Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
lywright@mines.edu
I am a first-year graduate student, working towards my masters in applied mathematics.
I have not yet decided on which research field I will pursue for my thesis, since there are so many fun possibilities!
I graduated with my bachelor's in general mathematics from Colorado State University in May 2010.
Eventually I hope to develop a career in the defense industry.
In my spare time, I like to play with my dog Sadie and my cat Louie, or play water polo.
I am currently funded by the GK-12 program, which matches graduate students with middle school teachers in Aurora Public Schools.
These 6th - 8th grade teachers graciously let us come into their classrooms to do fun and nerdy lessons with their kids.
I am enjoying working with Lynae Freese, a sixth grade science and math teacher at Aurora Hills Middle School. Mustang Pride!
Support for the GK-12 program is provided by the National Science Foundation's Division of Graduate Education,
NSF, DGE - 0638719
Some lessons and activities that I've used so far in the classroom (or plan to use) are:
MINERALS ACTIVITY (EGGSHELL), September 2011
SOIL FILTER ACTIVITY, October 2011
CANDY PLATE TECTONICS, November 2011
EULER CIRCUIT LESSON PLAN
MOUNTAINS AND CLIMATE LESSON PLAN, November 2011
FOSSILS LESSON PLAN, December 2011
WAVES IN A BOTTLE ACTIVITY, January 2012
WATER PRESSURE LESSON PLAN, February 2012
KITES LESSON PLAN, March 2012
SPECTROSCOPE LESSON PLAN, March 2012
FACT FAMILIES RACE LESSON PLAN
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