Dorothy Wallace facts for kids
Dorothy Irene Wallace Andreoli is an American mathematician. She studies numbers, biology, and how to teach math. She is a professor at Dartmouth College.
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Learning About Math: Dorothy Wallace's Education
Dorothy Wallace went to Yale University. She earned her Ph.D. in 1982. This was at the University of California, San Diego. Her main study was about number theory. This is a branch of math that studies numbers.
What Dorothy Wallace Does
Dorothy Wallace has written or helped write several books. These books help people learn about math and science.
Books by Dorothy Wallace
- Applications of Calculus to Biology and Medicine: Case Studies from Lake Victoria (2017)
- This book shows how math is used in biology and medicine. It uses examples from Lake Victoria.
- The Bell That Rings Light: A Primer in Quantum Mechanics and Chemical Bonding (2006)
- This book helps explain quantum mechanics. It also talks about how chemicals bond together.
Math and Art
In 1999, Dorothy Wallace helped create an art show. It was called "Visual Proof: the Experience of Mathematics in Art." This show was at Dartmouth's Hood Museum of Art. It showed how math and art are connected.
Math Videos
Dorothy Wallace also helps make educational videos. These videos teach people about mathematics. She works with other mathematicians and artists on these projects.
Awards and Recognition
Dorothy Wallace has received special awards for her work.
Professor of the Year
In 2000, she was named New Hampshire CASE Professor of the Year. This award recognizes excellent teaching.
Rassias Award
In 2019, she received the Rassias Award. This award is for helping alumni learn more. She gave math talks on Dartmouth alumni trips for 15 years.
