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Participant Biographies
Dr. Rhonda D. Fitzgerald
I am an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA. I earned a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from Virginia Commonwealth University on the Medical College of Virginia Campus in Richmond, VA in 2009. At Norfolk State I’ve taught Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Statistics I &II, and Design and Analysis of Experiments.
Dr. Demetris L. Geddis
My goal as a teacher is to transfer theoretical and practical knowledge to students. Many studies have shown that the more senses one uses in the acquisition of new knowledge, the more likely the transfer of knowledge will be a success. I not only want to lecture to my students in a manner such that they will hear and may visually see the content covered, but I would like to provide an environment where the students actively participates in discussions and hands-on activities.
Dr. Shahrooz Moosavizadeh
As chair and Professor of Mathematics I oversee the daily operations of the Department of Mathematics at Norfolk State University (NSU). I graduated from Old Dominion University three times, receiving an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering and M.S. and Ph.D. in Applied and Computational Mathematics.