Zachary Fox
721 Science and Engineering Offices (m/c 249), 851 S. Morgan, Chicago, IL 60607 - zfox3@uic.edu
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Chicago
Candidate for Ph.D. of Pure Mathematics
University of Massachusetts Amherst
B.S. of Pure Mathematics, member of Commonwealth Honors College,
Minor in Physics, Minor in Philosophy, Five College Certificate in Logic
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Classification of Noidoids (UMass REU)
Summer 2014
UMass Amherst
Dr. F. Pedit
Worked to define a map from the set of nodoids (non-injective, two-ended surfaces of constant mean
curvature) to subsets of the 2-sphere analogous to the function from the planar n-ended unduloidal
surfaces to spherical n-gons provided by Grosse-Brauckmann, Kusner and Sullivan.
Combinatorics and Knot Theory (LSU REU)
Summer 2013
Louisiana State University
Dr. N. Stoltzfus
Performed research in combinatorics and knot theory through the NSF-supported LSU REU program.
Proved various properties of polytopes induced by ribbon graphs, including the non-existence of invariants of the sub-tree polytope of a knot diagram under unrestricted Reidemeister moves on the diagram.
Mathematical Modeling in Ecological Economics
Summer 2012
Buffalo State College
Dr. J. Carbonara
Collaborated with an ecological protection non-profit, the Buffalo-Niagara River Keepers, in the budding
field of Ecological Economics; produced a set of equations returning the monetary value of services
provided by wetlands in the Buffalo-Niagara watershed region. Modeled various wetland processes and
determined appropriate metrics for pricing.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Mathematical Logic, Geometry/Topology
WORK HISTORY
Teaching Assistant for UIC Math 090
Fall 2015
Led three discussion sections of UIC Math 090: Intermediate Algebra. Fostered an active learning
environment, helping students to learn by completing worksheets in groups. Graded weekly worksheets
and exams.
Instructor of UMass Math 391A
Fall 2014, Spring 2015
Taught seminar required for math majors supplementing Math 300: Fundamental Concepts of Math.
Provided additional discussion of topics in mathematical logic, set theory, and elementary number theory
with a strong emphasis on proof construction. Graded weekly problem sets.
TA for UMass Physics 100: General Physics
Fall 2014
Graded weekly essay assignments and provided supplemental instruction by appointment. Aided professor in-class with demonstrations and discussion.
Grader for UMass Math 235: Linear Algebra and Math 462: Geometry
Spring
II 2014
Graded weekly problem sets.
TA for UMass Physics 120: Big Bang to Black Hole
Spring 2012, 2013
Graded weekly essay assignments and provided supplemental instruction by appointment.
Tutor at the UMass Learning Resource Center
Tutored individuals on a drop-in basis in mathematics and physics courses.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Good knowledge of LaTeX. Familiarity with Java and Mathematica.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Recipient of UIC Math First-Year Fellowship for Excellence
Member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society
Named to UMass Dean’s List and member of Honors College all semesters
Recipient of UMass Chancellor’s Scholarship
Recipient of Commonwealth Honors College Research Assistant Fellowship
Fall 2012, 2013