Math Faculty Honors

JCCC Awards  (* indicates recipients when nominees are also honored.)

AMS Spotlight Award*
    Libby Corriston, 1996*
    Joe DiCostanzo, 2007, 2004, 2003*, 2002*, 2001
  Better Idea Award
    Joe DiCostanzo, 2006, 1997
  Burlington Northern Santa Fe Faculty Achievement Award*
    Nancy Carpenter, 2005, 2002, 1992
    Gene Clegg, 1989
    Julane Crabtree, 2005, 2004, 1999*, 1998, 1996*, 1995
    Sally Edwards, 2006, 2004, 2001, 1991*
    Jeff Frost, 2006, 2000, 1997, 1995, 1992
    Michael Gutowski, 1993
    Donna Hoopes, 2007
    Donna Krichiver, 1988*
    Jeff Lewis, 2003
    Mike Martin, 2006*, 2003*, 2002
    Carolyn Neptune, 1998*, 1990, 1986*
    Mary Rack, 2008*, 1999, 1992
    Bill Robinson, 2007
    Steven Wilson, 2006*, 2001, 1996, 1994
  Distinguished Service Award
    Nancy Carpenter, 2005
    Jeff Frost, 2007, 2002, 2000
    Donna Krichiver, 1988
    Mike Martin, 2007, 2005, 2003
    Carolyn Neptune, 2003, 1999, 1997, 1995, 1994, 1990, 1988
    Doug Proffer, 1986
    Steven Wilson, 2006
  EXCEL Quarterly Award
    Sally Brown, 2007, 1998
    Amanda Dunn, 2000
    Kathy Larson, 2007, 2004
    Rhonda Slattery, 2008
  Lieberman Teaching Excellence Award for Adjunct Faculty*
    1998: Barbara Hurst, Maggie Yake
    1999: Brenda Edmonds, Cathleen O’Neil*, Karon Way
    2000: Diana Coatney, Marilyn Hamacher, Dennis Robbins
    2001: Diana Coatney, Marilyn Hamacher, Dennis Robbins
    2002: C.L. Akin, Joni Dugan, Barbara Schwartz
    2003: Bob Caldwell, Donna Helgeson, Suzanne Hunt, Vera Phillips
    2004: Amy Hoherz, Saeeda Irfan, Penny Marsh, Joyce Way
    2005: Marci Filipowicz, Rob Grondahl, Sandy Zirkes
    2006: Donna Helgeson, Kathi Lefert*, Larry Mayer, Jim Walsh
    2007: Rob Grondahl, Donna Helgeson*, Saeeda Irfan, Traci Putnam
  Publication Award
    Carolyn Neptune, 2003, 1999
  Research Award
    Jeff Frost, 2004, 2003
    Mike Martin, 2006, 2005
  Rookie of the Year Award
    2000: Jeff Lewis, Ron Palcic
    2004: Brenda Edmonds, Bill Robinson

