Heather Ramsey
Instructional Assistant Professor

Education

• M.S. in Mathematics, Texas A&M University, 2004
• B.S. in Applied Mathematical Sciences, Texas A&M University, 2002

In the Profession

• 2020-present, Instructional Associate Professor, Texas A&M University
• 2014-2020, Instructional Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University
• 2012-2014, Senior Lecturer, Texas A&M University
• 2011-2012, Instructor, Blinn College
• 2010-2011, Instructor, Copper Mountain College
• 2009-2010, Senior Lecturer, Texas A&M University
• 2004-2009, Lecturer, Texas A&M University

Recent Courses Taught

• MATH 141 - Business Mathematics I (Finite Math)
• MATH 147 - Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
• MATH 148 - Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
• MATH 325 - The Mathematics of Interest
• MATH 419 - Applications of Actuarial Science
• MATH 420 - Applications of Actuarial Science II

Major Awards

• 2020, John J. Koldus Faculty & Staff Achievement Award, Texas A&M University
• 2013, Outstanding Service Award, Department of Mathematics
• 2010, Student Led Award for Teaching Excellence, Texas A&M University
• 2008, Student Led Award for Teaching Excellence, Texas A&M University
• 2008, Outstanding Teaching Award, Department of Mathematics

Notable Pedagogical or Scholarly Activities

• Member of select group of faculty running pilot sections for core curriculum reassessment, Dec. 2014-Aug. 2015
• Author of new Applications of Actuarial Science II course, Math 420, Nov. 2013
• Coauthor (with Dr. Michael Stecher) of new Advance Spreadsheet Techniques course for actuarial science program, Nov. 2012
• Authoring and video developer for "Course Redesign for Math 1324," a grant funded by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 2007-2009
• Presenter at International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (ICTCM). Title: "Creating Graded Videos Using Camtasia," March 14, 2009
• Chair of MATH 166 Curriculum Committee, 2006-2007
• Member of Finite Mathematics Textbook Search Committee, 2005-2006

Recent Synergistic or Major Service Activities

• Member of Faculty Senate Executive Committee, May 2019-present
• Lead Academic Advisor, Department of Mathematics, October 2020-present
• Senior Academic Advisor, Department of Mathematics, June 2017-October 2020
• Lead Academic Advior for University Studies, Math for Business and Math for Pre-professionals, June 2017-August 2020
• Elected member of Department Head Search Advisory Committee, February 2019-present
• Lead Advisor for Actuarial Science Program, Department of Mathematics, Aug. 2012-present
• Member of Undergraduate Studies Committee, Department of Mathematics, 2012-present
• Member of Scholarship Committee, Department of Mathematics, 2013-present
• Member of College of Science Undergraduate Programs Committee, Jan. 2015-present
• Faculty Senator representing the College of Science in the TAMU Faculty Senate, appointed to fill in for a colleague, Sept. 2018-present
• Member of the Academic Affairs Committee, a standing committee of the Faculty Senate, Sept. 2014-Aug. 2016 and Sept. 2018-present
• Regents Scholars Mentor, Department of Mathematics, Jan. 2017-May 2017
• Member of the Faculty Senate, elected by the College of Science, Sept. 2013-Aug. 2016
• Member of Academic Professional Track Committee, Department of Mathematics, 2012-2016
• Member of the College of Science Dean Search Advisory Committee, elected by the College of Science, April 2014-May 2015
• Member of the University Disciplinary Appeals Panel, appointed by the Texas A&M University President, Oct. 2013-Aug. 2015
• Member of the Workplace Climate and Diversity Committee, a standing committee of the Faculty Senate, Oct. 2013-Sept. 2014