Westfield State University
Department of Mathematics

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Volker Ecke

Associate Professor
Office: Wilson Hall 411M
vecke@westfield.ma.edu

Phone: (413)-572-5348
Dept. Phone: (413)-572-5349
Fax: (413)-572-5617

Teaching

Math 110: Discovering the Art of Mathematics: Geometry
Math 110: Discovering the Art of Mathematics: Games and Puzzles
Math 352: Foundations: Teaching Mathematics PreK-6
Math 251: Foundations: Geometry and Measurement
Math 342: Actuarial Problem Solving
Math 110: Discovering the Art of Mathematics: Dance
Math 110: Discovering the Art of Mathematics: Art and Sculpture
Elementary Statistics: Math 108
Applications of Mathematics: Math 111

Recent Publications

Revisiting Flatland: Navigating Between the Dimensions, Julian Fleron, Volker Ecke, to appear in "Geometry Focus Edition" of the "Mathematics Teacher" (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics), 2011.
Mathematics and Salsa Dancing, Christine von Renesse, Volker Ecke, Journal of Mathematics and the Arts , March 2011, Vol. 5, No. 1.

Academic Interests

Discovering the Art of Mathematics: Co-PI for an NSF grant to develop materials for Mathematics for Liberal Arts
Inquiry-Based Learning in Mathematics: Member of Project PRIME
Elementary Mathematics Education: Program Director
Actuarial Mathematics Program Director
Contemplative Practice in Higher Education and Math Anxiety
Teaching and Technology
Applicable Mathematics (eg. Creating Shapes in Space Computer Aided Geometric Design)
Algorithmic Algebra and Geometry
Computer and Information Science: Formal Methods in Software Engineering
Mathematical Methods for the Analysis of Parallel and Concurrent Computer Systems

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