Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO 80401-1887
303.384.2446 (Office)
303.273.3875 (Fax) sstrong@mines.edu
http://www.mines.edu/
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Colorado School of Mines
PhD Candidate in Applied Physics
– Research Topics: Quantum and Relativistic Hydrodynamics
Golden, CO
Expected Graduation Date 2013
– Topics of Study: Statistical Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics
– Advisor: Dr. Lincoln Carr
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Colorado School of Mines
M.S. Computational and Applied Mathematics
Golden, CO
December 2006
– Topics of Study: Wave Modeling, Quantum Mechanics, Numerical Linear Algebra and
Differential Equations, Real, Functional and Asymptotic Analysis, Educational Measurement and Statistics
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Colorado School of Mines
B.S. Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Golden, CO
2001
– Topics of Study: Dynamical systems, Complex Analysis, Parallel Computing, Algorithms,
Operating Systems, Machine Organization and Assembly Language
– Undergraduate Project: Implementation of iterative schemes in CLAPACK to study spectra of sparse matrices derived from crystal lattice structures.
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Colorado School of Mines
Associate Teaching Professor
Colorado School of Mines
Lecturer
Golden, CO
August 2011 - Present
Golden, CO
August 2010 - August 2011
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Colorado School of Mines
Instructor
Golden, CO
August 2003 - August 2010
– Awarded “Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty - MCS” from December 2008 and May 2009 graduating classes.
– Coordinated instructors/efforts in adoption of current differential equations text.
– Took part in initial content construction for newly adopted linear algebra text.
– Helped coordinate efforts for ABET accreditation process.
– Took a leave of absence from Spring 2005 until Spring 2006 to pursue an advanced degree in applied and computational mathematics.
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Colorado School of Mines
Adjunct Instructor
Golden, CO
August 2001 - May 2003
– Awarded “Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty” from CSM Fraternities and Sororities.
(Spring 2003)
– Instructed in both computer science and mathematics specialities.
– Co-developed an EPICS curriculum designed for computer scientists interested in CAD based robotics simulation.

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Programing Concepts in C++
Total of 408 Students
MACS261
Fall 2001-Fall 2003
– Helped implement project based student assessment.
– Proposed and implemented changes to grading structure advocating minimum standards on final exam for course completion.
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Engineering and Design Practices
Total of 25 Students
EPIC251
Spring 2002
– Co-taught and co-constructed a course in CAD based robotic simulation geared towards computer science majors completing core curriculum requirements.
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Introduction to Topics for Calculus
Total of 20 Students
– Instructed and advised students ‘challenging’ into CSM undergraduate curriculum.
MACS100
Summer 2002
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Introduction to Differential Equations
Total of 292 Students
– Course Coordinator : Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008
– Curriculum Developer : Spring 2007
MACS315/MATH225
Spring 2003 - Fall 2004, Fall 2008
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Freshman Success Seminar
Total of 65 Students
– Also served as advisor for 20 entering freshmen.
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Calculus for Engineers I
Total of 116 Students
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Linear Algebra
Total of 39 Students
– Curriculum Development : Summer 2006
CSM101
Fall2003, Fall 2004, Fall 2011
MACS111
Spring 2004 - Fall 2004
MACS332/MATH332
Summer 2006, Summer 2009, Summer 2010
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Introduction to Differential Equations w/ Honors
Total of 75 Students
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Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Total of 928 Students
MACS325/MATH235
Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2011
MACS348/MATH348
Fall2006 - Present
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Mathematical and Computer Sciences Department
– Advisor (Present) : Currently advising a total 34 undergraduate students.
– Committee Member (2009-Present) : Departmental Outreach Committee (Chair)
– Project Manager (2008) : Field Session - Finite dimensional approximation of solutions to the
– Presenter (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2003) : Presenter for Discover CSM and
Explore CSM
– Organizer (2006) : Helped organize materials for ABET accreditation review.
– Presenter (2006) : Presenter at CSM Options Showcase
– Assessor (2005) : Helped conduct assessment of department in preparation for ABET accreditation review.

