| Name: Alistair Windsor | Department:MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES |
| DEGREES | DISCIPLINE | INSTITUTION | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Mathematics | The Pennsylvania State University | 2002 |
| BCA | Mathematical Economics | Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand | 1996 |
| BSc | Mathematics | Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand | 1995 |
| RANK/POSITION | DEPARTMENT/DIVISION | INSTITUTION/COMPANY/ORGANIZATION | PERIOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Director | West Tennessee STEM Hub | Tennessee STEM Innovation Network | 2020- |
| Associate Professor | Mathematical Sciences | University of Memphis | 2013- |
| Director | Institute for Intelligent Systems | University of Memphis | 2017-2024 |
| Co-Director | TigersTeach | University of Memphis | 2012-2014 |
| Assistant Professor | Mathematical Sciences | University of Memphis | 2007-2013 |
| Instructor | Mathematics | University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX | 2004-2007 |
| EPSRC Research Associate | Mathematics | Victoria University of Manchester, Manchester, UK | 2002-2004 |
| HONOR/AWARD | INSTITUTION/COMPANY/ORGANIZATION | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence | College of Arts and Sciences, University of Memphis | 2016 |
| Vollmer-Kleckner Scholarship in Science | The Pennsylvania State University | 2000 |
| Charles H. Hoover Memorial Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching | The Pennsylvania State University | 2000 |
| Victoria University of Wellington Graduate Award | Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand | 1997 |
| J. T.Campbell Prize for Statistics | Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand | 1996 |
| Sir Robert Stout Scholarship | Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand | 1995 |
| Alexander Crawford Scholarship | Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand | 1995 |
| Geoffrey A. Rowan Memorial Bursary | Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand | 1995 |
| Macmorran Prize for Mathematics | Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand | 1994 |
| John P. Good Memorial Prize for Mathematics | Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand | 1993 |
| SUBJECT | INSTITUTION |
|---|---|
| Fall 2024 Math 2702 Introduction to Proofs | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2024 Math 2702 Introduction to Proofs | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2023 Math 4721/6721 Numerical Analysis | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2023 Math 2702 Introduction to Proofs | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2022 Math 4261/6261 Abstract Algebra | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2022 Math 4083/6083 Introduction to Chaos | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2021 Math 1910 Calculus 1 | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2021 Math 2421 Honors Calculus 2 | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2021 Math 3411 Honors Seminar in Math 2 | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2020 Math 1421 Honors Math 1 | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2020 Math 4411/6411 Topology | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2019 Math 4261/6261 Abstract Algebra | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2019 UNHP 1100 The Honors Forum | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2019 Math 3402 Honors Math 4 | University of Memphis |
| Fall Math 2018 Math 2422 Honors Calculus 3 | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2018 Math 1910 Calculus 1 | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2017 Math 3581 College Geometry | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2017 Math 4082 Math for Middle School Teachers | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2017 Math 7282 Abstract Algebra for Teachers | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2016 Math 1421 Honors Calculus 1 | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2016 Math 3410/3411 Honors Seminar in Math 1/2 | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2016 Calculus 1 | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2015 Math 3411 Elementary Number Theory | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2015 Math 3402 Honors Math 4 | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2014 Math 3442 Intro Linear Algebra | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2014 Math 1481 Math for Elementary School Teachers 2 | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2014 Math 2130 Differential Equations | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2013 BIOL/CHEM/PHYS 4914 Research Methods/Tigers Teach | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2013 Math 4001 Math Connections, Functions, and Models/Tigers Teach | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2013 Math 7382 Real Analysis for Teachers 2 | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2012 Math 4001 Math Connections, Functions, and Modeling/Tigers Teach | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2012 Math 7381 Real Analysis for Teachers 1 | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2012 Math 7031 Geometry for Teachers | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2012 Math 1480 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 1 | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2011 Math 7026 Number Theory for Teachers | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2011 Math 1482 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 2 | University of Memphis |
