A face from the past . . . . -- The me that was when
The following are areas of immediate/ongoing interest to me -- I teach/edit/direct them - and they just might interest you.
Editor Emeritus
Editor-in-Chief
Department of Mathematical Sciences, United States Military Academy, West Point NY 10996 USA
Phone: (845)-938-3200. E-mail: Brian.Winkel@usma.edu
(1995 - ) Professor of Mathematics, United States Military Academy and Director of Center for Faculty Development
(2007 - ) Founder (1990) and Editor-in-Chief of PRIMUS: Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies
(2006 - ) Founder (1977) and Editor-in-Chief (Emeritus) of CRYPTOLOGIA
(1990 - 2006) Founder and Editor-in-Chief/Publisher of PRIMUS: Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies
(1977 - 2005) Founder and Editor-in-Chief/Publisher of CRYPTOLOGIA
(1987 - 1995) Professor of Mathematics, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
(1982 - 1993) Founder and Editor/Publisher of Collegiate Microcomputer
(1981 - 1987) Associate Professor of Mathematics, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
(1987 - 1988) (Sabbatical) Visiting Professor of Applied Mathematics, Center for Control Systems, Division of Applied Mathematics, Brown University, Providence RI
(1980 - 1981) (Sabbatical) Department of Mathematics, Michigan Technological University, Houghton MI
(1971 - 1980) Department of Mathematics, Albion College, Albion MI
(1965, 1966) Summer Employment at National Security Agency, Fort Meade MD
(1964-1971) Graduate Teaching Assistant, Graduate Fellowship holder, Journal Assistant for Indiana University Mathematics Journal. Positions held at Michigan State University, SUNY at Buffalo, and Indiana University.
(1971) PhD in Mathematics - Indiana University - Algebra (Noetherian Rings)
(1967) MA in Mathematics - State University of New York at Buffalo
(1964) BS in Mathematics - Wagner College, Staten Island NY
Graduate School
Calculus, Finite Mathematics, Geometry for Elementary Teachers.
Albion College
Calculus, Statistics, Mathematics for Elementary Teachers, Probability and Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Abstract Algebra, Differential Equations (Ordinary), Cryptology, Linear Algebra, First-Year Student Basic Ideas Seminars: Self and Society and Self and Technology.
Michigan Technological University
Calculus for Life Sciences, Microcomputers and Modeling in Undergraduate Life Science Instruction, Microcomputers in High School Science and Mathematics Teaching.
Brown University
Differential Equations (Ordinary and Partial).
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Calculus, Differential Equations (Ordinary and Partial), Probability (Stochastic Processes), Linear Algebra, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Cryptology, Engineering Statics, Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (IFYCSEM), Mathematica Workshops for Mathematics Teachers (9-12), Statics and Design components of IFYCSEM.
United States Military Academy
Discrete Dynamical Systems, Calculus - single and multivariable, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Mathematics, Cryptology, Precalculus Mathematics.
Mathematical Association of America
American Mathematical Society
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges
American Cryptogram Association
(1998- 2002) Co-Principal Investigator with Dr. Tina Straley, for National Science Foundation grant ($259,000), Partnerships: Interdisciplinary Workshops and Materials, to sponsor interdisciplinary workshops during summer of 1998 and 1999.
(1996-2003) Member of CUPM Study Group "Mathematics Across the Discipline" to serve as editor of MAA volume produced from the study.
(1996- 2002) Team Member and Editor for "Project Intermath," a National Science Foundation funded, Mathematics Across the Curriculum project, awarded to COMAP and directed by COMAP and USMA personnel.
(1994-1996) Led team of four college and six high school faculty during the summers in the National Science Foundation sponsored project Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology as a Development Site for Complex, Technology-Based Problems in Calculus.
(1994) Co-presenter at 1994 ASEE meeting (Edmonton Alberta) at Reports from Sponsored Programs session. A Dialogue Between Two Team Players from Two Curricular Innovations: E4 and IFYCSEM.
(1994) Created and Co-directed Cooperative Workshop on Curricular Integration in First-Year Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Curricula, Estes Park - YMCA of the Rockies, 17 - 23 June 1994. Funded by the GE Foundations and the National Science Foundation
(1993) Awarded $26,400 grant from the Arvin Foundation to support four additional Indiana High School teachers to join the National Science Foundation sponsored project Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology as a Development Site for Complex, Technology-Based Problems in Calculus
(1993 - ) Rose-Hulman Management Team Leader for Foundation Coalition Technology-Enabled Education activities
(1993) Awarded $15,000,000 (a principal author) for Foundation Coalition from the National Science Foundation - Engineering Education Coalition. Received $15,000,000 for six school coalition over 5 years - to be matched to bring total project to $30,000,000.