– Co-Organizer (2004) : Helped organize First Annual Front Range Undergraduate Mathematics
Conference.
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Colorado School of Mines
– Committee Member (2011-Present) : Faculty Handbook Committee
– Committee Member (2012) : Academic Advising Coordinator Search Committee
– External Evaluator (2011-2013) : CSM REMRSEC REU
– Committee Member (Present) : Readmissions Committee
– Committee Member (2010-Present) : Awards Committee (Appointed)
– Advisor (Present) : First-year Student Academic Advisor
– Advisor (2010-Present) : CSM Anime Club
– Panelist (2009) : Parents Weekend Panelist
– Instructor (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) : EIT/FE Mathematics Review Session
– Committee Member (2004) : Member of the ad hoc committee on undergraduate advising, which produced the current CSM Undergraduate Advising Manual.
– Advisor (2007) : Faculty advisor to the CSM Boxing Club
– Advisor (2004) : Faculty advisor to the CSM Ballroom Dancing Organization
– Instructor (2004, 2003) : CSM101-Freshman Success Seminar
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External
– Reviewer (2010-2011) : Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Larry Turyn, CRC Press
– Reviewer (2010) : Advanced Engineering Mathematics (2 chapters), Potter, Goldberg, and
Aboufadel, Oxford Press
– Reviewer (2010) : Understanding Quantum Phase Transitions (3 chapters), Carr L. (editor),
CRC Press
– Reviewer (2009) :
An Introduction to Differential Equations I : Deterministic Modeling Methods and Analysis,
A. G. Ladde and G. S. Ladde, Oxford Press
– Reviewer (2009) :
An Introduction to Differential Equations II : Stochastic Modeling Methods and Analysis, A.
G. Ladde and G. S. Ladde, Oxford Press
– Reviewer (2009) : Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Larry Turyn, McGraw-Hill
– Reviewer (2009) : Differential Equations, Yunus A. Cengel and William J. Palm, McGraw-Hill
– Instructor (2008) : Instructed employees of Al Waha Petrochemical Company on linear algebra and differential equations.
– Reviewer (2008) : Differential Equations, Merle Potter, Jack Goldberg and Matthew Boelkins,
Oxford Press
– Reviewer (2004) : Problem Solving with C++ Walter Savitch, Addison-Wesley, 6 th ed.

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Stone, C. and Strong, S. (2012). “Implementing and Evaluating Undergraduate Research in
Renewable Energy at Colorado School of Mines.” Paper in the proceedings of the Frontiers in
Education Conference, Seattle, Washington (6 pages).
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Moskal, B., Reed-Rhoads, T., & Strong, S. (2012). “Quantitative and Mixed-Methods Research:
Approaches and Limitations.” Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research, under review (Book Contribution)
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Strong, S. & Carr, L.(2012). “Generalized Local Induction, Elliptic Asymptotics and Simulating
Superfluid Turbulence,” J. Math. Phys., v. 53, p. 033102.
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Strong, S. & Moskal, B. (2006). “Caveats of Course Coordination.” Paper in the proceedings of the
Frontiers in Education Conference, San Diego, California (6 pages)(Invited).
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Moskal, B., Strong, S., & Fairweather, G. (2006). “Assessing core courses in mathematics: Effects of multi-section coordination.” In Madison, B.L. (Eds) Assessment of Student Learning in College
Mathematics: Towards Improved Programs and Courses. Tallahassee, FL: Association for
Institutional Research (131-143) (Book Contribution).
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Moskal, B., Strong, S. & Fairweather, G. (2005). “First annual front range undergraduate mathematics conference: Lessons learned.” Rocky Mountain Section of the Mathematical
Association of America: Newsletter, 6-7 (Newsletter).
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Strong, S., & Carr, L. (2012). “Generalized Local Induction, Hasimoto’s Map and Admissible
Vortex Geometries ,” Arizona School of Analysis and Mathematical Physics, Tuscon, AZ.
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Strong, S., & Carr, L. (2011). “Visualizing Vortex Filaments Through Integrable PDE,”
Theoretical Physics Seminar, Golden, CO.
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Strong, S., & Carr, L. (2011). “Self-Induced Vortex Filament Dynamics ,” Boulder Summer School for Condensed Matter Physics, Boulder, CO
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Strong, S., & Carr, L. (2011). “Vortex Filaments, Local Induction and Simulating Quantum
Turbulence.” The Seventh IMACS International Conference on Nonlinear Evolution Equations and
Wave Phenomena: Computation and Theory, Athens, GA.
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Strong, S., & Carr, L (2011). “Vortex Filaments, Local Induction and Simulating Quantum
Turbulence. ”, CSM Theoretical Physics Seminar , Golden, CO.
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Strong, S., & Carr, L (2010). “The Locally Induced Dynamics of Thin Cored Vortex Geometries with Applications to Bose-Einstein Condensates”, Poster Presentation at DAMOP, Houston, TX.
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Strong, S., & Carr, L (2010). “Soliton Dynamics of a Line-Vortex Defect Embedded in an
Incompressible Inviscid Fluid ”, Poster Presentation at CSM Graduate Student Research Fair,
Golden, CO.
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Strong, S. (2009). “The Locally Induced Dynamics of Thin Cored Vortex Geometries”, CSM
Theoretical Physics Seminar, Golden, CO.
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Strong, S. (2008). “Nonlinear Evolutions Equations - CMI Summer School 2008”, Presentation at
CSM Theoretical Physics Seminar, Golden, CO.

