My name is Caren Diefenderfer, a professor of mathematics. I noticed your advert for an Applied and Pure Mathematics position. I decided to put forward my application for the position of Faculty Chair of Mathematics and Science Department at New York University, The Courant Institute. I believe that I am not only eligible but also a desirable candidate for the position because I know about applying and understanding mathematical principles across all academic fields.
I completed my undergraduate degree in mathematics from Smith College. As a sophomore, I was awarded the Suzan Rose Benedict Prize for brilliance in undergraduate mathematics. In 1973, I received my A.B. degree in mathematics, Summa Cum Laude, at Dartmouth. In 1980, I received my Ph.D. at the University of California at Santa Barbara.
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I began my teaching career in 1977 at Hollins Collge (later Hollins University), where I worked for forty years, and I rose through the positions from lecturer to full professor. Throughout this time, I worked in different capacities, the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science chair, and also the Division of Natural and Mathematical Science chair. I also served as the Computing Services’ acting director of academics for one year.
Further, I helped develop and lead the Hollins Quantitative Reasoning program, which developed a model for other institutes that wanted to develop their quantitative reasoning requirement. I have active membership in the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). My quantitative reasoning expertise got recognition by being elected as the chair of MAA Special Interest Group in Quantitative Literacy, among other appointments.
For my work as an exceptional educator and leader, as both a professor in the broader mathematical community and at Hollins University, in 2017, I was recognized with a 2017 Haimo Award. I have been a pioneer in the Quantitative Literacy (QL) field, whose objective is to make sure each college student becomes quantitative literate by taking exciting courses at a suitable level. I am also an expert calculus teaching, particularly at the high school level.
Upon joining the faculty, I promise to offer my contribution to expand the learning and teaching of mathematics and help the institution develop its quantitative reasoning requirement. I take this opportunity to thank you for considering my application. I hope to be part of your team soon.
Yours Sincerely,
Caren Diefenderfer