| Summer 2011 Math 6019 Proof Methods in Mathematics | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2011 Math 7382 Real Analysis for Teachers II | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2011 Math 1480 Mathematics for Elementary Education | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2011 Math 3410/3411 Honors Seminar in Math 1/2 | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2011 Math 4151/6151 History of Mathematics | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2011 Math 8922 Special Topic - Programming in Mathematica | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2010 Math 7381 Real Analysis for Teachers 1 | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2010 Math 1480 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 1 | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2010 Math 7281 Linear Algebra for Teachers | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2010 Math 1480 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 1 | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2009 Math 7821 Special Topics : Number Theory for Teachers | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2009 Math 3221 Elementary Number Theory | University of Memphis |
| Summer 2009 Math 7681 Probability for Teachers | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2009 Math 4392/6392 Partial Differential Equations II | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2009 Math 7382 Real Analysis for Teachers II | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2008 Thesis (D. Boboc - Mathematics of Image Compression) | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2008 Math 4391/6391 Partial Differential Equations I | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2008 Math 7381 Real Analysis for Teachers I | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2008 Special Problems in Applied Mathematics (Digital Signal Processing) | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2008 Math 4392/6392 Partial Differential Equations II | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2007 Math 1530 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning | University of Memphis |
| Fall 2007 Math 4391/6391 Partial Differential Equations I | University of Memphis |
| Spring 2007 Introduction to Real Analysis | University of Texas at Austin |
| Spring 2007 Advanced Calculus for Applications I | University of Texas at Austin |
| Fall 2006 Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus | University of Texas at Austin |
| Fall 2006 Introduction to Real Analysis | University of Texas at Austin |
| Spring 2006 Introduction to Real Analysis | University of Texas at Austin |
| Spring 2006 Advanced Calculus for Applications I | University of Texas at Austin |
| Fall 2005 Differential Calculus | University of Texas at Austin |
| Fall 2005 Introduction to Algebraic Structures | University of Texas at Austin |
| Summer 2005 Discrete Mathematics | University of Texas at Austin |
| Spring 2005 Advanced Calculus for Applications I | University of Texas at Austin |
| Spring 2005 Real Analysis I | University of Texas at Austin |
| Fall 2004 Real Analysis I | University of Texas at Austin |
| Fall 2004 Integral Calculus | University of Texas at Austin |
| Spring 2004 Mathematics for Engineers II | University of Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Fall 2003 Mathematics for Engineers I | University of Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Spring 2002 Matrices | Pennsylvania State University |
| Spring 2000 Calculus of Several Variables and Vector Analysis | Pennsylvania State University |
| Fall 1999 Lie Groups and Geometry (TA) | Pennsylvania State University |
| Spring 1999 Ordinary Differential Equations and Partial Differential Equations | Pennsylvania State University |
| Fall 1998 Ordinary Differential Equations and Partial Differential Equations | Pennsylvania State University |
| Summer 1998 Ordinary Differential Equations | Pennsylvania State University |
| Spring 1998 Ordinary Differential Equations | Pennsylvania State University |
| Fall 1997 College Algebra | Pennsylvania State University |
| CURRENT DEGREE | NAME | YEAR OF GRADUATION |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Kevin Russell | |
| MSc | Daniel Boboc | 2008 |
| MSc | Scotty G Houston | 2010 |
Zaman, A., Cook, A., Phan, V., & Windsor, A. (2023). A Practical Strategy for Training Graduate CS Teaching Assistants to Provide Effective Feedback. Proceedings of the 2023 Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education V. 1, 285–291. https://doi.org/10.1145/3587102.3588776
Windsor, L. C., Tatara, J. H., Peters, C. B., Kronsted, C., & Windsor, A. (2023). The language of wine reviews. Journal of Wine Research, 34(2), 81–100. https://doi.org/10.1080/09571264.2023.2205116
Chiovaro, M., Windsor, L. C., Windsor, A., & Paxton, A. (2021). Online social cohesion reflects real-world group action in Syria during the Arab Spring. PLOS ONE, 16(7), e0254087.
Giger, J. T., Barnhart, S., Feltner, F., Slone, M., Lawler, M. J., Windsor, L., & Windsor, A. (2021). Validating the eHealth Literacy Scale in Rural Adolescents. The Journal of Rural Health, 37(3), 504–516.
