Dr. Andrew Parker came to Principia after several years as an applied research mathematician at the National Security Agency where he applied mathematical thinking and methods to solve technical problems encountered in the defense industry. At Principia he has taught a full spectrum of courses in mathematics, from college algebra through the calculus sequence to upper-level courses in numerical analysis, statistics, complex variables, topology, and abstract algebra. Dr. Parker has also taught seminar courses in special topics such as cryptography, fractals, and chaos.
Education
- PhD, Mathematics, University of New Hampshire
- MS, Mathematics, University of New Hampshire
- BS, Mathematics, Principia College
Scholarly Interests
- In collaboration with Principia College's Computer Science faculty Dr. Parker has been investigating certain mathematical tools and theories behind machine learning and artificial intelligence and incorporating some of the lessons learned into Principia's mathematics curriculum.
Contributions to the Field
- Published internal papers, delivered several colloquium and conference presentations, and organized an internal technical conference open to several members of the U.S. Intelligence Community (NSA, CIA, FBI)
- Delivered an invited address at a regional mathematics conference
- Sponsored Principia student research presentations at regional conferences
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Mathematical Society
- Mathematical Association of America
Awards
- Principia College Teacher of the Year, 2024
