pp. 401-410.

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap. (2006e). Socialization in Online Mathematics Learning Environments. The Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2006, Vol. 6, pp. 3712-3717. (Award winning research paper at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (ISTE)).

C. Torres and H. Dogan-Dunlap (2006) “Technology use in ability-grouped high school mathematics classrooms.” E-Journal of Instructional Science and Technology (e-JIST). Vol. 9, No. 1 (13 pages).

H. Dogan-Dunlap, (2004c). “Computers and Linear Algebra.” WSEAS Transactions on Mathematics. Vol. 3, Issue 3,  pp. 537-542.

 

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap. (2004e) “Visual Instruction of Abstract Concepts for Non-major Students.” The International Journal of Engineering Education (IJEE). Vol. 20. n.4. pp 671-676.

 

 

REFEREED PROCEEDINGS

 

   Research Papers

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap, (2007). Reasoning with metaphors and constructing an understanding of the mathematical function concept. In J. Woo, H. Lew, K. Park and D. Seo (Eds.) Proceedings of the 31st Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME) Seoul, Korea, July 8-13, 2007. Refereed Research papers. pp. 209-217, Volume 2.

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap and Q. Liang, (2006) “Affect Factors: Case of a Pedagogical approach for prospective teachers.” Alatorre, S., Cortina J.L., Saiz, M., and Mendez, A. (Eds), The proceedings of 28th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA). Research Papers. Mérida, México, Vol.2, pp. 717-723. (Proposal refereed).

 

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap, (2006a). “Intermediate algebra students’ nonmathematical prior knowledge and conceptualization of function.” Proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics (at the undergraduate level). Istanbul, Turkey. Refereed paper number 429. 7 pages.

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap, (2006b). “Pre-service Teachers’ Attitude Toward and Perception of Mathematics: Case of a pedagogical approach to teaching and learning.”  Proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics (at the undergraduate level). Istanbul, Turkey. Refereed paper number 430. 6 pages.

 

REVIEWED PAPERS

  

      Research Papers

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap. (2006c) “Socialization in Online Mathematics Learning Environments.” The proceedings of the 2006 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference. Orlando, Florida, pp. 3712-3717.

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap, C. Torres and F. Chan (2005). “Language-Based Prior Knowledge and Transition to Mathematics.” ERIC Education Resources Publication. ED490513.

H. Dogan-Dunlap (2004a) “Changing Students' Perception of Mathematics through An Integrated, Collaborative, Field-Based Approach To Teaching and Learning Mathematics.” ERIC Education Resources Publication. ED490407. 

H. Dogan-Dunlap (2004b). “Pedagogy of Online Courses: Case of Matrix and a Research Mathematics Courses.” The proceedings of the 17th ICTCM (International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics) conference. New Orleans. pp. 68-73.

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap, (2004d) “Computers and Linear Algebra.” The CD-ROM proceedings of the 2004 WSEAS International Conference on Applied Mathematics. ISBN: 968-8457--01-7.

 

H. Dogan (2004). “A comparison Study Between a Traditional and Experimental Program.” Paper presented at the ISCA 10th international conference on Intelligent Systems. ERIC Education Resources Publication. ED482567.

 

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap, (2003). “Technology-Supported Inquiry Based Learning in Collegiate Mathematics.” The Electronic Proceedings of the 16th annual ICTCM (International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics), Chicago, November 2003 (6 pages). 

 

H. Dogan, (2001a). “A Comparison Study Between a Traditional and Experimental Program” published in the Proceedings of the ISCA 10th International Conference on Intelligent Systems, June 13-15, 2001 the Hyatt Arlington, Virginia.

 

 

REPORTS

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap and F. P. Meza. (2008). Summaries of Two Theses on Student Thinking in Linear Algebra. IMAGE, The Bulletin of the International Linear Algebra Society (ILAS). Spring 2008, issue number 40, Spring 2008. pp.18-20.

