Moon Duchin: brief professional biography
Education
University of Chicago, PhD Mathematics, 2005
Harvard University, AB (honors) Mathematics and Women's Studies, 1998
Research
Geometric topology, geometric group theory
Collegiate Teaching Background
| UC Davis | Topics in Geometry, Calculus, Metric Differential Geometry |
| University of Chicago | Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Studies in Mathematics (Groups and Geometry), The Mathematics of Billiards, Gender Studies |
| Cornell University | Calculus, Applied Discrete Mathematics |
| Harvard University | (course assistant) Honors Advanced Calculus, Introduction to Proof, Galois Theory |
Teaching evaluations from the University of Chicago: Math 112 Math 152 Math 151
Community Involvement
Chicago Public Schools, consultant in math classrooms
Boston Public Schools, substitute teaching
involvement in several Chicago-based mentoring programs, especially for
underrepresented minorities
design committee for new charter school in Eastern L.A. county
Other (Academic) Interests
Philosophy, cultural studies, history of science