Contact Info
Office: Dolan Science Center E250
Phone: 216.397.1948
abrandt@jcu.edu
About Me
I was an decent student through high school who entered college wanting to teach high school maths. During college I took my classes seriously, but was (perhaps overly) involved in student activities including music, sport, Greek life, and academic honoraries. Through field experience in my education classes, I quickly realized that I didn't want to spend the rest of my life in a high school. Around the same time I started taking upper level mathematics courses (beyond calculus) and started to really enjoy maths.Deciding that I wanted to teach at the college level, I went to Miami (Ohio) for my Master's degree, where I took my first course in graph theory -- which I liked so much it became the field of research for my continued mathematical training. Wanting to teach something above calculus but unsure if I was cut out for a PhD, I ultimately decided to enroll in the PhD program at University of Colorado Denver before life caught up with me (i.e. before I started making an actual salary to give up if I decided to go back to grad school).
Fortunately the PhD attempt worked out. I spent a couple years at Davidson College (a small liberal arts college in North Carolina) and then a few more at Northern Kentucky University (a regional comprehensive university in the greater Cincinnati area) before coming to John Carroll University. I love collaborating on interesting projects, which is especially true for students (so come talk to me if you have or want an idea).
As a Cleveland native, it's really wonderful to be living and working close to family with my spouse, child, and dog (Vizsla-mix around 60 lbs). I've run a few marathons, completed a half IronMan triathlon, and enjoy hiking, back-country camping, and hosting get-togethers with friends.
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