JEFFERSON CURTIS TAFT
Department of Mathematics
The University of Arizona
617 N. Santa Rita Ave.
P.O. Box 210089
Tucson, AZ 85721–0089 USA
jctaft@math.arizona.edu

1. 2004-Present, PhD program, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
2. Spring 2004, Math in Moscow Program, Independent University of Moscow.
3. 2002-2004, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
   • B.S., Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude
   • Computer Science Minor
   • Major/Minor/Upper Division GPA: 4.00, cumulative GPA: 3.89
4. 1997-2001, Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI.

1. 2005-Present: Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Arizona.
   • College Algebra
   • Calculus
   • Calculus II
   • Vector Calculus
   • Linear Algebra
2. 2006-2007: Super TA, Core Geometry/Topology Course.
3. 2004: VIGRE Tutor, Real Analysis.
4. 2000: Private Tutor, Calculus.
5. 1999-2000: Mathematics Tutor, Lakeland College.
   • College Algebra
   • Discrete Mathematics

1. Spring 2010: "Intrinsic Geometric Flows on Manifolds of Revolution." Dissertation defense, University of Arizona.
2. Fall 2009: "Intrinsic Geometric Flows on Manifolds of Revolution." Geometry seminar, University of Arizona.
3. Spring 2009: "Intrinsic Geometric Flows on Manifolds of Revolution." SAGE conference, University of Texas.
4. Spring 2009: "Scratching the Rectifiable Current of Geometric Measure Theory." Graduate colloquium, University of Arizona.
5. Fall 2007: "Introduction to Riemannian Geometry." Graduate geometry seminar, University of Arizona.
6. Fall 2007: "The Nash-Moser Inverse Function Theorem." Graduate colloquium, University of Arizona.
7. Fall 2006: "The Nash-moser Inverse Function Theorem." Infinite dimensional geometry seminar, University of Arizona.
8. Fall 2006: "What is a Riemannian Metric?" Core geometry course, University of Arizona.
9. Spring 2005: "The Poincare Index Theorem." Graduate Colloquium.

1. 2006-Present: Intrinsic Geometric flows on Manifolds of Revolution. Advisor: Dr. David Glickenstein.
2. 2003-2004: Research Assistant, Applied Math Dept., University of Arizona.
   • Under Dr. Alain Goriely
     • Used high-speed photography to work on solutions to the set of partial differential equations which describe a cracking whip.
   • Under Dr. Michael Tabor
     • Used high-speed photography to obtain images and experimental techniques to be used in Dr. Tabor's graduate level case studies class.
     • Assisted the lab tech in developing experimentation techniques to be utilized in Dr. Tabor's research and teaching in the area of liquid crystals.
   • Paper
     • High-Speed Photography in Mathematics.

1. Golden Key National Honors Society
2. American Mathematical Society

1. Summer 2009, Summer 2008, 2006-2007, 2004-2005: NSF VIGRE Fellowship.
2. 2004: Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarship.
3. 2004: American Mathematical Society, Math in Moscow Scholarship.
4. 2003-2004: Department of Mathematics, Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award.
5. 2003-2004: Department of Mathematics, Outstanding Senior Award.
6. Spring 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2003: Dean's List.