I have been teaching college-level mathematics as an instructor of record since 2014. I am always striving to be a better teacher and mentor. My philosophy on teaching continues to evolve as I learn, but a few things remain constant:
Students construct their knowledge of mathematics, and thus, must be architects of their learning by taking ownership and playing a significant, active role in the classroom.
Student Resources
Below are useful resources and information for my students:
Office Hours
My office is Room 221 of the AC-1 building (Building 74). My posted office hours are posted to Canvas. Contact me for an appointment.
What are office hours?
Office hours are an opportunity to meet with me to discuss concepts and problems from class — to get help. You do not need an appointment to meet with me during my scheduled office hours. Just show up with the following policies in mind…
Office Hour Policies
Make the most of your time by being prepared for office hours. Bring your notes and textbook. Bring cleanly-written work showing your attempts and thoughts about problems. I will be unable to help in a meaningful way if you have not spent significant time working problems and trying to understand the material. If you arrive at my office but still need to prepare any of the above, I will kindly ask you to return once you have prepared.
My Email Policy
Please use email to contact me when you have a question. During regular business hours, I will respond as soon as I can, usually within 24 hours. However, I will respond to no email after 5:00pm on weekdays, no email after 3:00pm on Saturday, and no email on Sunday.
Email Etiquette
Please address me as “Dr. Hamidi” or “Professor Hamidi,” unless informed otherwise. The link below has some useful tips for writing professional emails.
Current Courses
I am teaching the following courses during Fall 2023:
Past Courses at ERAU
- MA 412 Probability & Statistics (F22)
- MA 399 Introduction to Quantum Information Theory (Sp22)
- MA 345 Differential Equations & Matrix Methods (F21, F22, Sp23)
- MA 335 Introduction to Linear and Abstract Algebra (Sp21, Sp22)
- MA 314 Applied Linear Algebra and Statistics (Sp21, Sp22, Sp23)
- MA 242 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II (F19, Sp20, F20)
- MA 241 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (F19, F20, F21)
Past Courses at UNL
- Math 807T Using Math to Understand Our World (Summer 2019)
- Math 806T Number Theory and Cryptology for Middle Level Teachers (Summer 2015)
- Math 800T Mathematics as a Second Language for Middle Level Teachers (Summer 2016)
- Math 314/814 Linear Algebra (Summer 2017, Spring 2017)
- Math 301 Geometry Matters (Spring 2016)
- Math 300 Mathematics Matters (Fall 2015)
- Math 221/821 Differential Equations (Spring 2019)
- Math 208 Calculus III Multivariate/Vector Calculus (Fall 2017)
- Math 106 Calculus I (Fall 2018, Fall 2016)
- Math 104 Applied Calculus (Summer 2018)
- Math 102 Trigonometry (Spring 2015, Summer 2014)
- Math 101 College Algebra (Spring 2018)
- Math 100A Intermediate Algebra (Fall 2014)
Teaching Experiences/Conferences & Workshops Attended
- All Girls/All Math Summer Camp at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Guest lecturer on Aerodynamics in July 2015
- Campus-wide Workshops for Graduate TAs at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE
- Invited panelist for Teaching Mathematics & Statistics Workshop on August 15, 2017
- Lead Programmer for First-Year Mathematics Reformation at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Appointed to lead the ongoing initiative to develop code for student assessments in the open-source online homework system, WeBWorK, from Spring 2015 – Summer 2016. Reprogrammed and designed the department-wide mastery exams for all calculus and pre-calculus courses. Developed workbook randomization for active learning pre-calculus courses.
- MAA Project NExT Fellow – Brown ’20 Cohort
- Mastery Grading Conference
- June 5-6, 2020 hosted online
- Math Exam Writing Workshop at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE
- Invited panelist for Lesson Learned – Experienced Exam Writers Panel on March 4, 2017
- ‘Super TA’ Recitation Mentor
- Selected to serve as mentor for first year graduate TAs with duties including observing and documenting the teaching of all graduate students leading calculus recitations.
