Associate Professor of Mathematics
Office Location: Eckhart Hall, Room 411
Telephone: 630-844-4884
Fax: 630-844-5242
Email Address: gapel@aurora.edu
Born in Aurora, Illinois, I have always had close contact with Aurora University. I was pleased in 2004, when I was hired to work here - while finishing my Ph.D. at Northern Illinois University. I think a good teacher knows when to listen and when to ask questions. But I think a great teacher is motivated by love both for subject and for student.
Education
Ph.D. Pure Mathematics - Northern Illinois University
M.S. Pure Mathematics - Northern Illinois University
B.S. Mathematics - Millikin University
B.S. Computer Science - Millikin University
Areas of Specialization
Actuarial Science
Number Theory
Computational Mathematics
Courses Taught
College Algebra
Contemporary Math
Finite Math
Math for Elementary Teachers I & II
Precalculus
Calculus I, II, and III
Introduction to Advanced Math
Quantitative Business Methods
General Statistics
Probability & Statistics (BS and MS courses)
Linear Algebra
Abstract Algebra
Modern Geometry
Differential Equations
Number Theory (BS and MS courses)
Highlights of Publications, Honors and Professional Contributions
Published: Algorithms for Finding and Proving Balanced Q2 Identities
Presented: Identities Involving the Infinite at local Faculty Symposium
Presented: Proving Certain Identities Using Modular Forms at West Coast Number Theory Conference
Attended: Mathematics Preparation for Elementary Teachers conference at University of Arizona
Serve: as Head Math Coach among coaches at East and West Aurora High Schools
Highlights of Campus Involvement
Helped create new Masters degree for Elementary Teachers
Helped host ICTM Math Contest for local high schools
Proctored Putnam Competition for AU students
Help coordinate Faculty Symposium
Served on Graduate Affairs Committee
Other Interests
Juggling
The Bible
Eating
We have a dog - named Gahmjah (means potato in Korean)