Windsor, L., Yannitell Reinhardt, G., Windsor, A., Ostergard, R., Allen, S. (2020) Gender in the time of COVID-19: Evaluating national leadership and COVID-19 fatalities. PLOS ONE, 15 (12), e0244531
Windsor, L., Cupit, J.G. & Windsor, A. (2019) Automated Content Analysis Across Six Languages. PLOS ONE 14(11): e0224425. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0224425
Nye, B. D., Windsor, A., Pavlik, P., Olney, A., Hajeer, M., Graesser, A. C., & Hu, X. (2018) SKOPE-IT (Shareable Knowledge Objects as Portable Intelligent Tutors): overlaying natural language tutoring on an adaptive learning system for mathematics. International Journal of STEM Education 5 (1), 12
Windsor, L. C., Dowell, N., Windsor, A. & Kaltner, J. (2018) Leader Language and Political Survival Strategies. International Interactions 44 (2), 321-336
Windsor, L. C., Dowell, N., Windsor, A. & Kaltner, J. (2018) Leader Language and Political Survival Strategies. International Interactions 44 (2), 321-336
Ivey, S., Windsor, A. (2018) Using Mid-Semester Evaluations for Increasing Success of STEM Students: A Case-Study. Journal of STEM Education 19 (3)
Campbell, C., McCutcheon, R., Windsor, A. (2018) Independence and Alpern multitowers. Dynamical Systems, DOI: 10.1080/14689367.2018.1504891
Windsor, A. – Lead, Bargagliotti, A. M., Best, R., Franceschetti, D., Haddock, J., Ivey, S. and Russomanno, D. (2015) Increasing Retention in STEM: Results from a STEM Talent Expansion Program at the University of Memphis. Journal of STEM Education 16(2).
R. McCutcheon and A. Windsor
A Characteristic Factor For The 3-Term IP Roth Theorem In Z3N
Electronic Journal of Combinatorics, 21(3).
R. McCutcheon and A. Windsor
D-Sets and a Sarkozy Theorem for Finite Fields.
Accepted to the Israel Journal of Mathematics
A. E. Bargagliotti, F. Botelho,
J. Gleason, J. Haddock, A. Windsor
The Effectiveness of Blended
Instruction in Postsecondary General Education Mathematics Courses.
International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education.
2012, 19(3), 83–94
R. de la Llave, & A. Windsor, A.
Avoiding
Early Closing: A Corrigendum to “Livsic theory for diffeomorphism groups with
applications to conformal structures.”
Ergodic
Theory and Dynamical Systems, 2011, 31(4), 1269-1272
R. de la Llave, A. Windsor.
Smooth Dependence on Parameters of Solution of Cohomology Equations over Anosov Systems and Applications to Cohomology Equations on Diffeomorphism Groups.
Discrete and Continuous Time
Dynamical Systems A, 2011, 29, 1141 - 1154
R. de la Llave, A. Windsor.
Livšic theorems for non-commutative groups including
diffeomorphism groups and results on the existence of conformal
structures for Anosov systems.
Ergodic Theory and
Dynamical Systems, 2010, 30, 1055-1100
A. Windsor
A contraction mapping proof of the smooth dependence on parameters of solutions to Volterra integral equations.
Nonlinear Analysis: Theory,
Methods & Applications, 2010, 72(9-10), 3627 –3634
R. de la Llave, A. Windsor
An application of topological multiple
recurrence to tiling.
Discrete Contin. Dyn. Syst. Ser. S
2
(2009),
no. 2, 315--324.
A. Windsor.
Smoothness is not an Obstruction to Realizability.
Ergodic Theory
Dynam. Systems
(2008), 28
: 1037-1041
B. Fayad, A. Windsor.
A Dichotomy between Discrete and Continuous Spectrum for a Class of Special Flows over Rotations.
J. Mod. Dyn.
1
(2007),
no. 1, 107--122.
B. Fayad, M. Saprykina, A. Windsor.
Non-standard Smooth Realizations of Liouville Rotations.
Ergodic Theory Dynam. Systems
27
(2007),
no. 6, 1803--1818.
I. Melbourne, A. Windsor.
A C∞ diffeomorphism with infinitely many intermingled basins.
Ergodic Theory Dynam. Systems 25 (2005), no. 6, pp 1951--1959.
B. Fayad, A. B. Katok, A. Windsor.
Mixed Spectrum Reparametrizations of Linear Flows on T2.
Mosc. Math. J. 1 (2001), no. 4, 521--537, 644.