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap, J. Peeples and S. Lewis (2006). “Women in Math Play.” Association for Women in Mathematics Newsletter, Vol. 36. No. 3. May-June, 2006. pp. 22-23 .

 

OTHER

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap.  (2008). Making Transition to Linear Independence Through Set Theory and a Web Module. Presentations made at the Joint Meetings of the MAA and AMS from the contributed papers sessions on Innovative and Effective Ways to Teach Linear Algebra. San Diego, 2008.

              http://math.pepperdine.edu/dstrong/LinearAlgebra/2008/index.html

 

H. Dogan-Dunlap. Virtual interactive activities for linear algebra.

                       www.math.utep.edu/Faculty/hdogan/home.htm.

 

H. Dogan, (2001b)." A comparison study between a traditional and experimental first year linear  algebra program.” Unpublished Dissertation, University of Oklahoma, Norman.

              It can be found at  www.math.utep.edu/Faculty/hdogan/home.htm

 

 

 

 

Theses

Hong Yue (Thesis) (2008) Concept Maps as Assessment Tools in Mathematics: Comparison with Clinical Interviews. Master’s Thesis directed by Dogan-Dunlap, H. May 7th, 2008 Master’s Thesis, University of Texas at El Paso Library, electronic resources. Best thesis award winner.

 

Sandra Villa (Thesis) (2008) Correlation between Reading and Mathematics performance: An analysis of Stanford Achievement Test Scores in Grades 6-11. Master’s Thesis directed by Dogan-Dunlap, H. April 29th, 2008 Master’s Thesis, University of Texas at El Paso Library, electronic resources.

 

 

Robert Trejo (Thesis). (2007). “Student Thinking Modes Expressed while Determining Linear Independence/Dependence of Sets of Vectors.” Trejo, R., Master’s Thesis directed by Dogan-Dunlap, H. May 7th, 2007 Master’s Thesis, University of Texas at El Paso Library, electronic resources. 6375.

 

Fara Meza  (Thesis). (2007). “Student Thinking Modes: The Case of Solution Sets and Linear Independence from First Year Linear Algebra.” Meza, F., Master’s Thesis directed by Dogan-Dunlap, H. May 17th 2007. Master’s Thesis, University of Texas at El Paso Library, electronic resources. 6391.

 

Lorraine Melgoza (Thesis). (2007). “The Implementation of Positive Descriptive Feedback Based on Daily Assessment in a College Developmental Mathematics Class.” Melgoza, Lorraine., Master’s Thesis directed by Dogan-Dunlap, H. and co-chaired by Lesser, L. April 24th, 2007. Master’s Thesis, University of Texas at El Paso Library, electronic resources.

 

Melinda Ramos (Thesis). (2006). “Do Pre-service Teachers’ beliefs and classroom practices towards mathematics change when they begin teaching?”  Ramos J. M., Master’s Thesis directed by Dogan-Dunlap, H. Master’s Thesis, University of Texas at El Paso Library, electronic resources no: 6255. May, 2006.

 

Christina Torres (Thesis). (2005). “Differences in teachers’ choice of technology and its implementation amongst ability-grouped high school math classes.” Torres, E. C. Master’s Thesis directed by Dogan-Dunlap, H. University of Texas at El Paso Library, electronic resources no: 6070.

 

German Moreno (Thesis). (2003). “Relationships between Interaction, Definition, and Proof.” by Moreno, G. A. Master Thesis directed by Dogan-Dunlap, H. University of Texas at El Paso Library, electronic resources no. 5921, 2003. He successfully defended his thesis in fall 2003, and received the Department’s outstanding thesis award.

 

Papers Graduate Students Published

M. Ramos. (2007) Qualitative Data Analysis: Practicing with raw Data. In E. Hampton, and S. Peregrino (Eds.) A Toolkit for Educator Research: Research for Mutual Understanding in Diverse Communities. Kendall/Hunt Publishing. Chapter 8. pp.100-123.