(1993) Organizer and Panel Leader: Report of National Science Foundation Workshop on Evaluation of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Curriculum Reform Efforts. Panel to be presented at the FIE Conference, November 1993, Washington DC.
(1993) Organizer and coordinator of Karl Smith Workshop on Cooperative Learning at Rose-Hulman for Rose-Hulman and Coalition faculty during the summer of 1993.
(1993) Awarded $100,000 grant National Science Foundation, Undergraduate Curriculum Development in Mathematics Program. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology as a Development Site for Complex, Technology-Based Problems in Calculus. See Calculus Problems.
(1993) Organizer and Director of National Science Foundation Workshop on Evaluation of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Curriculum Reform Efforts. Grand Hotel -- Washington DC. 25-26 March 1993.
(1992 - ) Awarded $20,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct a national workshop on the evaluation of curriculum reform in science, engineering, and mathematics reform movements in higher education
(1992) Awarded $31,082 grant and served as Project Director - Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Program: Mathematica Workshops for Mathematics Teachers (9-12) -- Indiana Commission on Higher Education.
(1992) Awarded $50,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. to support faculty and student course developers during summer for Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
(1990) Awarded $90,000 grant from Westinghouse Foundation for evaluation and dissemination activities with regard to Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
(1990) Awarded $150,000 grant from GE Foundation for curriculum development and evaluation activities with regard to Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
(1990) Awarded $50,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. to support faculty course developers during summer for Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
(1990 - 1995) Course co-leader and leader - Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
(1989 - 1990) Awarded $100,000 grant and served as Principal Investigator, National Science Foundation
Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement -- Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
(1989 - ) Awarded $495,000 grant and serve as Principal Investigator, National Science Foundation
Undergraduate Science, Engineering, and Mathematics -- First-Year Engineering Curriculum
(1989 - 1991) Served as National Science Foundation Panel reviewer for Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement proposals and Calculus proposals.
(1989) Awarded $50,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. to lead faculty group during summer to consider issues surrounding possibilities of implementing an Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
(1989 - 1995) Chair and Convenor of the (Rose-Hulman) Presidential Commission on the Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
(1989) Awarded $12,000 grant from Arvin Foundation for purchase of workstations to support Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
(1987) Participant Chautauqua Course in Catastrophes, Chaos, and Fractals
(1986 - 1987) Director of Lilly Faculty Development Project in Applied Mathematics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
(1986) Awarded $18,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. Faculty Development Grant to conduct Applied Mathematics Seminars at Rose-Hulman with guest faculty leader H. T. Banks, Applied Mathematics, Brown University.
(1985 - 1987) Initiator and Coach of Rose-Hulman's Undergraduate Team in Mathematical Modeling Competition
(1978 - 1985) Participant, Faculty, and Co-Director of Workshop, Microcomputers and Modeling in Undergraduate Life Science Instruction, Department of Biology, Michigan Technological University
(1982 - 1985) Faculty and Co-Director of National Science Foundation Workshop, Microcomputers in High School Science and Mathematics Teaching, Michigan Technological University
(1975) Lilly Faculty Fellow in Wilderness Education, Albion College
(1970 - 1971) Journal Assistant Indiana University Mathematics Journal
Awards
Superior Civilan Service Award, Department of the Army, May 2005.
Commander's Award for Civilian Service, Department of the Army, December 1999.
The Outstanding Scholar Award for 1993-94 from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Board of Managers. Awarded at Commencement, May 1994.
Innovative Program Award of 1993 for Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, from the National Electrical Engineering Department Heads Association.
Danforth Associates (with spouse) - The Danforth Foundation, St. Louis, Missouri (". . . to recognize and encourage good teaching and to strengthen the human element of the educational process."), 1973.
Winkel, B. J. Accepted 2008. Modeling with M&M's. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology.
Winkel, B. J. and M. Naylor. Accepted 2008. Biangular Coordinates Redux -- The Joy of Discoveries in a New Kind of Geometry. The College Mathematics Journal.
Winkel, B. J. and A. Rash. Accepted 2008. The Poisson Process: A Topic for All Seasons and Good Reasons. PRIMUS.
Winkel, B. J. 2008. Lessons Learned from a Mathematical Cryptology Course. Cryptologia. 32(1): 45-55.
Winkel, B. J. and K. Landry. 2008. Peak Frequency Responses and Tuned Mass Dampers - Exciting Applications of Systems of Differential Equations. The UMAP Journal. 29(1): 15-30.
Winkel, B. J. 2008. Fourier Series: Optimization Opportunity. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 39(2): 276-284.
