Malik Fitzgerald

Background

Malik Fitzgerald is on the faculty of the Department of Mathematics and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Before Porter, Malik worked as an operations-research analyst.

Malik'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

Malik regularly teaches courses in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics. Specific sections and syllabi are listed in the class schedule each term.

Malik 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

Malik 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

Malik'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; Malik has no real publication record.

Get in touch

The fastest way to reach Malik is email (mfitzgerald@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.