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Moskal, B., Strong, S. & Fairweather, G. (2007). “The mathematics core: A question of fairness?”
Presentation at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Strong, S. & Moskal, B. (2006). “Caveats of Course Coordination.” Paper in the proceedings of the
Frontiers in Education Conference, San Diego, California (6 pages).
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Strong, S., Moskal, B., & Fairweather, G. (2006). “Assessing the mathematics core: A mixed method approach at the Colorado School of Mines.” Presentation at the Joint Mathematics
Meetings, San Antonio, Texas.
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Moskal, B., Fairweather, G. & Strong, S. (2005). “First Annual Front Range Undergraduate
Mathematics Conference” Presentation at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Strong, S. (2002) “Fractal Geometry, Chaotic Dynamics and Music Composition.” Presentation for the Davidson Institute - Young Scholars Program, Golden, CO.
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Mathematical Physics
Arizona School of Analysis and Mathematical Physics
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Cornell Evaluation Partnership
Systems Evaluation Protocol - Implementation
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Hydrodynamics
Boulder School for Condensed Matter and Material Physics
Tuscon, AZ
March 9-13, 2012
Ithaca, NY
2012
Boulder, CO
July 5-29, 2011
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Cornell Evaluation Partnership
Systems Evaluation Protocol - Cohort 4
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The Seventh IMACS International Conference
Presenter
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41st Annual Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Presenter : Poster
Ithaca, NY
Feb. 24-25, June 13, 2011
Athens, GA
April 4-7, 2011
Houston, TX
May 25-29, 2010
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Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis Austin, TX
Atendee at A Short Course taught by T. J. R. Hughes and T. Belytschko August 17 th
-21 st
, 2009
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International Conference on Microwave Magnetics
Attendee
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Evolution Equations
Attendee at Clay Mathematics Institute Summer School
Ft. Collins, Colorado
September 2008
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ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference
Presenter
June-July 2008
San Diego, CA
October 28 th
-31 st
, 2006
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AMS/MAA Joint Conferences
Presenter
First Annual Front Range Undergraduate Mathematics Conference.
Co-Organizer
San Antonio, TX
January 12 th
-15 th
, 2006
Golden, CO
2004
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Emergent Phenomena in Ultracold Quantum Gases
– Quantum Hydrodynamics: Vortex dynamics in Newtonian and Relativistic Superfluids

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Graduating Senior Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Award for Mathematical and Computer
Sciences - May 2009
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Graduating Senior Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Award for Mathematical and Computer
Sciences - December 2008
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Fraternity and Sorority Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Award - Spring 2003
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Graduate Student Society Travel Award - Fall 2006
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Graduate Student Society Travel Award - Spring 2008
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American Mathematical Society
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Mathematical Association of America
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American Physical Society