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Helen J. Elwood

Senior Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Mathematics

Email: Helen.Elwood@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of Houston, 2011
    Major: Mathematics
  • MS, Missouri Univ of Science/Tech., 2002
    Major: Applied Mathematics
  • BS, Missouri Univ of Science/Tech., 2000
    Major: Applied Mathematics

Development Activities

  • Seminar, Addressing Unfinished Learning & Improving Mathematical Mastery, McGraw Hill. Denton,TX,United States of America. (March 20, 2024 - March 20, 2024).
  • Tutorial, FIS Training, Non-Tenure Track Faculty Mentoring Network. United States of America. (January 19, 2021 - January 19, 2021).
  • Seminar, d/Deaf Connect Faculty/Staff Training, UNT Office of Disability Access. United States of America. (January 13, 2021 - January 13, 2021).
  • Workshop, Using the ePortfolio at UNT, UNT Career Connect. United States of America. (October 16, 2020 - October 16, 2020).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • MATH 1190 - Business Calculus, 7 courses.
  • MATH 1580 - Survey of Mathematics with Applications, 10 courses.
  • MATH 1650 - Pre Calculus, 2 courses.
  • MATH 1681 - Elementary Probability and Statistics with Algebra Review, 5 courses.
  • MATH 1710 - Calculus I, 19 courses.
  • MATH 1720 - Calculus II, 4 courses.
  • MATH 2000 - Discrete Mathematics, 1 course.
  • MATH 2700 - Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry, 27 courses.
  • MATH 2730 - Multivariable Calculus, 11 courses.
  • MATH 3410 - Differential Equations I, 1 course.
  • MATH 3510 - Abstract Algebra I, 2 courses.

Awards and Honors

  • Mean Green Faculty Spotlight, UNT Athletics. (2019).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Bodmann, B.G., Elwood, H.J. (2010). Complex Equiangular Parseval Frames and Seidel Matrices Containing pth Roots of Unity. Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society.
  • Bodmann, B.G., Elwood, H.J. (2010). Seidel’s Legacy and the Existence of Complex Equiangular Parseval Frames. Information Sciences.

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Teaching

  • Elwood, H. (Principal), "HIP Faculty Development Grant," sponsored by Career Connect, University of North Texas, $1250 Funded. (2020 - 2021).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, Bylaws Committee. (October 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Math Placement Committee. (March 2023 - Present).
  • Guest Speaker, First Flight. (August 2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Linear Algebra Assistance. (May 1, 2021 - Present).
  • Reference Writer, Letters of Recommendation. (January 1, 2021 - Present).
  • Other (Faculty Volunteer), Totality Awesome. (March 19, 2024 - March 30, 2024).
  • Discussant, UNT Faculty Mentoring Program. (February 23, 2024 - February 23, 2024).
  • Committee Member, Teaching Evaluations Committee. (October 2021 - December 2023).
  • Committee Member, Emergency (Rita Retired) Committee. (March 2023 - July 2023).
  • Member, Undergraduate Affairs Committee. (August 1, 2021 - May 2023).
  • Committee Chair, Career Information and Leads Committee. (August 2021 - December 2022).
  • Committee Member, Lecturer Search Committee. (January 2022 - May 2022).
  • Committee Member, Outreach Committee. (August 30, 2020 - May 31, 2021).
  • Committee Member, Online Instruction Policy Committee. (February 5, 2021 - April 15, 2021).
  • Committee Member, Math 2000 Textbook Discussion Team. (January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021).
  • Co-Chair, Asynchronous Linear Algebra Course Creation. (May 22, 2020 - December 2020).
  • Task Force Member, Remote Classes Inquiry. (September 27, 2020 - October 20, 2020).