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Carmen Wright, Ph.D

Carmen Wright, Ph.D

Associate Professor

Biography

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Education

  • Ph.D. Mathematics, December 2012, The University of Iowa Dissertation: Some representation theory of Sl*(2,O/p2) where * is the  identity and Sl*(2,M2(O/p2)) where * equals transpose Advisor: Philip Kutzko

  • M.S. Mathematics, May 2009, The University of Iowa

  • B.A. Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude, May 2006, Oakwood University

Publications

  • Buell, C., A. Helminck, V. Klima, J. Schaefer, C. Wright & E. Ziliak (2023). Fixed point Group Conjugacy Classes of Unipotent Elements in Low-Dimensional Symmetric  Spaces of Special Linear Groups over a Finite Field. Journal of Algebra and Its 

    Applications. 2023 April 19. Available from:  

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219498824501421

  • Buell, C., A. Helminck, V. Klima, J. Schaefer, C. Wright & E. Ziliak (2020) Classifying  the orbits of the generalized symmetric spaces for SL2(Fq). Communications in Algebra,  48:4, 1744-1757, DOI: 10.1080/00927872.2019.1705471

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    Buell, C., V. Klima, J. Schaefer, C. Wright, E. Ziliak. (2018). Orbit decompositions of  unipotent elements in the generalized symmetric spaces of SL2(Fq). Advances in the  Mathematical Sciences: AWM Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA April 2017 15,  Springer (2018), Ed. Alyson Deines, et al., 69-77 

  • Buell, C., A. G. Helminck, V. Klima, J. Schaefer, C. Wright, E. Ziliak. (2017) On the  Structure of Generalized Symmetric Spaces of SL2(Fq) and GL2(Fq). Note di Matematica 37(2) (2017), 1-10 
  • Buell, C., A. G. Helminck, V. Klima, J. Schaefer, C. Wright, E. Ziliak. (2017). On the  Structure of Generalized Symmetric Spaces of SLn(Fq), Communications in Algebra,  45(12), 5123-5136 

Presentations - Invited Talks

  •  Wright, C., Kaur, J., Newsome, A. and Bland, C. (2019). Using Machine Learning to  Find Promoter Regions of DNA. University of Hawaii, West Oahu, HI 
  • Buell, C., A. Helminck, V. Klima, J. Schaefer, C. Wright, E. Ziliak (2019). On the  structure of Generalized Symmetric Spaces of SLn(Fq). AMS Special Session on The  Mathematics of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Mid Atlantic, National Joint Mathematics, Baltimore, MD 
  • Wright, C. (2018) Coding in Scratch. Jackson State University Girls Engaged in the  Mathematical Sciences (GEMS) Program, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
  • Wright, C., Kaur, J., Newsome, A. and Bland, C. (2018). Using Classification  Algorithms to Predict Promoter Regions in E. Coli Based on DNA Structural  Properties. Department of Mathematics Colloquia, Youngstown State University,  Youngstown, OH 
  • Wright, C. (2017). Exploring symmetric spaces of SL(n,k) where k is a finite field. 2017 Modern Math Workshop, Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native  Americans in Science, Salt Lake City, UT 

International Presentations

Wright, C., Kaur, J., Newsome, A. and Bland, C. (2017). A comparison of methods  for classifying promoter regions in E. coli based on structural properties of DNA.  The 2017 International Conference on Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, Las  Vegas, NV

National Presentations

  • Buell, C., A. Helminck, V. Klima, J. Schaefer, C. Wright, E. Ziliak (2019).  Classifying unipotent matrices in the symmetric space of SL2(Fq). 2019 Spring Central  and Western Joint Sectional Meeting, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 

  • Buell, C., A. Helminck, V. Klima, J. Schaefer, C. Wright, E. Ziliak (2019).  Classifying the H-orbits of the Symmetric Space of SL2(Fq) for char(Fq)≠2. 2019  National Joint Mathematics Meetings, Baltimore, MD 

  • Talley, J., Wright, C. (2019). The Jackson State University Girls Engaging in the  Mathematical Sciences Program: A Summer Enrichment Experience for Middle  School Girls, 2019 National Joint Mathematics Meeting, Baltimore, MD 

  • Wright, C., Kaur, J., Newsome, A. and Bland, C. (2018). Using Classification  Algorithms to Predict Promoter Regions in E. Coli Based on DNA Structural  Properties. 2018 National Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, CA 

  • Wright, C. (2017). Classifying unipotent matrices in the symmetric space of SL2(Fq). Association for Women in Mathematics Symposium, University of California at Los  Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 

Regional Presentations

  • Wright, C. (2022). Introduction to Python 3: Part 2. Undergraduate Mathematics  Seminar, Department of Mathematics and Statistical Sciences, Jackson State  University, Jackson, MS 