Winkel, B. J. 2008. Seeing Around a Ball: Complex, Technology-Based Problems in Calculus with Applications in Science and Engineering Redux. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 39(2): 253-263.
Winkel, B. J., J. Myers, and D. Trubatch. 2008. Teaching Modeling with Partial Differential Equations: Several Successful Approaches. PRIMUS. 18(2): 161-182.
Winkel, B. J. and J. Myers. 2007. Mystery Circuit in Mathematics Class. The UMAP Journal. 28(1): 15-25.
Winkel, B. J. 2005. Teaching Intensely with Technology: A Zero-Sum Game? Mathematica Militaris. 15(1): 13-18.
Winkel, B. J., C. A. Deavours, D. Kahn, and L. Kruh (Eds.). 2005. The German Enigma Cipher Machine: Beginnings, Success, and Ultimate Failure. Norwood MA: Artech House.
Winkel, B. J. 2004. Personal Research Enhances One's Own Mental Condition and Relationship with Students. Mathematica Militaris. 14(3): 14-18.
Winkel, B. J. 2004. Curricular Changes -- Some Lessons Learned. Mathematica Militaris. 14(1): 11-13.
Winkel, B. J. 2003. Wreckless Abandon. Mathematica Militaris. 13(1): 12-16.
Winkel, B. J. 2002. The Development of a More Interdisciplinary Academic Culture. In Changing Core Mathematics (ed. Chris Arney and Donald Small). MAA Notes #61. Washington DC: The Mathematical Association of America. pp. 43-47.
Winkel, B. J. 2002. Peer Grading. Mathematics Teacher. 95(5): 343.
Winkel, B. J. 2001. Getting to the Mall: An Activity for Problem-Solving. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 32(6): 921-931.
Winkel, B. J. 2001. Misteaks Can Teach You Things. Mathematica Militaris. 11(1): 6-11.
Winkel, B. J. 1999. The development of a more interdisciplinary academic culture. In Proceedings of the Interdisciplinary Workshop on Core Mathematics, 4-7 November 1999. West Point NY. pp. 7-10.
Winkel, B. J. 1999. Formative Assessment During Complex, Problem-Solving, Group Work in Class. In MAA Notes on Assessment Practices in Mathematics, MAA Notes #49. Washington DC: The Mathematical Association of America. pp. 120-122.
Winkel, B. J., D. Kahn, L. Kruh, G. Mellen, and C. Deavours (Eds.). 1998. Selections from Cryptologia: History, People, and Technology. Norwood MA: Artech House.
Winkel, B. J. 1998. Rocks in Your Head: Data Analysis Project. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 29(5): 773-779.
Winkel, B. J. 1997. In Plane View: An Exercise in Visualization. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 28(4): 599-607.
Winkel, B. J. and Aaron Klebanoff. 1996. A WWW Site for Complex, Technology-Based Problems in Calculus with Applications in Science and Engineering. ICTM '96 Proceedings.
Winkel, B. J. 1996. Visualization Activity Using CAS. Computer Algebra Systems in Education NEWSLETTER. Number 25. March 1996. 1-5.
Winkel, B. J. 1996. Journaling at the United States Military Academy. Mathematica Militaris. 6(2): 3.
Winkel, B. J. and A. Klebanoff. 1996. Integrating Calculus with Science and Engineering: A New WWW Site. MAA News Letter - Indiana Section. Spring 1996.
Winkel, B. J. and A. Klebanoff. 1996. Technology-Based Problems in Calculus from Science and Engineering. Proceedings of the 1996 ASEE Conference. June 1996. Session 1265 - Applications in the Mathematics Classroom, Paper 126503, Conference CD-ROM.
Winkel, B. J. 1995. Keep on Moving -- Energizers in Mathematics Education Reform. In Project Impact: Disseminating Innovation in Undergraduate Education. Conference Proceedings. 31 May - 3 June 1994. Arlington VA: National Science Foundation. pp. 67-71.
Winkel, B. J. 1994. Peer Grading. From UME Trends. 1(5): 2, 7. Reprinted in You're the Professor - What Next? MAA Notes Number 35. Ed. Betty Anne Case. Washington DC: The Mathematical Association of America. B-III-81-82.
Winkel, B. J. 1994. Ants, Tunnels, and Calculus: An Exercise in Mathematical Modeling. Mathematics Teacher. 87(4): 284-287.
Winkel, B. J. 1994. Modeling mixing problems with differential equations gives rise to interesting questions. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 25(1): 55-60.
Winkel, B., J. E. Froyd, and G. Rogers. 1993. An Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics: Innovative Research in the Classroom. Proceedings of the National Heat Transfer Conference.
Winkel, B. J. 1993. NeXTStep (InterfaceBuilder) Software Applications in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. Collegiate Microcomputer. 11(4): 275-285.
