COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Rachel Perrier

Education

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics, Washington State University, in progress
    - Graduate Certificate in Teaching College Mathematics
  • B.S. in Mathematics, Whitworth University, 2017
    - Minor in Computer Science
Teaching Experience
Math 103 Algebra Methods and Introduction to Functions Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019
Math 105 Exploring Mathematics Summer 2018
Math 108 Trigonometry Summer 2019
Math 171 Lab Calculus I Lab Fall 2017
Math 172 Lab Calculus II Lab Spring 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
Math 202 Calculus for Business and Economics Spring 2022, Summer 2022
Math 216 Discrete Mathematics Summer 2020
Math 220 Introductory Linear Algebra Summer 2021
Math 301 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning Fall 2022
Leader of Graduate Qualifying Exam Linear Algebra Review Sessions Spring 2020, Fall 2020
Research

My research focuses on finding families of periodic multidimensional continued fractions by expanding on the work of Dasaratha et al. in higher dimensions. I also have found connections between the matrix analog of the Jacobi-Perron algorithm for multidimensional continued fractions and the combinatorial construction of Riordan arrays. I am working with Dr. Matt Hudelson.

I have also worked with a research group to explore new operations on Riordan arrays.

My current CV can be found here.

Publications
Scholarships and Awards
  • Department of Mathematics and Statistics 3-Minute Thesis Competition Winner, November 2021
    - Competed in the College of Arts and Sciences 3MT on March 11, 2022
  • Nancy J. Robertson Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Mathematics, Washington State University, Spring 2021 and Spring 2022