
Matthew D. Salomone
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msalomone@gmail.com
matthematics.com
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Work experience
Bridgewater State University Sep 2022 — Present
Bridgewater State University Sep 2022 — Present
Bridgewater State University Sep 2015 — Present
Launched "Math Boot Camp" program to support students' developmental mathematics
Director, Math Services (2009–2017)
Director of mathematics tutoring and structured learning assistance programs
Bridgewater State University Sep 2009 — Aug 2015
Bates College Sep 2008 — June 2009
University of Arizona Sep 2006 — June 2008
Education
Ph.D., Mathematics Sep 2001 — June 2006
Adviser: Zhihong Jeff Xia
B.A., Integrated Science Program Sep 1998 — June 2001
Publications
Salomone, M. and Marcotte, J. (2014). Loxodromic Spirals in M.C. Escher's ''Sphere Surface.'' Journal of Humanistic Mathematics 4 (2), 25-46.
Salomone, M. (2013). Exploring Abstract Algebra II. YouTube lecture series, Creative Commons licensed. 57 videos, 11 hours total runtime.
Burgiel, H. and Salomone, M. (2012). Logarithmic Spirals and Projective Geometry in M.C. Escher's ``Path of Life III.'' Journal of Humanistic Mathematics 2 (1), 22-35.
Salomone, M. (2011). Disenfractioned: How a Blind Spot for Fractions May Be a Hindrance to Democracy. Bridgewater Review 30 (2), 24-27.
Salomone, M. and Xia, Z. (2005). Non-planar Minimizers and Rotational Symmetry in the N-body Problem. Journal of Differential Equations 215, 1-15.
Presentations
(2017) Salomone, M. Reviving 'Rithmetic: Quantitative Literacy Across the College Curriculum. Opening Day Plenary Address, Cape Cod Community College, Barnstable, Mass., August 31.
(2017) Salomone, M. and Torosyan, R. Summer Teacher-Scholar Institute, Pedagogy Track, lead facilitators. Bridgewater State University, August 21-24.
(2015) Salomone, M. How "Quantitatively Inclined" are Incoming College Freshmen? Northeast Consortium for Quantitative Literacy (NECQL) Annual Meeting, New Haven, Conn.
(2015) Kling, T., Salomone, M., Waratuke, S. Convincing your Colleagues to Adopt a Common Intra-Departmental Peer-Cooperative Learning Program. AACU/PKAL Crossing Boundaries: Transforming STEM Education, Seattle, Wash.
Teaching Experience
- Linear Algebra
- Multivariable Calculus
- Abstract Algebra
- Geometry & Topology
- Applied Mathematics
- Real & Complex Analysis
- Numerical Analysis
- Knot Theory
- Algebra Readiness
- Integrated Science & Mathematics
- Applied Calculus for Business
- Quantitative Methods for Management
- Mathematics for Liberal Arts
- Strategies for Math Success
Research Interests
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Teaching and Technology
- Faculty Development
- Conformal Geometry & Art
- Geometric Methods in Celestial Mechanics
Conference Service
Conference Organizer, 2016–2017