Jerry Dwyer, Ph.D.
Email: jerry.dwyer@ttu.edu
Phone: 806-834-7399
Office: Education 104A
Dr. Jerry Dwyer has a PhD in computational mathematics from the National University
of Ireland. He worked for many years in computational mechanics related to fracture,
composite materials and glaciology. In recent years, he has focused on issues of mathematical
education and outreach and he has developed a wide range of K-12 outreach projects. His
current interests include the mathematical education of teachers, undergraduate STEM
learning and retention in the STEM disciplines, the scholarship of outreach, and computational
mathematics. He is also interested in international outreach and has worked with university
and K-12 educators in Africa.
Education
- PhD, National University of Ireland, Applied Mathematics - 1986
- MSc, National University of Ireland, Computer Science - 1982
- BA, National University of Ireland , Mathematical Science- 1980
Areas of Expertise
- Mathematical education of teachers
- Undergraduate STEM learning
- Complex dynamics
College of Education
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Address
Texas Tech University, College of Education, 3002 18th Street Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
(806) 742-2377 -
Email
educ.webmaster@ttu.edu