University of Arizona, Postdoctoral Fellow
Kristen Beck, PhD


kbeck@math.arizona.edu

GK-12 Project

YearSchoolMentor Teacher
2009-2010Sam Houston High SchoolRobin Wolf

Research

commutative algebra and homological algebra

Interests

Backpacking, running, cycling, swimming, kayaking, NPR, reading cooking and eating great vegan food and (of course) mathematics

Biography

  • Born in Florida, raised all over the place; oldest of four – two sisters and a brother; fell in love with mathematics in 6th grade.
  • Bachelor of Science (2002) Mathematics University of Texas Arlington
  • Master of Science (2005) Mathematics University of Texas Arlington
  • Ph.D. (2011) Mathematics, University of Texas at Arlington
  • I currently work as a Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Arizona in sunny Tucson, AZ.