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Alex Probst

  • Mathematical and Computer Sciences
  • Colorado School of Mines
    Golden, CO 80401
    USA

Education

  • PhD in Mathematics and Computer Science In Progress (Expected Fall 2011) - Colorado School of Mines - Golden, Colorado
  • Doctorate of Computer Science (DCS) (October 2004 July 2005) - Transferred to Colorado School of Mines, did not complete degree. - Colorado Technical University- Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Masters in Engineering (M. Eng.) (Metallurgical) Feb. 2002
  • McGill University Montreal, Quebec
  • Bachelors in Engineering (B. Eng.) (Metallurgical) May 1995
  • McGill University Montreal, Quebec
  • Diploma of Collegial Studies (D.E.C.) - May 1991
  • Marianopolis College Montreal, Quebec - (Deans List)

Research

  • Statistics Education and Tablet Computing
  • Millennials and generational education tendencies
  • Computer Simulation
  • Supercomputers
  • Underwater Acoustic Networks

Interests

  • Humanitarian Engineering
  • K-12 Education
  • Math Education

Publications

  • Probst, A Assessing student improvement in an introductory statistics class to measure the effectiveness of instructional change, MAA Regional Conference, April 2010.
  • Probst, A., Krishnaswamy, A, Singh, V., Moskal, B., Rader, C. - CULTURALLY-RELEVANT SCIENCE CURRICULUM EFFORTS IN A SECONDARY SCHOOL UGANDA, American Society for Engineering Education, June 2009.
  • Probst, A A Multi-Tasking, Tablet PC-based Approach to Teaching Introductory Statistics: Data from the first two years, MAA Conference, April 2009.
  • Probst, A PhD research on a Tablet PC-based classroom intervention for classes in Introductory Statistics, TAPIA conference, Doctoral Consortium, April 2009.
  • Probst, A Developing a Tablet PC-based platform for teaching introductory statistics, MAA Regional Conference, April 2008.
  • Chen, Wu and Probst, A - Scale-up of Gravity Clarifiers and Thickeners from a Dynamic Simulator, AFS Conference Proceedings, March 2000.
  • Probst, A Next Generation Sedimentation Equipment for Ultimate Thickening, Copper 99 Conference Proceedings, October 1999.
  • Xu, M.; Probst A., and J. A. finch Level and Solids Profile Detection in Thickeners Using Conductivity Modeling, Simulation and Control of Hydrometallurgical Processes (Proceedings of the International Symposium). Edited by V.G. Papangelakis and G.P. Demopoulos, Pages 261-270.
  • Gomez, C.; Probst, A; and J.A. Finch Monitoring Thickener Operation Using a Conductivity Probe, Canadian Mineral Processors 1998 Conference Proceedings.
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