Cook, A., Phan, V., Windsor, A. (2022). Improving TA Feedback on In-Class Coding Assignments for Introductory Computer Science. In Proceedings of the 27th ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education Vol. 1 (ITiCSE '22). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, 421–427. https://doi.org/10.1145/3502718.3524746
Nye, B. D., Windsor, A., Pavlik, P., Olney, A., Hajeer, M., Graesser, A. C., & Hu, X. (2015). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Integrating Natural Language Tutoring into an Existing Adaptive Learning System. In International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (pp. 743-747). Springer International Publishing
A. E. Bargagliotti, F. Botelho,
J. Gleason, J. Haddock, A. Windsor
A Report on the Effectiveness of Blended
Instruction in General Education Mathematics Courses.
Proceedings Of The 14th Annual
Conference On Research In Undergraduate Mathematics Education, 2011, 25-38
A. Windsor. Minimal but not Uniquely Ergodic Diffeomorphisms.
Proc. Symp. Pure Math. vol 69, Amer. Math., Soc. Providence, RI, October 2001, pp 809-824.
Graduate Computer Science TA Perspectives on In-Person Pedagogical Training: An Experience Report. A. Zaman, A. S. Cook, V. Phan, A. Windsor. Proceedings of the 2025 Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education. Forthcoming.
"It is important to consult" a linguist: Verb-Argument Constructions in ChatGPT and human experts’ medical and financial advice. C. M. Stewart, J. E. Casal, A. Windsor. Submitted
Topology and Geometry Seminar
Florida State University, October 2011
Erdös Conference
University of Memphis, September 2011
Legacy of R. L. Moore
Conference
Austin, Texas, 17-19 June, 2010
Periodic Approximation in Dynamics
Centro di Ricerca Matematica Ennio De Giorgi, Pisa, Italy
February, 2010
International Conference on
Interdisciplinary Mathematical & Statistical Techniques
University of Memphis, 15-18 May, 2008
Joint AMS/NZMS Meeting
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, Dec 12-15, 2007
Analysis Seminar
Texas A&M University, November 1, 2007
AMS Central Sectional Meeting,
DePaul University, October , 2007
Math Department Colloquium
Trinity University, November 7, 2006
Semi Annual Workshop in Dynamical Systems
Penn State University, November 2-5, 2006
Analysis Seminar
University of Houston, September 29, 2006
Equa-Diff Session on Ergodicity in Dynamical Systems
Hasselt, Belgium, July 22-26, 2003
EuroConference on Ergodic Theory, Geometric Rigidity and Number Theory
Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences, July 3-7, 2000
Dynamical Systems Seminar
University of Surrey, October 24, 2003
Dynamical Systems Seminar
Queen Mary, University of London, October 14, 2003
Dynamical Systems Seminar
Warwick University, May 27, 2003
Dynamical Systems Seminar
Jussieu, Paris, March 28, 2003
Dynamical Systems Seminar
Villetaneuse, March 24, 2003
Pure Mathematics Colloquium
Liverpool University, March 21, 2003
One Day Ergodic Theory Meeting
Victoria University of Manchester, November 13, 2002
Semi-Annual Workshop in Dynamics and Related Topics
Pennsylvania State University, October 11-14, 2001
School of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics Seminar
Victoria University of Wellington, July 31, 2001
A Practical Strategy for Training Graduate CS Teaching Assistants to Provide Effective Feedback, ITiCSE 2023, Turku, Finland, July 10-12, 2023
SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems
Hyperbolic Dynamical Systems Mini-Symposium
Snowbird, Utah, May 22-26, 2005
AMS Summer Research Institute: Smooth Ergodic Theory and Applications
University of Washington, July 26-August 13, 1999
| ACTIVITY | AGENCY/SOURCE | AMOUNT | PERIOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-STEM. Bridging the Gaps: Cultivating STEM Identity and Success through STEM Outreach, Networking, and Scholarships (Co-PI, PI: Stephanie Ivey) | National Science Foundation | $1,999,581 | 2/2025 – 1/2029 |
| Multimodal Signaling and Communication Analysis of World Leaders (Co-PI, PI Leah Windsor) | National Science Foundation | $450,000 | 2021-2024 |
