Objectives and Interests
I intend to pursue an academic career in the field of mathematics studying geometric topology, and to be an active contributor to the mathematics and education communities.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics, from SUNY University at Albany, Received May 2019
GPA: 3.9
Advisor: Boris Goldfarb
Dissertation: Coarse Geometric Coherence Notions
This dissertation relates coarse geometry and algebraic K-theory in topology/geometry. It investigates asymptotic dimension, decomposition complexity, Property A, coarse embeddability, and generalizations of coherence, with the goal of determining sufficient conditions to satisfy the Borel conjecture regarding the rigidity of aspherical manifolds.
Master of Arts, Mathematics, from SUNY University at Albany, Received May 2016
GPA: 3.943
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (Pure Mathematics Concentration), from Fordham University, Received May, 2014
GPA: Overall 3.571, Math 3.627
GPA: 3.9
Advisor: Boris Goldfarb
Dissertation: Coarse Geometric Coherence Notions
This dissertation relates coarse geometry and algebraic K-theory in topology/geometry. It investigates asymptotic dimension, decomposition complexity, Property A, coarse embeddability, and generalizations of coherence, with the goal of determining sufficient conditions to satisfy the Borel conjecture regarding the rigidity of aspherical manifolds.
Master of Arts, Mathematics, from SUNY University at Albany, Received May 2016
GPA: 3.943
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (Pure Mathematics Concentration), from Fordham University, Received May, 2014
GPA: Overall 3.571, Math 3.627
Publications
2018 B. Goldfarb, J. Grossman, ``Coarse coherence of metric spaces and groups and its permanence properties." Bull. Aust. Math. Soc., 1-12. doi:10.1017/S0004972718000977
Awards & Honors
Extended Year Funding -- Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
I was awarded tuition remission and a $18,590 stipend by the University at Albany to facilitate research and
progress toward the doctorate.
progress toward the doctorate.
Summer Research Grant at University at Albany -- Summer 2015 & Summer 2016
I was awarded a grant of $3,000, renewable for two years, to fund my continued participation and study of mathematics at the University at Albany during summer intersessions.
Conference Presentations
"Permanence properties for coarse coherence of groups and metric spaces", AMS Spring Eastern Sectional Meeting, April 14, 2019.
"Coarse coherence of groups and metric spaces and its permanence properties", Joint Mathematics Meetings, Jan. 19, 2019.
"Coarse coherence of groups and metric spaces and its permanence properties", Joint Mathematics Meetings, Jan. 19, 2019.
Teaching Experience
Fall 2019 - Present
Lecturer, University at Albany SUNY, Albany, NY
The courses I've taught include:
Fall 2014 - May 2019
Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record), SUNY University at Albany, Albany, NY
The courses I’ve taught include:
Sep 2012 - May 2014
Teaching Assistant (Grader), Fordham University, New York, NY
I assisted professors teaching calculus I & II, linear algebra, and precalculus by grading assignments and exams, and engaging with students regarding course progress.
Nov 2010 - May 2014
College Tutor, Aristotle Peers, Westchester, NY
SAT, SAT Subject Exam, ACT, and AP Course Tutor I tutored high school students for standardized and advanced placement exams.
Lecturer, University at Albany SUNY, Albany, NY
The courses I've taught include:
- Calculus I - 2 sections
Fall 2014 - May 2019
Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record), SUNY University at Albany, Albany, NY
The courses I’ve taught include:
- Precalculus - 1 section
- Calculus I - 2 sections
- Elementary Statistics - 2 sections
- Calculus & Algebra I - 2 sections
Sep 2012 - May 2014
Teaching Assistant (Grader), Fordham University, New York, NY
I assisted professors teaching calculus I & II, linear algebra, and precalculus by grading assignments and exams, and engaging with students regarding course progress.
Nov 2010 - May 2014
College Tutor, Aristotle Peers, Westchester, NY
SAT, SAT Subject Exam, ACT, and AP Course Tutor I tutored high school students for standardized and advanced placement exams.
Professional Associations and Affiliations
Fall 2014 - Present
American Mathematical Society (Member)
Fall 2017 - Spring 2019
Secretary, Albany Mathematics Initiative, a graduate student chapter of the American Mathematics Association. The AMI is an AMS-funded graduate student organization dedicated to the dissemination of math among UAlbany students and to providing opportunities for students to present projects and original research.
American Mathematical Society (Member)
Fall 2017 - Spring 2019
Secretary, Albany Mathematics Initiative, a graduate student chapter of the American Mathematics Association. The AMI is an AMS-funded graduate student organization dedicated to the dissemination of math among UAlbany students and to providing opportunities for students to present projects and original research.
Additional Certifications and Exams
Society of Actuaries, Exam P/1
Society of Actuaries, Exam FM/2
Society of Actuaries, Exam FM/2
