Paul A. Carr
19728A 13th Dr SE
Bothell, WA 98012
paul@eigenspace.net (preferred contact)
www.eigenspace.net
Education
Western Washington University:
- 2003-2005: Master of Science in Mathematics, 3.86/4.00 GPA. Advisor: Branko Ćurgus
- 1998-2003: Bachelor of Science, cum Laude, with majors in Computer Science and Mathematics
Research and Academic Interests
- Cryptography- particularly AES/Rijndael; modeling block ciphers using Finite Fields.
- Computer Algebra Systems
- Numerical algorithms
- Linear Algebra
- Bad math jokes
Teaching Experience
- 2003-2005: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Western Washington University
- Taught 100-level math courses, including algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, and calculus. Responsibilities included all lectures, testing, and grading, typically for 30-35 students, using the syllabus and exams provided by a lead instructor.
- 2000-2003: Mathematics Fellow, Western Washington University
- Tutored calculus and above at WWU's Math Center.
Courses Taught
- Functions and Algebraic Methods, Fall 2003 and Fall 2004
- Precalculus I, Winter 2004
- Precalculus II, Winter 2005
- Algebra with Applications to Business and Economics, Spring 2004
- Calculus with Applications to Business and Economics, Spring 2005
Talks Given
- "Cryptography: Mathematics Trumps Black Magic", Department Colloquium, Western Washington University Mathematics Department, May 2005
Honors and Awards
- WWU Department of Mathematics Richard Greene Academic Award (awarded to top academic performer of each gender) 2005
- WWU Department of Mathematics Elias Bond Graduate Fellowship (awarded on the basis of academic merit) 2003 and 2004
Additional Information
- Advanced capabilities with C++ programming (employed in industry from January-September 2006)
- Experience with C, Matlab, Java, Assembly, PHP, ASP programming
- Experience with LaTeX, HTML markup
Q: What did Pythagoras say when he was confronted by the square root of 2?
A: "Now there has to be a rational explanation for this..."