  • Wright, C. (2023). Introduction to Python 3: Part 1. Undergraduate Mathematics  Seminar, Department of Mathematics and Statistical Sciences, Jackson State  University, Jackson, MS 

  • Wright, C., C. Gorton, L. Ornas (2017). Integrating Technology into Undergraduate  Instruction. Mathematical Association of America Louisiana/Mississippi Section  2017 Meeting, Section NExT Workshop, Millsaps College, Jackson, MS 

  • Wright, C. (2016). Opportunities for Computing with Big Data. Mathematical  Association of America Louisiana/Mississippi Section 2016 Meeting, Section NExT  Workshop, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA 

  • Wright, C. (2016). Generalized and extended symmetric spaces of SL2(Fq) and  GL2(Fq). Mathematical Association of America Louisiana/Mississippi Section 2016  Meeting, Faculty Presentations, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA 

  • Wright, C. (2015). Generalized symmetric spaces on SL2(Fq). Department of  Mathematics and Statistical Sciences Colloquia, Jackson State University, Jackson,  MS

    • 2013 – 2018 Expeditions in Training, Research, and Education for Mathematics and  Statistics through Quantitative Explorations of Data 

      Johnathan Hill (Mathematics), Shelbi Ware (Biology), Isaac McGee  (Mathematics), Alexander Reed (Biology), Elijah Thompson (Computer  Science), Comelia Walker (Mathematics), Kayshaunna Williams (Computer  Science), De’Una Wilson (Mathematics), Bentrell McGee (Mathematics),  Paris Smith (Mathematics), Michael Thompson (Biology) 

    • 2015 – 2016 Jala Morrow (Mathematics), The Intersection of Game Theory and  Emergency Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions Program 

    • 2013 – 2014 Darsha Campbell (Secondary Mathematics Education) and Constance  Howard (Mathematics), Colliding Trains, Jackson State University Calculus  Workshop 

    Research Mentorships
    • 2023 – Present Employment Search and Screening Committee (2015 – 2016) o 2022 – 2023 Mathematics Day Director 
    • 2021 – Present Scheduling Committee 
    • 2019 – Present Departmental Tenure & Promotion Committee 
    • 2019 – Present College Performance Based Pay Committee (2016 – 2017)
    • 2018 – 2020 Mathematics and Engineering Fair Director 
    • 2018 – Present Mathematics Education Committee 
    • 2017 – Present College Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2015 – 2016)
    • 2015 – Present Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society Permanent  Faculty Correspondent 
    • 2012 – Present Undergraduate Mathematics Seminar Chair 
    University and Department Service
    • 2021 Co-organizer, Women of Color in Topology and Algebra Session, Joint  Mathematics Meetings 

    • 2020 Mentor, Summer Scholars Internship Program, National Science Foundation o 2019 Co-organizer, Special Session on Generalizations of Symmetric Spaces, AMS  Spring Central and Western Joint Sectional Meeting, Honolulu, HI 

    • 2023 – Present Mathematical Association of America Louisiana-Mississippi Student  Ad hoc Committee 

    • 2023 – Present Mathematical Association of America Louisiana-Mississippi  Outstanding Teacher Award Committee 

    • 2016 – 2019 Mathematical Association of America Louisiana-Mississippi Student  Paper Committee 

    • 2015 – 2019 Mathematical Association of America Louisiana-Mississippi Section  NExT Committee and Workshop Organizer 

    Professional Activities
    • 2018 – Present E. E. Rogers School Board Member 
    • 2018 – 2020 E. E. Rogers School 6th-8th Grades Math Club Coordinator
    • 2016 – 2020 Stewpot – Billy Brumfield Shelter, Jackson, MS 
    • 2012 ACT Preparation Seminar Instructor, Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy,  Atlanta, GA 
    Community Service
    • Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) 
    • Mathematical Association of America (MAA) 
    • Project NExT (New Experiences in Teaching), MAA
    • National Association of Mathematicians (NAM)
    Professional Affiliations
    • 2023 Collaborate@ICERM: Fixed-Group Conjugacy Classes of Unipotent Elements in  Symmetric Spaces of Special Linear Groups over a Finite Field of Characteristic 2. Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM), Brown  University, Providence, RI 
    • 2023 Mathematical Association of America OPEN Math Workshop: Inclusion and  Inquiry: Fostering Student Belonging and Ownership 
    • 2022 Mathematical Association of America OPEN Math Workshop: Redesigning your  Course for Mastery Grading 
    • 2018 National Inquiry-Based Learning and Teaching in Mathematics Conference,  University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 
    • 2017 Institutional Change through Faculty Advancement in Instruction and Mentoring  (IC FAIM) Workshop, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 
    Professional Development