 

 

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

 

Presented an invited talk, “Thinking Modes Revealed on Students' Responses from an Assignment on Linear Independence” in a Linear Algebra Education Symposium at the 15th Conference of the International Linear Algebra Society (ILAS)) in Mexico, Cancun, June 16-20, 2008. Many presenters at the symposium were well-known mathematics education researchers with established research in Linear Algebra Education.

 

Presented at the Joint Meetings of the MAA and AMS from the contributed papers sessions on Innovative and Effective Ways to Teach Linear Algebra. San Diego, 2008.

 

Presented a Research Report, “Reasoning with metaphors and constructing an understanding of the mathematical function concept” at the PME 32nd in Korea, Soul, July 2007.

 

Selected after a nomination to serve on a panel of experts on setting standards for Collegiate Learning Assessment. 2007.

 

Invited to participate in an international project on linear algebra teaching and learning at the Department of Mathematics Education, Cinvestav-IPN research Institute, Mexico. 2006.

 

Presented at the of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA), Merida, Yukatan, Mexico. 2006.

 

Invited to talk at the GEPCTM conference. October 21, 2006. El Paso Texas.

 

Invited to talk at the AMS regional conference in a special session on undergraduate mathematics education. Connecticut, November, 2006.

 

Invited Talk: “Assimilation and Accommodation of Newly Acquired Mathematical Information.” Talk at the UTEP Mathematical Sciences Department’s Colloquium, 2006.

 

Attended the RUME conference. Piscataway, new Jersey. February 23-26, 2006.

 

Reviewed for the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA) conference.

 

Presided sessions at the Third International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics (at the undergraduate level) (ICTM) conference. June 29-July 5, 2006. Istanbul, Turkey.

 

Selected among many applications to attend the International Workshop on Research in

 

Secondary and Tertiary Mathematics education, July 7-11, 2006. Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey.

 

Presided sessions at the ISTE 2006 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference. Orlando, Florida. March 2006.

 

Worked with a TNE group on a set of questions for the assessment of 4-8 pre-service teacher content knowledge.

 

Chaired and organized the MAA Southwest section meeting, 2005.

 

Served in the Mathematical Association of America Certificate of Meritorious Service regional selection committee, 2005.

 

Invited and served as the chair in the MAA Southwest section for the selection committee for Distinguished College or University Teacher of Mathematics Award, 2003.

 

Invited and served in the AMATYC Teacher Preparation Traveling Workshops as a Facilitator.

 

Invited and served in SBEC Master Mathematics Teacher 4-8 pilot test results review/item revalidation/preliminary standard setting Committee. National Evaluation Systems (NES). April 14-15, 2003; May 12-14, 2003; January 13-14, 2003.

 

Invited and serve on a committee to review draft test items for the SBEC Master Mathematics Teacher 4-8 Texas Examinations for Master Teachers (TexMaT) certification examination, 2002-2003.

 

Reviewer for On-Math Journal.

 

Reviewer for the Journal of Online Mathematics and its Applications (JOMA).

 

Reviewer for the International Journal of Engineering Education (IJEE).

 

Reviewer for the Journal of School, Science and Mathematics (SSM).

 

Reviewer for The North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA).

FUNDED GRANT and SCHOLARSHIPS

 

 

2008-2010 NSF/CCLI Grant: Interactive Online Modules and Take-Home Assignments for Inquiry-Learning to Provide First-Hand Experience in Matrix Algebra Course. Co-PI:  Piotr Wojciechowski. $149,939. Only Ten percent of the submitted proposals are funded.

 

2008 NSF/AWM Mathematics Education Research Travel Grant. Provided support to research conferences.

 

2007 The Richard Skemp Memorial Fund Grant through PME that provide support for research activities.

 

2005  Wolfram. Inc. grant: Four copies of Mathematica to be given to the best two undergraduate  and two graduate presentations at the MAA Southwest section meeting in April 2005.

