| Alena Crivello, B.A. 1999, Data Scientist, Chevron |
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 Alena graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Mathematics, and additional honors
including the Dean’s List, Senior Honors Award in Mathematics, and Phi Beta Kappa.
She then completed an M.A. and PhD in Statistics at Rice University, and did postdoctoral
work at the University of Michigan, developing statistical methodology for a new clinical
trial design, followed by two years of teaching undergraduate statistics classes.
After working at a wind energy company doing financial modeling and market analysis,
Alena found her current position as a Data Scientist in the Modeling and Analytics
Center of Excellence at Chevron in Houston, Texas. She first started in the Health,
Environment and Safety group there, developing predictive analytics to reduce the
occurrence of incidents. Currently, Alena applies statistical methods to challenging
problems across Chevron, including cybersecurity, reliability, and reservoir management. She
also developed and is teaching an Introduction to Data Science course for all of Chevron. Alena's
hobbies include sewing and traveling.
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Carol Gee, B.S. 1999, Math Professor/Dept. Chair, St. Edward's University
After Carol received her B.S. in Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science,
she enrolled in a Math PhD program at Rice University in Houston studying low-dimensional
topology. Her PhD was awarded in 2004 and she then proceeded to complete a post-doctoral fellowship at U.C. Davis in 2006. Currently Carol is a Professor of Mathematics
and Department Chair at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, where she lives
with her husband and four children.
Michael Humphries, B.A. 2005, Math Teacher, Cistercian Preparatory School
Michael earned his B.A. in both Math and Philosophy, and joined Cistercian Preparatory
School in Irving, Texas right away upon graduation, teaching middle and high school
students. Cistercian prepares talented boys for their future by 'combining academic
excellence with Christian faith, morality, and spirituality'. While teaching, he earned
his M.S. in Math at the University of Texas at Dallas. Michael and his wife, Rachel,
also a UD graduate, are happy raising their five children together.
Tristan Whalen, B.A. 2010, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics, UTD
Tristan was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1988 and he and his family have called Texas
home since 2000. He was married in 2009 to his wife Grace, a graduate of Texas A&M
University, and proceeeded to receive his PhD in Mathematics at the University of
Houston in 2015. He currently teaches mathematics full time at the University of
Texas at Dallas. Tristan and his wife are also involved in the Reasonable Faith chapter
at UTD. Christian apologetics (reasoning, philosophy and evidence) are one of his
chief passions. His other interests include classical music, Lego building, and all
things Nintendo. Tristan shares that 'I would not go back and major in math anywhere
else. The context of a classical curriculum brings math to life in a way not possible
otherwise. My experience at UD daily influences how I teach math at a STEM-focused
college, and by God's grace has made me a much better teacher.'
Erika David Parr, B.A. 2013, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Rhodes College
Erika graduated in 2013 with a B.A. in Mathematics and received her PhD in Mathematics
Education from Arizona State University in 2019. While at ASU, she taught Pre-Calculus
and Calculus courses and participated in several research projects on undergraduate
mathematics education. Erika's dissertation study investigated students' understanding
and use of graphs in Calculus contexts. Erika states that the strong background in
mathematics coupled with the writing skills that she gained in her time at UD undoubtedly
helped her advance in her graduate studies. Dr. Parr recently joined the Department
of Mathematics and Computer Science at Rhodes College as a Vsiting Assistant Professor
of Mathematics. https://www.rhodes.edu/bio/erika-david-parr
Noor Abbas, B.S. 2016, Research Specialist at City of Garland Econo
mic Development
Noor Abbas was born and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In 2016 she earned her
B.S. in Mathematics from University of Dallas. She continued on to graduate school
at University of Texas at Dallas, where she earned her M.S. in Economics in 2019.
During this time, she pursued two summer internships where she gained professional
experience in the social sector and local government. Currently, she is working as
a research specialist for the City of Garland, Department of Economic Development,
Garland, Texas.
Katherine Beine, B.S./B.A 2017, Helicopter Pilot, United States Coast Guard
Katherine graduated from UD in 2017 with a double degree in Computer Science and Math.
After graduation she attended Officer Candidate School for the Coast Guard and upon
graduation reported to Pensacola, Florida for flight training with the Navy. She
completed Primary flight training in the fixed wing T-6 Texan and Advanced flight
training in the rotary wing TH-57 Bell Sea Ranger. In August 2019 she received her
wings of gold and was designated a Coast Guard aviator. Katherine is stationed in
Oregon flying the MH-60T "Jayhawk." Her UD education provided a strong foundation
in logic, writing, public speaking, and the physical sciences which are all necessary
skills for her military flight career.
Emily Feller, B.S. 2018, Concentration in Latin, M.A. 2019
Secondary Math Teacher at Acacia International School in Kampala, Uganda After earning
her B.S. in Mathematics, along with a concentration in Latin, Emily continued at UD
for another year to earn her Master of Arts in Teaching. During her year in graduate
school, Emily taught math at the high school level at the Westwood School. Originally
from Austin, Emily is currently living Kampala, Uganda where she teaches math at Acacia
International School.