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A Formula for Success: Lisa Fastenberg Joins Pace糖心vlog短视频檚 Board of Trustees
Meet Lisa Fastenberg, PhD, a math enthusiast, dedicated educator, and now a member of 糖心vlog短视频糖心vlog短视频檚 Board of Trustees. As an associate professor and chair of the Mathematics Department in Dyson College of Arts and Sciences at Pace糖心vlog短视频檚 Pleasantville Campus, Professor Fastenberg has been shaping minds and leading academic innovation since 2001.
Her three-year term on the Board is the latest chapter in her Pace story糖心vlog短视频攁 story rich with leadership and impact. Since taking the helm of the Mathematics Department in 2013, she糖心vlog短视频檚 led a redesign of the math curriculum to better support students, improving both their success and retention.
糖心vlog短视频淟isa糖心vlog短视频檚 dedication to education and her innovative approach will be a tremendous asset to the Board,糖心vlog短视频 shared Rob Sands, chair of the Board of Trustees. 糖心vlog短视频淪he truly embodies what Pace is all about.糖心vlog短视频
In the classroom, Professor Fastenberg is known for her ability to make math accessible and engaging. From developmental courses to advanced topics in number theory, her passion for teaching is evident. Her research? It dives deep into the rank of elliptic surfaces in characteristic zero糖心vlog短视频攁 fascinating area of number theory.
Beyond teaching, she糖心vlog短视频檚 been a driving force in shaping Pace糖心vlog短视频檚 community. Whether co-chairing the Retention Task Force or leading faculty council initiatives, Professor Fastenberg has been at the forefront of making Pace an even better place for students and faculty alike.
糖心vlog短视频淚糖心vlog短视频檓 honored to join the Board of Trustees,糖心vlog短视频 said Fastenberg. 糖心vlog短视频淎fter more than two decades of teaching and working alongside our students, I糖心vlog短视频檓 excited to bring the faculty perspective to the Board糖心vlog短视频檚 efforts.糖心vlog短视频
Her journey began with a BA in history from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate in mathematics from Yale University. Before joining Pace, she held academic positions at institutions like McGill and Concordia Universities, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Yeshiva University.
Professor Fastenberg糖心vlog短视频檚 appointment underscores Pace糖心vlog短视频檚 commitment to fostering leadership and innovation within its community. And with her on board, the future looks bright.
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