Mathematics and Computer Science

Dr. Mercedes Franco

Professor

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Office: S-235

Phone: (718) 281-5456

Email: [email protected]

Education

  • B.S., Mathematics; Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia
  • M.S., Ph.D., Applied Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science; Cornell University

Specialties

  • Mathematics Education and Pedagogy including Math for Social Justice
  • High Impact Practices: Undergraduate Research, Service-Learning, Writing Intensive, Common Read
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
  • Co-Director, MSRI-UP (NSF-REU)
  • Co-Director, CURM (NSF MSIP)

Schedule for Fall 2024

Fall 2024 Teaching Schedule
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday
9 AM
Office Hours
9:00-10:00
S-235
MAD-303 C1
9:10-10:50
S-320		 MAD-336 C2
9:10-10:00
S-322
10 AM
MAD-336 D2
10:10-11:00
S-322		 MAD-119 D3A
10:10-11:50
S-222
11 AM
Office Hours
11:00-12:00
S-235		 Office Hours
11:00-12:00
S-235
12 PM

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