Background
Emmett Winslow is on the faculty of the Department of Mathematics and holds a Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Before Porter, Emmett taught developmental and college mathematics at a community college.
Emmett's work centers on teaching and curriculum in applied analysis and differential equations and optimization and operations research, including course redesign and mentoring newer instructors.
Areas of expertise
- Applied analysis and differential equations
- Optimization and operations research
- Undergraduate research and project mentoring
Teaching
Emmett regularly teaches courses in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics. Specific sections and syllabi are listed in the class schedule each term.
Emmett designs courses around clear, visible learning outcomes, frequent retrieval practice, and prompt feedback, and revises the sequence each year based on where students actually get stuck.
Advising and office hours
Emmett advises students in the Mathematics programs and holds weekly office hours during the fall and spring terms, posted on the office door and in the course pages. Prospective students are welcome to email to arrange a visit or a call.
Advising conversations usually cover course sequencing, whether to add a minor or a concentration, and how classroom work connects to internships, research, or graduate study. Students who are undecided are welcome; part of the job is helping them narrow things down.
Recent and representative work
Emmett's recent activity centers on teaching scholarship and curriculum work in applied analysis and differential equations and optimization and operations research. Representative items:
- A redesigned course sequence in applied analysis and differential equations, with open or low-cost materials.
- A conference presentation on teaching optimization and operations research at the undergraduate level.
- Mentoring of new instructors and teaching assistants in the department.
Titles and venues here are illustrative. UW–Porter Falls is fictional; Emmett has no real publication record.
Get in touch
The fastest way to reach Emmett is email (ewinslow@uwporterfalls.edu); messages during the fall and spring terms are usually answered within two business days. Prospective students and families can ask the Mathematics department office to set up a call, a class visit, or a meeting during an admitted-student day.
Fictional information
UW–Porter Falls is a work of parody. Emmett Winslow is not a real person; this profile, the degree, the email address and the background are all invented.