Other Professional Awards

American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges
Faculty Mathematics League
    Steven Wilson, 2006 (Third Place), 2005 (First Place)
    Project ACCCESS Fellow
    Beth Edmonds, 2006
    Brenda Edmonds, 2004
    Teaching Excellence Award
    Carolyn Neptune, 2005
  Ashland Teaching Learning Conference
Distinguished Presenter Award
    Julane Crabtree, 2003
  Association of Community College Trustees
Western Region Faculty Member Award
    Carolyn Neptune, 1994
    William H. Meardy Faculty Member Award
    Carolyn Neptune, 1994
  Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Kansas Professor of the Year
    Carolyn Neptune, 1994
  Community College Futures Assembly
Bellwether Award Finalist
    Mike Martin (project author), 2007
  Consortium for Community College Development
Certificate of Honor
    Brian Balman, 1997
  International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics
ICTCM Award for Excellence and Innovation with the Use of Technology in Collegiate Mathematics
    Mike Martin & Steven Wilson, 2004
  League for Innovation in the Community College
Innovation of the Year
    Mike Martin & Steven Wilson, 2005
    Mike Martin, 2006
  National Institute for Leadership Development
Institute Fellow
    Penny Seavertson, 1989
  National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development
NISOD Excellence Award
    Nancy Carpenter, 2005, 1999
    Brenda Edmonds, 2007
    Sally Edwards, 2000, 1992
    Jeff Frost, 1997
    Dale Hughes, 1999
    Donna Krichiver, 1989
Theresa McChesney, 2008
    Carolyn Neptune, 1989
    Cathleen O’Neil, 2004
    Bill Robinson, 2006
    Steven Wilson, 1996
  Phi Theta Kappa
Kansas Region Horizon Award
    Sally Edwards, 2004
    Robert Giles Distinguished Advisor Award
    Carolyn Neptune, 1999
  University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Teacher Recognition Award
    Nancy Carpenter, 1996
    Gene Clegg, 1991
    Sally Edwards, 2000, 1994
    Jeff Frost, 1994
    Dale Hughes, 1995

Current Professional Offices

American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges
    Crossroads Revisited Writing Team:  Carolyn Neptune
    Nominating Committee:  Carolyn Neptune
  Kansas Bioscience & Innovation Roadmap
    Health-Related Information Technology Hot Team:  Mike Martin
  Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo
    Planning Committee:  Libby Corriston
  Kansas Mathematical Association for Two-Year Colleges
    President:  Steven J. Wilson
    Treasurer:  Chris Imm
    Membership Committee Chair:  Libby Corriston
    Member-at-Large:  Carl Anderson
  Society for Mathematical Biology
    Education Committee:  Mike Martin

Recent Professional Publications

  Flynn, Patrick, “Numb3rs Activity: Financial Futures” [and numerous others], in We All Use Math Everyday, CBS, NCTM, & Texas Instruments, 2005-2006.
  Larson, Ron, Hostetler, Robert P., & Neptune, Carolyn F., Intermediate Algebra: Graphs and Functions, 3rd edition, Houghton-Mifflin, 2003.
  Larson, Ron, Hostetler, Robert P., & Neptune, Carolyn F., Student Solutions Guide to accompany Elementary Algebra, 4th edition, Houghton-Mifflin, 2005.
  Robinson, Bill, “Teaching Portfolio”, chapter 30 in Seldin, Peter, The Teaching Portfolio: A Practical Guide to Improved Performance and Promotion/Tenure Decisions, 3rd edition, Anker Publishing, 2004.
  Smith, Robert T., Minton, Roland B., Bode, Martina, & Krichiver, Donna S., Student Study Guide to accompany Calculus: Concepts and Connections, 1st edition, McGraw-Hill, 2006.
  Wilson, Steven J., Business Math: Using Percents, 2nd edition, Kendall/Hunt, 2006.

