Education
Master of Arts: State University of New York (Geneseo) Geneseo, NY, 1973 (Mathematics)
Research and Practice Interests
My main interest is in helping students learn. Using technology effectively (Mathematica) to achieve that goal is also of interest.
Positions and Work Experience
1969 -1979 Associate Professor and Department Head, Head of department of 22 full time and 30+ part time faculty. Supervised secretaries. Handled budget. Oversaw RPT., Monroe Community College (SUNY), Rochester, NY
1979 -1984 Associate Professor/ Professor /Division Director, Oversaw division of 11 disciplines ("Division of Mathematics and Science"), Mattatuck Community College, Waterbury, CT
1984 -To Present Professor of Mathematics, 1984 - 2010 College of Applied Science 2010 to present College of Arts and Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
1991 -1994 Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, College of Applied Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
1984 -1990 Department Head, Department of Mathematics and Physics College of Applied Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
2000 -2002 Department Head, Department of Mathematic, Physics, and Computing Technology College of Applied Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Research Support
Grant: #USE 9255423 Investigators:Darrell Abney, Bart Braden, Lawrence Gilligan, Chris Christensen 1992 -1993 National Science Foundation Calculus and Computer Algebra Systems Role:Co-PI $169,981 Completed Type:Grant Level:National
Abbreviated Publications
Textbooks Authored
Author/Co-author of twenty-seven texts and e-books including:
Learning Calculus with Mathematica and Vice Versa
2 Books on 1 CD: Exploring Calculus and Differential Equations [An e-book in pdf Format]
Exploring Calculus and Differential Equations with the TI-89 and TI-92 Plus
Exploring Precalculus with the TI-89, TI-92 and the TI-92Plus
The Ti-86/85 Reference Guide
Mastering the TI-92: Explorations from Algebra through Calculus
Applied Calculus, 4th Edition
Calculus and the DERIVE Program: Experiments with the Computer, 3rd Edition
The TI-85 ReferenceGuide
Applied Calculus, Third Edition
Linear Algebra Experiments Using the DERIVE Program
Precalculus Experiments with the TI-81 Graphics Calculator
Precalculus Experiments with the Casio Graphics Calculator
Calculus and the DERIVE Program: Experiments with the Computer, 2nd Edition
Calculus and the DERIVE Program: Experiments with the Computer
Calculus with Applications
Applied Calculus, 2nd Edition
Elements of Computer Mathematics
Basic Algebra for College Students, 2nd Edition
Applied Calculus
Intermediate Algebra for College Students, 2nd Edition
College Algebra and Trigonometry
College Algebra
Finite Mathematics with Applications to Life, 2nd Edition
Intermediate Algebra
Basic Algebra: A Semi-Programmed Approach
Finite Mathematics: an Elementary Approach
Textbooks Edited
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 4th Edition by Allen R. Angel
Elementary Algebra, 8th Edition by Allen R. Angel and Dennis Runde
Presentations
Invited Presentations
Lawrence Gilligan (1994. ) (In Press. ) Learning Visually with DERIVE .The International DERIVE Conference, Plymouth, England. Conference. . Level:International
Lawrence Gilligan (2006. ) (In Press. ) Things that Work for Me .Invited Guest Speaker AMATYC National Conference, Cincinnati, OH. Professional Meeting. . Level:National
Lawrence Gilligan (11-2006. ) (In Press. ) Things that Work for Me .Keynote speaker annual Meeting of the Louisiana and Mississippi Mathematics Assoc. of Two-Year Colleges, Lafayette, Louisiana. Professional Meeting. . Level:Regional
Lawrence Gilligan (1995. ) Using Technology in Collegiate Mathematics .Invited Visiting Speaker, Brazil, 1995 including keynote speaker at the First DERIVE Conference of Brazil, Petrópolis, and speaking engagements in Porto Alegre, Florianópolis, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Natal, Invited Visiting Speaker, Brazil, 1995 including keynote speaker at the First DERIVE Conference of Brazil: Petrópolis, Porto Alegre, Florianópolis, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Natal. Level:International
Lawrence Gilligan (1993. ) Learning Visually: DERIVE in the Calculus Laboratory .The Second KREMS Conference on Mathematics Education: Teaching Mathematics with DERIVE, Krems, Austria. Level:International
Lawrence Gilligan and Michael Gallo (1982. ) BASIC Programming .Four-hour mini course AMATYC National Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Level:National
Lawrence Gilligan (1988. ) Using Spreadsheets in Calculus and Precalculus Courses .Four-hour mini course AMATYC National Conference, Calgary, CA. Level:National
Lawrence Gilligan (1985. ) Graphing and Micrcomputer Graphics: Applied Linear Transformations .Workshop Annual AMATYC Conference, Memphis, TN. Level:National
Lawrence Gilligan (1996. ) From Reform to Revolution: Using the TI-92 in Calculus .Two-hour workshop Annual AMATYC Conference, Long Beach, CA. Level:National
Lawrence Gilligan (2007. ) (In Press. ) Invited Convocation Address .Freshman Class, Center for Access and Transition (CAT), Cincinnati, OH. UC. . Level:University
Lawrence Gilligan (1991. ) Beginning DERIVE .Mini-course at Fourth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Portland, OR. Level:National
Lawrence Gilligan (01-03-2007. ) (In Press. ) TEACHING: Some Things That Work for Me .Invited Presentation: Mathematics Department Faculty Development, Univ of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN. Other Institution. . Level:State
Lawrence Gilligan (07-14-1998. ) (In Press. ) An Introduction to the TI-92 .Conference, Gettysburg, PA. Other Institution. . Level:National
Lawrence Gilligan (04-24-1998. ) (In Press. ) An Overview of Computer Algebra Systems in the Mathematics Curriculum .Invited Technology Presentation via AMATYC, Manatee Community College, Florida. Other Institution. . Level:State
Service
(Educator Search Committee ) Committee Chair Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 06-09-2011 -09-15-2011
(Budget and Priorities Committee ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 09-01-2011 -06-30-2013
(Calculus Committee ) Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 07-01-2011 -To Present
(Educator Search Committee 2011-2012 ) Committee Chair Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 09-10-2011 -To Present
(University Goldwater Scholarship Committee ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 11-21-2011 -01-01-2012
Courses Taught
32-MATH-178 ALGEBRA & TRIG I Level:Undergraduate
15-MATH-251 CALCULUS I Level:Undergraduate
Advanced Technical Calculus Level:Undergraduate
15-MATH-227H HONORS APP CALC II Level:Undergraduate
15-MATH-227 APPLIED CALC II Level:Undergraduate
15-MATH-305 GEOM FOR TEACHERS Level:Undergraduate
15-MATH-305 GEOM FOR TEACHERS Level:Undergraduate
15-MATH-251 CALCULUS I Level:Undergraduate
Math for Middle School Teachers III (Geometry) Level:Undergraduate