2005  Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) travel grant to support Tensor groups’ performances at conferences.

2004 “Encountering women in mathematics’ past.” MAA Tensor grant for women in mathematics project with J. Peeples from EPCC. $5000.

2002  UTEP Minority Alliance Program (LS AMP) (Partnership between UTEP and the El Paso Community college to gain high potential students from the Community College to Research programs at UTEP)-$1500 for materials to be used for the research I am conducting with a student from the Community College. $1500.

2002   UTEP University Research Institute (URI) scholarship. $1500.

2002  “An interactive online Laboratory for the enhancement of matrix algebra and calculus III courses” Wolfram Inc. project grant. Grant provided licensing for 25 computers (grant paid partially the cost of the licensing for the first three years) as well as 25 copies of Mathematica and WebMathematica for Mathematics faculty. Total grant approximated to $5000.

 

2001 The Summer AAUP Curriculum Development Award for Placement of In Coming First Year Students in Computer Science Classes with Dr. Rommel from Eastern Connecticut State University. $2500.

Other Approved/Funded Proposals and Supports

Worked on K-12 Master Mathematics Teacher (MMT) State approved proposal with the education and mathematics faculty, 2003.

UTEP NSF/MSP grant support that provided the salaries of 4 Research Assistants whom I conducted research with during 2003-2005.

MSP Support for conference travel expenses, 2003-2005.

MARC support for research with an undergraduate students through conference travel expenses, 2003.

AMATYC (American Mathematics Association of Two year Colleges) Teacher Preparation Traveling Workshop Facilitator support for travel expenses and $500 honorarium, 2003.

Women Count Conference/workshop, Boulder, Colorado, July 29th, 2003. Applied and Received support for travel expenses.

AWARDS and HONORS

2006 Outstanding poster award at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (Among 100 posters) 2006.

2005 Bristol Excellence for Teaching Award at the University of Texas at El Paso, 2005.

1999-2000 Harold Huneke Graduate Scholarship Award (twice); This award is given every year to only two graduate students in recognition of their strong academic records as mathematics graduate students and their demonstrated commitment to mathematics education 1999 and 2000.

 

1987-1991 Scholarships for outstanding undergraduates at  M.E.T.U, Ankara, Turkey (Turkiye).

 

MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES        

International Society of Technology and Education (ISTE).

Jean Piaget Society (JPS).

Mathematical Association of America (MAA).

MAA Southwestern regional section.

American Mathematical Society (AMS)

Association for Women In Mathematics (AWM)

International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME).

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).

 

American Educational Research Association (AERA).

 

Greater El Paso Council of Teachers of Mathematics (GEPCTM)

 

 

SELECTED RECOGNITIONS AND OTHERS

 

Recognized in an MAA Notice on the article “The MAA/Tensor Small Grant program: Ten years Encouraging Women in Mathematics and Science” by F. Fasanelli. February 2005, pp 7-8.

 

Recognized in an article, “Tensor Grant,” appeared in the Southwest Section Newsletter by Joanne Peeples. Vol. 18, N1, October 2004.

 

Interviewed about the cell phone use in classrooms, and cited in the Prospector October12, 2005, pp 5.

 

My biography is included in the Who’s Who of American Women’s 25th Silver Anniversary Edition, 2005.

 

My biography is included in the Academic Keys Who’s Who in Sciences in Higher Education, 2006. See http://sciences.academickeys.com.

 

My biography is included in the Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 2006-2007

 

My biography is included in Who's Who of Emerging Leaders includes internationally recognized individuals as well as select men and women from all significant fields of endeavor, from business and the arts to healthcare and law. 2006-2007.

 

 

Graduate Theses Supervised (I supervised/supervising nine graduate theses).

 

Graduate Theses Committee Service (Served in 13 Graduate Theses committees).

 

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Contracts (I have 6 undergraduate Student contracts).