Recent Professional Presentations
See also JCCC Math Colloquia

Crabtree, Julane, “It's Not Just Text! Creating Online Learning with Interactive Activities (Some are free!)”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, October, 2008.
Edmonds, Beth, with Richard Gill, “Improving Algebra and Calculus Instruction with 'Algebra in Motion' and 'Calculus in Motion'”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, October, 2008.
Flynn, Patrick, “Get NSpired with Your Teaching Using the 'TI-Nspire' Graphing Calculator from Texas Instruments”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, October, 2008.
Palcic, Ron, “Using Hawkes Interactive Software for Online Stats to Improve Student Performance and Retention”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, October, 2008.
Pettyjohn, Susan, “'MyMathLab' for Developmental Mathematics”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, October, 2008.
Deas, Mary, & Steven J. Wilson, “An Alternative Approach to Dual Credit”, Kansas Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, Great Bend, Kansas, March, 2008.
Wilson, Steven J., “Does A Czech Delta Imply an Epsilon Inspiration?”, Kansas Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, Great Bend, Kansas, March, 2008.
Deas, Mary, & Steven J. Wilson, “A Dual Credit Program in College Algebra”, American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November, 2007.
Martin, Mike, “Concept Videos for Mathematics: A Context that Encapsulates a Lesson”, American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November, 2007.
Martin, Mike, with Bruce Yoshiwara, “MathDL and the Math Gateway: NSDL Portals for Your Teaching Resources”, American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November, 2007.
Balman, Brian, “Enriching Precalculus with CBR and CBL Data Collection Explorations”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, October, 2007.
Corriston, Libby, “TI-83/84 Basics: Have You Wanted to Know How to Use the TI-83/84, But Were Afraid to Ask? Have You Wondered About the New TI-SmartView?”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, October, 2007.
Wilson, Steven J., with J. Douglas Patterson, “Math and Physics for Video Game Developers”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, October, 2007.
Wilson, Steven J., “Dynamic Web Tools for Trigonometry”, International Conference on Technology in Mathematics Teaching, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, July, 2007.
Wilson, Steven J., “Dynamic Web Tools for Trigonometry”, Nebraska Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, Hastings, Nebraska, April, 2007.
Wilson, Steven J., “Exploring Quartic Plane Curves with Excel”, Kansas Mathematical Association of America, Wichita, Kansas, March, 2007.
Martin, Mike, “Calculus Concept Videos: A Context that Encapsulates a Lesson”, Community Colleges Futures Assembly, Orlando, Florida, January, 2007.
Rack, Mary, “Learning Disabilities and the Post-Secondary Math Student”, American Mathematical Society and Mathematical Association of America, New Orleans, Louisiana, January, 2007.
Martin, Mike, “Get Rhythm, If You Get to Choose!”, American Mathematical Society and Mathematical Association of America, New Orleans, Louisiana, January, 2007.
Martin, Mike, “Calculus Concept Videos: A Context that Encapsulates a Lesson”, American Mathematical Society and Mathematical Association of America, New Orleans, Louisiana, January, 2007.
Martin, Mike, with Glenn Ledder, “Mathematical Methods for Biology and Medicine”, American Mathematical Society and Mathematical Association of America, New Orleans, Louisiana, January, 2007.
  Martin, Mike, & Steven J. Wilson, “Dynamic Web Tools”, American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, Cincinnati, Ohio, November, 2006.
  Neptune, Carolyn, “Nurturing Student Success in the Classroom”, American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, Cincinnati, Ohio, November, 2006.
  Martin, Mike, “Video and Podcasting: Uses in the Math Classroom”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, September, 2006.
  McChesney, Theresa, & Beth Edmonds, “From Start to Finish: Using Technology Throughout the Semester in an Introductory Statistics Course”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, September, 2006.
  Wilson, Steven J., “Business Math: A Pedagogical Odyssey”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, September, 2006.
  Martin, Mike, “The Intersection of Math and Biology: Is it Evolving in the State of Kansas?”, Kansas Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, Wichita, Kansas, September, 2006.
  Wilson, Steven J., “Dynamic Web Tools for Trigonometry”, Kansas Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, Wichita, Kansas, September, 2006.
