Shanah Grant

SHANAH K. GRANT, PH.D
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA, 31030
Phone: 478-825-6731  Email: shanah.grant@fvsu.edu
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATIONS
Ph.D., Mathematics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, 2020
Dissertation: “An In-Depth Investigation of How an Undergraduate Mathematics Major Student Learns
the Concept of Proof”
Advisor: Dr. Draga Vidakovic
MS, Mathematics, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi, 2016
Thesis: “Analytical Analysis and Computational Simulations of Energy Balance Models (EBMs) to
Improve the Prediction of Climate Change”
Advisor: Dr. Zhenbu Zhang
BS, Mathematics, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia, 2013
APPOINTMENTS
Assistant Professor, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley Georgia, August 2020 - present
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Clarkston, Georgia, Aug 2016 –
present
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, August 2017 – 2020
Graduate Research Assistant, Draga Vidakovic, Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, August 2017 – 2020
Graduate Lab Assistant, Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, August 2016 – May 2017
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Jackson State University, Jackson Mississippi, August 2015 – May 2016
Mathematics Tutor, Jackson State University, Jackson Mississippi, August 2014 – May 2016
Mathematics Tutor, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley Georgia, August 2011 – December 2011
CURRENT COURSES
[1] Trigonometry
[2] Mathematical Modeling
[3] Foundation of Numbers and Operators
COURSES TAUGHT
[1] Calculus I
[2] Elementary Statistics
[3] Pre-Calculus
[4] College Algebra
[5] Mathematical Modeling
[6] Foundation of Mathematics
[7] Algebraic Concepts
[8] Support for College Algebra (Co-requisite for College Algebra)
TEACHING ASSISTANT COURSES
[1] Calculus I
[2] Graduate and Undergraduate Ordinary Differential Equation
[3] Linear Algebra
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
[1] Graduate Student (Collegiate Mathematics Education), Georgia State University, An In-Depth Investigation
of How an Undergraduate Mathematics Major Student Learns the Concept of Proof, August 2017 –
2020
[2] Graduate Student (Applied Mathematics), Jackson State University, Analytical Analysis and Computational
Simulations of Energy Balance Models (EBMs) to Improve the Prediction of Climate Change, August
2014 – May 2016
[3] Research Scientist (Cryospheric Science/Mathematics), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Investigation
of the Use of the Aquarius Scatterometer Data in Polar Regions, June 2015 – August 2015
[4] Research Scientist (Physics/Mathematics), Wright-Patterson Air Force Research Laboratory, Trajectory
Estimation Error Analysis, June 2013 – August 2013
[5] Research Scientist (Computational Chemistry), Jackson State University, Interactions of Fullerene
Derivatives and HIV-1 PR Catalytic Site: Quantum-Mechanical Analysis and Molecular Modeling,
June 2012 – July 2012
[6] Research Scientist (Mathematics), Fort Valley State University, An Application of Parameter Identification
on a Mathematical Model to Analyze the Effect of Bisphenol A on Breast Cancer Cell Growth, June 2011 – July 2011
WORK IN PROGRESS
[1] Grant, S, Vidakovic, D. The Development of Understanding of a Competent Mathematics Major Student in
Two Proof Courses. Manuscript submitted to the Journal of Mathematical Behavior for publication.
[2] Grant, S, Vidakovic, D. How a Competent Mathematics Major Student Self-Regulate in Proof Courses.
Manuscript to be submitted to the Journal of Educational Psychology for publication.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
[1] Special Interest Group of Mathematical Association of America on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics
Education (SIGMAA on RUME), 2018 – present
[2] American Mathematical Society (AMS), 2016 – present
[3] Mathematical Association of America, 2016 – present
HONORS AND AWARDS
[1] Louis Stokes Mississippi Alliance for Minority Participation Bridge to Doctorate Fellowship, 2014 – 2016
[2] FVSU Alum Spotlight, 2015
[3] 2nd place award, oral presentation, CSET/LSMAMP Research Symposium, 2015
[4] Magna Cum Laude Graduate, 2013
[5] 2nd place award, oral presentation, 70th Annual Joint Meeting between Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor
Society, 2013
[6] Leadership Delta Participant, 2012 - 2013
[7] Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honor Society, 2012 – 2013
[8] Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, 2012 – 2013
[9] National Dean’s List, 2012 – 2013
[10] Miss Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, 2012 – 2013
[11] Honors Convocation, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013
[12] 3rd place award, oral presentation, 7th Annual Fall PSLSAMP Research Conference, 2012
[13] 1st place award, oral presentation, 2nd Annual Fort Valley State University Research Day, 2012
[14] Delta Award for Excellence Scholarship, 2010 & 2011
[15] Board of Regents Award, 2011
[16] Camilla Scholarship, 2010
SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT
Professional
[1] 2020; 2021 Motivational Speaker, Treasure of Prominence Confidence Camp
[2] 2017 – Present, Teacher, Sharpe Sessions Summer Math FUNness
[3] 2016 Volunteer Judge, MSEF Region II Science Fair
[4] 2015 Volunteer Judge, Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)
[5] 2015 Motivational Speaker, FVSU Peach State-Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Students
University
[1] 2021 Mathematics Department Faculty Senator
[2] 2020 – present, Member, Faculty Learning Community
[3] 2020 – present Representative, HIPs (High Impact Practices) Implementation Leader
[4] 2020 – present Assistant Director, Peach State – LSAMP
[5] 2020 – present Member, Mathematics Education Exploratory Committee
Community
[1] 2019 – present Committee Member, PowHER International Women’s Summit
[2] 2019 – present Secretary, Christians in Action Youth Group, Miracle Worship Center
[3] 2017 – present Fund Raiser and Coordinator, Sharpe Sessions’ Annual Math Summer Enrichment Program
[4] 2016 – present Member, Dance Ministry, Miracle Worship Center
[5] 2016 – present Praise and Worship Team Member, Miracle Worship Center
[6] 2018 – 2019 Fund Raising Coordinator, Miracle Worship Canter
Grantsmanship
[1] 2020 – present Member, Mathematics Education Exploratory Committee
[2] 2020 – present Member, MATH 1101 Coordinated Project (Affordable Learning Georgia Grant)

