...Those experiences and the classes helped me meet and speak with many friends who used English as one of their secondary languages, many of whom had strong accents. I treasure their friendships and enjoyed learning about their cultures. I also started a badminton group here in Pittsburgh and sin... (read more)
...My experience in successful applications to Princeton University and Cornell University, competitive fellowships such as the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) and Cornell's Deans' Excellence fellowship, have shown me the power of persuasive writing in app... (read more)
...In addition to my math degree, somewhere along the line I earned a Master’s degree in music. I am also a member of the “grammar police,” and I believe that good communication skills are at least as important in mathematics as in any other subject. Over the years I have taught almost every math ... (read more)