  Martin, Mike, “Biocalculus in the Community College: Transfer, Workforce, and Continuing Education”, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 2006.
  Flynn, Patrick, & Brock Wenciker, “Modular Origami in the Mathematics Classroom”, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, St. Louis, Missouri, April, 2006.
  Martin, Mike, “Mathematical Biosciences: Early Undergraduate and Secondary School Approaches”, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, St. Louis, Missouri, April, 2006.
  Martin, Mike, with Elizabeth Green & Zhian Wang, “Antiangiogenic Therapies for Cancer: Models and Analysis”, Kansas City Life Sciences Research Day, Kansas City, Missouri, April, 2006.
  Martin, Mike, “Mathematical Biology: Advancing Interdisciplinarity”, League for Innovation in the Community Colleges, Atlanta, Georgia, March, 2006.
  Wilson, Steven J., “Exploring Quartic Plane Curves with Excel”, International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Orlando, Florida, March, 2006.
  Flynn, Patrick, discussant on “NUMB3RS and the Challenge of Changing Public Perception of Mathematics”, American Association for the Advancement of Science, St. Louis, Missouri, February, 2006.
  Wilson, Steven J., “Quartic Plane Curves and the Method of Ferrari”, University of Missouri at Kansas City Expository Math Talks Series, Kansas City, Missouri, February, 2006.
  Crabtree, Julane, “Using Learning Styles to Prepare Lessons that Enhance Learning”, Kansas City Kansas Community College Faculty Inservice, Kansas City, Kansas, January, 2006.
  Flynn, Patrick, & Brock Wenciker, “Utilizing the Computer to Facilitate Assessment”, Kansas City Area Teachers of Mathematics, Kansas City, Missouri, January, 2006.
  Flynn, Patrick, & Brock Wenciker, “Modular Origami in the Mathematics Classroom”, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Denver, Colorado, November, 2005.
  Flynn, Patrick, & Brock Wenciker, “Digital Imaging in the Classroom”, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Denver, Colorado, November, 2005.
  Martin, Mike, “Biomathematics at the Two-Year College: Range, Depth, and Direction”, American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, San Diego, California, November, 2005.
  Wilson, Steven J., “Dynamic Web Tools for Trigonometry”, American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, San Diego, California, November, 2005.
  Flynn, Patrick, & Brock Wenciker, “West Point Bridge Design Contest”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, October, 2005.
  Hunt, Suzanne, with Tamatha Leuschen, “Writing and Drawing Mathematics”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, October, 2005.
  Martin, Mike, & Steven J. Wilson, “Dynamic Web Tools for Exploration, Modeling, and Assessment”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, October, 2005.
  Palcic, Ron, Christopher Imm, & Jeff Lewis, “The Power of Mediated Homework: Hawkes Software in Statistics and College Algebra”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, October, 2005
  Wilson, Steven J., “Exploring Quartic Plane Curves with Excel”, Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City, Missouri, October, 2005.
  Martin, Mike, & Steven J. Wilson, “Dynamic Web Tools for Undergraduate Mathematics”, Kansas Section, Mathematical Association of America, Lawrence, Kansas, October, 2005.
  Frost, Jeff, "Preparing Master Faculty", Delta College Faculty Workshop, University Center, Michigan, August, 2005.
  Frost, Jeff, "Writing and Reading Mathematics in a Learning Community", Florida Community College at Jacksonville Faculty Workshop, Jacksonville, Florida, August, 2005.
  Martin, Mike, with Victor Bloomfield, Lawrence Prevett, Mike Saclolo, & Debra Wright, “Bacterial Response to Antibiotics: Modeling Drug-Resistant Strains”, Computational and Theoretical Biology Workshop for Biology and Mathematics Educators, Claremont, California, August 2005.
  Martin, Mike, “Dynamic Web Tools for Biomathematics: Curriculum Integration and Assessment”, European Conference on Mathematical and Theoretical Biology, Dresden, Germany, July, 2005.
  Martin, Mike, with Elizabeth Green & Zhian Wang, “Antiangiogenic Therapies for Cancer: Models and Analysis”, Park City Mathematics Institute, Park City, Utah, July, 2005.
  Martin, Mike, “Calcium Transients in Ventricular Myocyte”, Kansas City Life Sciences Research Day, Overland Park, Kansas, April, 2005.
  Martin, Mike, “Neural Signal Propagation Along Axonal Inhomogeneities”, Kansas City Life Sciences Research Day, Overland Park, Kansas, April, 2005.
  Martin, Mike, “Dynamic Web Tools for Biomathematics: Bringing Realistic Models to Secondary Education”, Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science, Piscataway, New Jersey, April, 2005.