Joseph Starr

PhD Candidate / Graduate Assistant

[email protected] Joecstarr joseph-c-starr

Education

PhD in Mathematics

University of Iowa
Fall 2021 - Present

MS in Mathematics

University of Iowa
Fall 2021 - Spring 2023

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Michigan - Dearborn
Fall 2013 - Fall 2016

Bachelor of Science in CIS Mathematics

University of Michigan - Dearborn
Fall 2013 - Fall 2016

Awards

RTG: Geometry and Topology at Iowa Graduate Fellowship

Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Summer 2024

Funded by DMS-2038103

Experience

Iowa Sciences Academy Graduate Assistant

University of Iowa - Iowa Sciences Academy
Fall 2024, Spring 2025

Graduate Fellow

University of Iowa
Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Summer 2024

Funded by NSF RTG grant DMS-2038103

Mathematics Teaching Assistant

University of Iowa
Fall 2021, Spring 2022,
Fall 2022, Fall 2023,
Spring 2024

Software Engineer

Western Diversified Plastics
Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

Process tooling and AUTOSAR development

Project Engineer

Vector North America
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

Software Architect
Flash Bootloader Integration

Engineering CoOp

ZF
May 2016 - August 2016

Bootloader integrations for advanced vehicle stability control (braking) systems.

Teaching

MATH:1005

Primary Instructor
Fall 2022, Fall 2023

Algebraic techniques, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities. Course Listing

MATH:1350

Discussion Section Leader
Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024

Algebraic techniques and modeling; quantitative methods for treating problems that arise in management and economic sciences; topics include algebra techniques, functions and functional models, exponential and logarithmic functions and models, and a thorough introduction to differential calculus; examples and applications from management, economic sciences, and related areas; for students planning to major in business. Course Listing

MATH:5760

Graduate Assistant
Spring 2024

Topics in mathematical biology; canonical mathematical modeling and analysis of problems in the biological sciences (data analysis and introduction to machine learning). Course Listing

ISA:4040

Primary Instructor
Fall 2024

Scientific teaching principles (e.g., backwards design, active learning, formative assessment); students develop a teaching unit based on some aspect of their research and teach it to the class in preparation for future interviews where the ability to explain the background and significance for their research is a highly valued skill. Requirements: minimum of 60 s.h. earned, junior or senior standing, and undergraduate research experience. Course Listing

ISA:4041

Primary Instructor
Spring 2025

Structure for development, planning, and implementation of a culminating project for the Iowa Sciences Academy; students dedicate three to five hours per week to the project and are encouraged to connect their projects to community issues or problem; integration of external learning experiences and activities including interviews, scientific observations, or internships. Course Listing

ISA:1040

Primary Instructor
Spring 2025

Professional and career development; tours of scientific research facilities and laboratories on campus; network with professors and graduate students; explore different types of research environments on campus; learn how to identify and contact potential research mentors. Course Listing

Invited Research Talks

Joint Math Meetings: AMS Special Session on Results on Curves and Surfaces Inspired by Experiments

January 2025

JMM AMS Special Session on Results on Curves and Surfaces Inspired by Experiments Program

Knots in Washington 50

December 2024

Knots in Washington 50 program

GEOTOP-A International Conference

January 2023

https://seminargeotop-a.com/merida24/scientific-programme#talk_19

University of Michigan - Dearborn Colloquia

November 2023

Dearborn Colloquia: The Tanglenomicon: Tabulation of two string tangles

Tangled in Knot Theory

May 2023

Lightning talk

Invited General Audience Talks

Andrews University (Scheduled)

April 2025

Constructing the Jones polynomial to save the world

St. Ambrose University (Planned)

January 2025

Constructing the Jones polynomial to save the world

Truman State University

February 2024

Constructing the Jones polynomial to save the world

Grinnell College

November 2023

Constructing the Jones polynomial to save the world

Posters

Submitted poster on “How One GTA Restructured a Course on Teaching Undergraduate Research”

https://joe-starr.com/speaking/posters/9mwagt/

Conference Attendance

Funded by NSF RTG grant DMS-2038103

January 2025

Funded by AMS Travel Grant

December 2024

Funded by NSF Knots in Washington Grant and NSF RTG grant DMS-2038103

August 2024

Funded by NSF RTG grant DMS-2038103

Funded by The University of Iowa Department of Mathematics

Funded by AMS Travel Grant

Funded by ICERM and NSF RTG grant DMS-2038103

Funded by The University of Iowa Department of Mathematics

Service

Webmaster University of Iowa Math Graduate Board

Spring 2023 to Fall 2024

Heartland Partnership Talk Organization

Fall 2024

Speaking series as outreach to midwest colleges.

Panel Participant STEM Career Panel

Feb 2023

Explore Career Paths in Mathematics and Statistics: Alumni Panel Discussion

University of Iowa Exploring Majors Fair Department Representative

Fall 2022, Spring 2023,
Fall 2023

The Exploring Majors Fair on each Hawkeye Visit Day connects prospective undergraduate students with departments of their interest.

Seminars Organized

Knots, Tangles, and Computers

Primary Organizer:

Topological Data Visualization

Assisted in Organizing:

Undergraduate Topology Seminar

Assisted in Organizing: