Rosemary Farley

Professor, Mathematics

Rosemary Farley was in a Manhattan University mathematics classroom for the first time as a first-year student in an honors calculus class. From that moment on, mathematics became a focal point of her education. She credits the Manhattan University mathematics faculty with encouraging her to pursue a career in mathematics. She completed a Ph.D. at New York University and returned to the Manhattan University faculty several years later.

 

Dr. Farley is particularly interested in the use of technology in mathematics education. Most recently, she has been actively involved in SIMIODE, a community of practice for learning and teaching differential equations through modeling. She has designed and led multiple professional development sessions. These include both in-person conference minicourses & workshops and virtual week-long professional development OPEN Math workshops sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America.  She has been named a Fellow of the International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics for her work in using technology in mathematics education. She is dedicated to the core principles of Lasallian schools and was honored to receive the Lasallian Educator of the Year award at Manhattan University.

Education

  • PHD, New York University
  • MS, New York University
  • BS, College of Mount St. Vincent

Courses Taught

MATH 151-Topics in Modern Mathematics

MATH 153-Finite Math for Business Decisions

MATH 154-Calculus for Business Decisions

MATH 185-Calculus I

MATH 186-Calculus II

MATH 187-Honors Calculus I

MATH 188-Honors Calculus II

MATH 230-Elementary Statistics

MATH 243-Foundations for Higher Mathematics

MATH 285-Calculus III

MATH 286-Differential Equations

MATH 287-Honors Calculus III

MATH 322-Fundamental Concepts: Geometry & Measurement

MATH 326-Fundamental Concepts: Discrete Math

MATH 328-Fundamental Concepts of Secondary Math          

MATH 331-Probability

MATH 351-Computational Linear Algebra & Statistics for Computer Science

MATH 361-Introduction to Higher Geometry

MATH 372-Linear Algebra I

MATH 422-Seminar for Mathematics Education

MATH 432-Statistical Inference

MATH 471-Linear Algebra II

MATH 490-Complex Analysis

  • Research

    At the present, I am particularly interested in the use of technology in the mathematics classroom. The introduction of technology into the mathematics classroom has created an opportunity for creative teaching methods. I am particularly proud of my participation in the Conferences on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics. This annual conference has been cited by the Mathematical Association of Americas as being a particularly important annual event. It is at these conferences that ideas are shared and information about successes and failures are disseminated. Each year, I learn so much.

     

  • Publications and Scholarly Activities

    Recent Publications:

    • Farley, R. 2016, Differential equations at Manhattan College: a personal account, https://simiode.org/resources/2875.
    • Farley, R., Winkel, B.,  Yagodich, D. and Zullo, H. 2016, Using modeling to teach differential equations. The UMAP Journal. 37(4): 381-406.
    • Farley, Rosemary.  Using The Computer Algebra System Maple To Generate Research Questions For Pre-Service Teachers In A Capstone Course.  PRIMUS, Special Issue on the Capstone Course. May 10, 2013, pp.  367-376.
    • Farley, Rosemary & Tiffany, P.  A Four Step Method for Creating Animations. Computers in Education Journal.  Vol. 4 No. 3 July--September 2013, 59-62.
    • Farley, Rosemary.  Visualizing Linear Transformations Using the Condition Number of a Matrix.  Computers in Education Journal.  Vol. 1 No. 1 January-March 2010, 71-76.

     Selected Presentations:

    • Farley, R. (Facilitator/presenter), Tiffany, P. (Facilitator/presenter), MAA Open Math Workshop, "Active Learning in Differential Equations Inspired by Modeling," Mathematical Association of America, online. (June 2023).

    • Farley, R. (Presenter/facilitator), Tiffany, P. (Presenter/facilitator), MAA Open Math Workshops, "Modeling Inspiration for Differential Equations," Mathematical Association of America, online. (July 5--8, 2022).

    • Tiffany, P., Farley, R., SIMIODE EXPO, "The Efficacy of Modeling with Technology," SIMIODE: Systemic  Initiative for Modeling Investigations and Opportunities with Differential Equations, Online. (February 13, 2022).

    • Tiffany, P. , Farley, R., NSF Sponsored Workshop, "MINDE:  Model Instructors in Differential Equations," NSF, Online. (June 11, 2021).

    • Wall to Wall Modeling Scenarios for Differential Equations was presented at the Joint Mathematics Meeting of MAA and AMS, Denver CO January 2020 with Therese Shelton, and Patrice Tiffany

    • Starter Kit for Teaching Modeling-First Differential Equations Course was presented at the Joint Mathematics Meeting of MAA and AMS, San Diego, CA January, 2018 with Brian Winkel, Therese Shelton, and Patrice Tiffany.

    • Experiences and Examples in Teaching Modeling-Based Differential Equations Course was presented at MAA MathFest in Chicago, IL July, 2017 with Brian Winkel, Therese Shelton, and Patrice Tiffany.
    • Using Maple to promote modeling in differential equations at the MAA Session on the Teaching and Learning of Undergraduate Ordinary Differential Equations at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Seattle, WA in January, 2016 with Patrice Tiffany.
    • Student Projects to Visualize Iteration Patterns of Matrices with Complex Eigenvalues was presented at the Joint Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America and the American Mathematical Society, Baltimore, Maryland in January, 2014.
    • A Pilot Program Using an e-book and Online Homework in the Calculus Sequence (with Patrice Tiffany) was presented at the International Conference of Technology in Collegiate Mathematics in April, 2013.
    • Using MyMathLab in Calculus (with Patrice Tiffany) was presented at a Pearson professional development opportunity event in April, 2013.
    • Creating Animations (with Patrice Tiffany) was presented at the International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics in March, 2012.
    • A Capstone Course for Secondary Education Students was presented at the Joint Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America and the American Mathematical Society, Boston, Massachusetts in January, 2012.
    • Linear Transformations and the Condition Number of Associated Matrices was presented at the Maple Conference Waterloo in July, 2006. 
  • Honors, Awards, and Grants

    Lasallian Educator of the Year 2001-2002.

    Fellow of the International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics