Nolan Rice

Associate Professor, Mathematics





Course Information – Fall 2009

§  MATH 108, Intermediate Algebra - syllabus

§  MATH 108, Intermediate Algebra (online) – syllabus

§  MATH 130, Finite Math – syllabus

§  MATH 253, Introductory Statistics - syllabus


Contact Information

§  C.S.I. Directory Page

§  Office: Shields 206-F

§  Phone/Voice Mail - External: (208) 732 – 6819

§  Phone/Voice Mail - Internal: x6819

§  E-mail: nrice@csi.edu

§  Mailing Address:

Nolan Rice
Math, Engineering and Computer Science Dept
College of Southern Idaho
P.O. Box 1238
Twin Falls, ID 83303 – 1238


Education

§  Master of ArtsMathematics (Statistics), The University of Montana, 2000

 

§  Bachelor of ScienceMathematics, Idaho State University, 1998


Vitae

                        Awards:

 

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§  Access Ability Award – “Empowering Individuals to Access Abilities, Awarded by the College of Southern Idaho’s Student Disability Services in recognition of dedication and excellence toward expanding the knowledge of students with disabilities, 2000-01 and 2004-05.  (two time recipient)

 

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§  WOW (From John Hughes), Recognition for thorough and timely responses to the Idaho House of Representatives Education Committee’s query on math instruction in elementary schools, PACE WOW Program, February 2, 2007.

 

§  WOW (From Kathy Stover), Recognition for helping research textbooks, review other colleges’ course descriptions, define curriculum, develop outcomes, and write a syllabus for Finite Math, a new course in the Math, Engineering and Computer Science Dept., PACE WOW Program, February 23, 2007.

 

§  WOW (From Kathy Stover), Recognition for helping with the Math, Engineering and Computer Science booth at the CSI Career Fair, PACE WOW Program, April 30, 2007.

 

§  Appreciation Award, golden eagle poster, 2006-07 ASCSI Student Senate.

 

                        Publications:

 

§  Aortic and pulmonary root:  are their dynamics similar?European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2002, volume 21, pages 268-275.  (co-author)

 

§  “A four-dimensional study of the aortic root dynamics,” European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2002, volume 22, pages 497-503.  (co-author)

 

§  "Dynamic balance of the aortomitral junction," Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, May 2002, volume 123, issue 5, pages 911-918.  (co-author)

 

§  “Aortic Root Dynamics are Asymmetric,” The Journal of Heart Valve Disease, March 2005, volume 14, number 2, pages 400-407.  (co-author)

 

Presentations and Grants:

 

§  Data Analysis of the Aortic Valve Complex Measured by Digital Sonomicrometry,” Montana Academy of Sciences, Annual Conference, Missoula, Montana, April 29, 2000.  (presenter)

 

§  Data Analysis of the Aortic Valve Complex Measured by Digital Sonomicrometry,” Dept of Mathematical Sciences, Colloquium Series, The University of Montana, September 28, 2000.  (presenter)

 

§  “Careers Opportunities for Math People,” Math, Engineering and Computer Science Dept, Colloquium Series, College of Southern Idaho, November 20, 2002.  (presenter)

 

§  "Statistics, Normal Distributions and Baseball," Math, Engineering and Computer Science Dept, Colloquium Series, College of Southern Idaho, March 16, 2004.  (presenter)

 

§  Building Middle School Mathematics Success in Minidoka and Cassia Counties, Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant, Idaho Dept of Education, June 1-5, September 22, October 27, 2004, February 9 and 17, 2005, fall 2006, spring & fall 2007, spring & fall 2008.  (presenter/academic coach)

 

§  Building Middle School Mathematics Success in Twin Falls County, Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant, Idaho Dept of Education, October 12, November 11, 2004 and April 21, 2005.  (presenter/observer)

 

§  “Statistics & Statistical Careers,” Math, Engineering and Computer Science Dept, Colloquium Series, College of Southern Idaho, March 8, 2005.  (presenter)

 

§  Department Academic Advisor, fall 2008 to present.

 

Professional Organizations:

 

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§  American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, 27th Annual  National Conference, Toronto, Ontario, November 15-18, 2001.  (attendee)

 

§  People of Diversity, College of Southern Idaho, diversified culture fieldtrip, Los Angeles, California, November 15-17, 2002.  (chaperone)

 

§  American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, 31st Annual  National Conference, San Diego, California, November 10-13, 2005.  (Idaho Delegate)

 

§  Northwest Region's Representative on AMATYC's Mathematics for AAS Programs Committee.  (appointed spring 2008)

 

Industrial Consulting and College-Level Instruction:

 

§  Montana Dept of Transportation, 1999.  (data analysis consultant)

 

§  Montana Optometric Association, 1999.  (data analysis consultant)

 

§  The International Heart Institute of Montana, 2000.  (data analysis consultant)

 

§  The University of Montana, Dept of Mathematical Sciences, 2000.  (adjunct instructor)

 

§  Mathematics All Around, Pirnot, Thomas L., 2nd Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., 2004.  (reviewer)

 

§  College Algebra, Young, Cynthia Y., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2006.  (reviewer)

 

Service Organizations:

 

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§   The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Snake River Lodge #2807, Jerome, ID.  (fraternal member since 2000)


 



 

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