Winkel, B. J. and G. Rogers. 1993. Report of Conference on Assessment and Evaluation of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Curricula. Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education 1993 Conference. 6-9 November 1993.Washington DC. 367-371.
Winkel, B. J. and G. Rogers. 1993. Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Nature, Evolution, and Evaluation. Proceedings of the 1993 ASEE Conference. June 1993. 186-191.
Winkel, B. J. and J. E. Froyd. 1992. An Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics: Progress, Pitfalls, and Promise. Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education 1992 Conference. 11-15 November 1992. Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN. 557-562.
Winkel, B. J. et al. 1992. Engineering Education Renovation: Do We Go It Alone? Proceedings of the Conference on Engineering Education: Curriculum Innovation and Integration. 5-10 January 1992. Santa Barbara CA.
Winkel, B. J. et al. 1991. An Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics: Experiences, Accomplishments, and Future Plans. Proceedings, Conference on New Approaches to Undergraduate Engineering Education III. Engineering Foundation, 1992. 47-59.
Winkel, B. J. 1991. Let Them Wow You! 1991. Mathematica in Education. 1(1): 8-11
Winkel, B. J. 1991. Graphical Feedback for Teaching Fourier Series. Collegiate Microcomputer. 9(1): 55-58.
Winkel, B..J. 1991. Why PRIMUS? PRIMUS. 1(1): 1-4.
Winkel, B. J. and J. E. Froyd. 1990. Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. Report to the Sigma Xi Workshop on Entry-level Undergraduate Courses. Racine WI: Wingspread/Johnson Foundation. 22 June. Available as part of larger report at http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/23/df/bc.pdf pp. 53-57
Winkel, B. J. 1990. First-Year Calculus Students as In-Class Consultants. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 21(3): 363-368.
Winkel, B. J. 1989. Peer Grading. UME Trends. 1(5): 2, 7.
Winkel, B. J., D. Kahn, L. Kruh, G. Mellen, and C. Deavours (Eds.) . 1989. Cryptology: Machines, History, and Methods. Norwood MA: Artech House.
Winkel, B. J. 1989. Designated Student Grading as a Learning Device. Small College Creativity. 1(1): 33-36.
Winkel, B. J. and J. E. Froyd. 1989. An Integrated, First-Year Engineering Curriculum. Proceedings of the 1989 Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education. Lincoln NE. 25-29 June 1989. 466-468.
Winkel, B. J. and J. E. Froyd. 1988. A New Integrated, First-Year Core Curriculum in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science: A Proposal. Proceedings of the 1988 Frontiers in Education Conference. Santa Barbara CA. October 22-25 1988. 92-97.
Winkel, B. J. 1988. TeX, The Software Used to Produce this Journal. Collegiate Microcomputer. 6(1): 91-96.
Winkel, B. J., D. Kahn, L. Kruh, G. Mellen, and C. Deavours (Eds.) . 1989. Cryptology: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Norwood MA: Artech House.
Winkel, B. J. 1987. TeX: Is this Artistic Technical Typesetting for You? Educational Technology. August: 19-21.
Winkel, B. J. 1984. dy/dx in Cell A1: A Book Review. Collegiate Microcomputer. 3(1): 79-80.
Winkel, B. J. 1984. Algebra Arcade: Software Review. Collegiate Microcomputer. 2(3): 237-240.
Winkel, B. J. 1984. Who's on First? What's on Second? -- Software Review of Computer Simulator. Collegiate Microcomputer. 2(2): 187-189.
Winkel, B. J. 1984. Bennett's Treat: A Book Review. Collegiate Microcomputer. 1(2): 147-148.
Winkel, B. J. 1984. Word Processing for Academia. Collegiate Microcomputer. 1(2): 124-128.
Winkel, B. J. 1978. Word Ways, A Journal Worth Going Your Way. CRYPTOLOGIA . 1(3): 232-234.
Winkel, B. J. 1979. Elementary (My Dear Watson) Differential Equation. Mathematics Magazine. November: 315.
Winkel, B. J. 1978. Casanova and the Beaufort Cipher. CRYPTOLOGIA . 2(2): 161-163.
Winkel, B.J. 1977. Adventures in Perceptions - A Film Review. The American Mathematical Monthly. 84(7): 582.
Winkel, B. J. 1977. Poe Challenge Cipher Solutions. CRYPTOLOGIA . 1(4): 318-325.
Winkel, B. J. 1977. Poe Challenge Cipher Finally Broken. CRYPTOLOGIA . 1(1): 93-96.
Winkel, B. J. 1977. Why Cryptologia? CRYPTOLOGIA . 1(1): 1-3.
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