Lawrence Gilligan

Lawrence G Gilligan

Professor Emeritus

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