Benjamin Nassau, Ph.D.
Benjamin Nassau, Ph.D.
Benjamin Nassau, Ph.D.
Assistant Teaching Professor
Biography
Education:
Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Delaware
M.S., Mathematics, University of Delaware
B.S., Mathematics, minor in Women's and Gender Studies, Muhlenberg College
M.S., Mathematics, University of Delaware
B.S., Mathematics, minor in Women's and Gender Studies, Muhlenberg College
Research Expertise:
Mathematics Education | Algebra | Graph Theory
Mathematics Education | Algebra | Graph Theory
While my dissertation was situated at the intersection of algebra and graph theory, I am much more interested these days in how best to make things fair both in the teaching of mathematics and in content. Presently, I am looking to inquiry-based learning and active learning for these answers. I am also interested in open-source materials and the efforts surrounding them, as I believe the additional costs imposed on students to engage in their education are unfair.
Teaching Narrative:
I am very interested in research-backed pedagogy in order to make mathematics more accessible. Currently, I use inquiry-based learning. This framework has succeeded for me in everything from Quantitative Reasoning to College Geometry. Math is for everyone, and I aim to deconstruct any barriers that say otherwise.
I am very interested in research-backed pedagogy in order to make mathematics more accessible. Currently, I use inquiry-based learning. This framework has succeeded for me in everything from Quantitative Reasoning to College Geometry. Math is for everyone, and I aim to deconstruct any barriers that say otherwise.
Professional Memberships:
Mathematical Association of America (www.maa.org)
Mathematical Association of America (www.maa.org)
American Mathematical Society (www.ams.org)
Fall 2026 - Class Schedule
40916 - MATH - 01000-1 MATHEMATICS LEARNING COMM-RS W 3:30pm - 4:45pm Robinson 212
40935 - MATH - 01118-1 QUANTITATIVE REASONING MW 9:30am - 10:45am Enterprise 509
41000 - MATH - 01130-7 CALCULUS I-ELC MTR 12:30pm - 1:45pm Science 128
40935 - MATH - 01118-1 QUANTITATIVE REASONING MW 9:30am - 10:45am Enterprise 509
41000 - MATH - 01130-7 CALCULUS I-ELC MTR 12:30pm - 1:45pm Science 128
41064 - MATH - 01230-5 CALCULUS III MTR 2:00pm - 3:15pm Business 204
Fall 2026 - Office Hours
Virtual or in-person by email request with 24 hours notice at nassau@rowan.edu