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

[1] “Analytical Analysis and Computational Simulations of Energy Balance Models (EBMs) to Improve the

Prediction of Climate Change” (with Zhenbu Zhang) Annual Biomedical Research Conference for

Minority Students (ABRCMS), Seattle WA, November 11-14, 2015

[2] “Investigation of the Use of the Aquarius Scatterometer data in Polar Regions” (with Paolo de Matthaeis)

12th Annual International Symposium on Recent Advances in Environmental Health Research,

Jackson, MS, September 13 – 16, 2015

[3] “Investigation of the Use of the Aquarius Scatterometer data in Polar Regions” (with Paolo de Matthaeis)

NASA’s Annual Closing Ceremony Poster Session, Greenbelt, MD, July 30, 2015

[4] “An Application of Parameter Identification on a Mathematical Model to Analyze the Effect of Bisphenol A

on Breast Cancer Cell Growth” (with J. Zhu and Y. Wei) Annual Biomedical Research Conference for

Minority Students (ABRCMS), San Antonio, TX, November 12-15, 2014

[5] “An Application of Parameter Identification on a Mathematical Model to Analyze the Effect of Bisphenol A

on Breast Cancer Cell Growth” (with J. Zhu and Y. Wei) 11th International Symposium on Recent

Advances in Environmental Health Research, and the 13th International Symposium on Metal Ions in

Biology and Medicine, Jackson, MS, September 14-18, 2014

[6] “Interactions of Fullerene Derivatives and HIV-1 PR Catalytic Site: Quantum-Mechanical Analysis and

Molecular Modeling” (with Lucky Ahmed) Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority

Students, San Jose, CA, November 7-12, 2012

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

[1] “Analytical Analysis and Computational Simulations of Energy Balance Models (EBMs) to Improve the

Prediction of Climate Change” (with Zhenbu Zhang) Emerging Researchers National Conference in

Stem, Washington, DC, February 25 – 27, 2016

[2] “An Application of Parameter Identification on a Mathematical Model to Analyze the Effect of Bisphenol A

on Breast Cancer Cell Growth” (with J. Zhu and Y. Wei) CSET/LSMAMP Research Symposium,

Jackson, MS, February 23, 2015

[3] “Interactions of Fullerene Derivatives and HIV-1 PR Catalytic Site: Quantum-Mechanical Analysis and

Molecular Modeling” (with Lucky Ahmed) 70th Annual Joint Meeting between Beta Kappa Chi

Scientific Honor Society, Reston, VA, March 13-17, 2013

[4] “Interactions of Fullerene Derivatives and HIV-1 PR Catalytic Site: Quantum-Mechanical Analysis and

Molecular Modeling” (with Lucky Ahmed) 7th Annual Fall Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for

Minority Participation Research Conference, Athens, GA, October 4-6, 2012

[5] “An Application of Parameter Identification on a Mathematical Model to Analyze the Effect of Bisphenol A

on Breast Cancer Cell Growth” (with J. Zhu and Y. Wei) 2nd Annual Fort Valley State University

Research Day, Fort Valley, GA, April 16, 2012

[6] “An Application of Parameter Identification on a Mathematical Model to Analyze the Effect of Bisphenol A

on Breast Cancer Cell Growth” (with J. Zhu and Y. Wei) 6th Annual Fall Research Conference,

Savannah, GA, October 13-15, 2011