| Improving TAs Feedback Quality in Introductory CS Courses (Co-PI, PI Amy Cook) | National Science Foundation | $395,014 | 2021-2024 |
| Multilingual Approaches to Corpus Diversification (Co-PI, PI Leah Windsor) | Minerva Initiative, Department of Defense | $198,898 | 2018-2019 |
| Math, Science Partnership (Co-PI, Ben McCarty PI) | Tennessee Higher Education Commission (subcontract from Shelby County Schools) | $109,127 (U of M subcontract) | 2013 - 2014 |
| 5th Grade Mathematics Professional Development (Co-PI, Ben McCarty PI) | Tipton County Schools | $8,000 | 2013 |
| Adaptive, Generalizable, Intelligent Tutors for Naval Training and Education (Senior Personnel) | Office of Naval Research | $700,000 | 2012- |
| Tigers Teach (Co-Director) | Tennessee Higher Education Commission | 1,912,968 | 2012 - 2014 |
| S-STEM Supporting a New Generation | National Science Foundation | $574,848 | August 2012 - August 2016 |
| Mobiles, Math, INquiry, & Data (mMIND) (Co-PI – PI Michael Grant, ICL) | Tennessee Higher Education Commission | $199,553 | July 2012 - December 2013 |
| ITQ Securing the Foundation of the Algebra Pyramid (PI, Co-PI Alfred Hall II, ICL) | Tennessee Higher Education Commission | $67,441 | January 2012 - December 2012 |
| Inquiry-Based Learning for In-Service High School Teachers | The Educational Advancement Foundation | $29,814 | August 2008 - August 2011 (extended) |
| Math Science Partnership Grant: Teacher Excellence: Ensuring Student Competitiveness (Senior Personnel - West TN Site) | Tennessee Department of Education (subcontract from MTSU) | 2008 - 2009 | |
| MemphiSTEP: A STEM Talent Expansion Program at the University of Memphis | National Science Foundation | $2,000,000 | 2008 - 2013 Senior Personnel (2011-2013), Co-PI (2013) |
| PROJECT | PARTICIPANTS | PERIOD | SPONSORSHIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2 Math Enrichment Cohort | 8th Grade Students in MCS | 2011 | |
| Math At Memphis | Memphis High School Students | 2009 | |
| Mu Alpha Theta Induction | White Station High School | ||
| Saturday Morning Math Group | Austin High School Students | NSF |
| UNIVERSITY | COMMITTEE/ACTIVITY | PERIOD |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | University of Memphis Research Council | 2022- |
| University of Memphis | Faculty Senator (Chair, Committee on Committees, 2023-2024) | 2022-2024 |
| University of Memphis | Faculty Senator (Budget and Finance, 2023-2024) | 2022-2024 |
| University of Memphis | University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | 2021-2023 |
| University of Memphis | College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | 2017-2023 |
| University of Memphis | Department of Mathematical Sciences, Undergraduate Recruitment and Outreach | 2013- |
| University of Memphis | Department of Mathematical Sciences, Math/STEM Outreach(Chair) | 2013-2017 |
| University of Memphis | Department of Mathematical Sciences, STEM Education & Math Bootcamp (Chair) | 2012-2017 |
| University of Memphis | Department of Mathematical Sciences, Assessment Committee | 2012-2013 |
| University of Memphis | Department of Mathematical Sciences, Honors Recruiting Committee | 2010-2012 |
| University of Memphis | Search Committee | 2011-2012 |
| University of Memphis | Department of Mathematical Sciences, Graduate Curriculum Committee | 2009-2010 |
| University of Memphis | Department of Mathematical Sciences, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | 2007-2008 |
| ORGANIZATION/COMPANY | PERIOD |
| Institute for Higher Education Common Core Advisory Board | July 2012 - July 2014 |
| Partnership for Assessing the Readiness for College and Career Mathematics Core Leadership Review Committee | June 2012 – |
| Academic Year (please indicate year) | Course # | Course Name | Credit Hours | Percent Taught | Enroll | Labratory Supervised(S)/Instructed(I) | New Preparation (Y) /(N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | MATH 2702 | Introduction to Proofs | 3 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Spring 2024 | MATH 2702 | Introduction to Proofs | 3 | 100 | |||
| Fall 2023 | MATH 4721 | Numerical Analysis | 3 | 100 | 6 | ||
| Spring 2023 | MATH 2702 | Introduction to Proofs | 3 | 100 |