Marie Snipes joined the Kenyon math department in 2009. Her research interests lie in the field of geometric measure theory, an area of math that uses measure theory to analyze geometric properties of sets and has its origins in the study of soap films. Prior to her doctoral studies at the University of Michigan, Marie spent four years in the Air Force conducting statistical analyses and developing mathematical models of personnel data. This applied math experience complements her academic perspective as a mathematics instructor.

Outside the classroom, Marie's primary hobby is applied topology through a hands-on study of continuous deformations of phyllosilicate minerals (in other words, throwing pottery). She also enjoys playing racquetball, Scrabble, and chess.

Education

Ph.D. University of Michigan
M.S. University of Michigan
B.S. Harvey Mudd College

Selected Publications

Convergence properties of harmonic measure distributions for planar domains. Complex Var. Elliptic Equ., Vol. 53 (2008), 897--913. (coauthored with Lesley Ward)

Realising step functions as harmonic measure distributions of planar domains. Ann. Acad. Sci. Fenn. Math., Vol. 30 (2005), 353--360. (coauthored with Lesley Ward)

Courses Taught

MATH 106: Elements of Statistics
MATH 110Y-111Y: Calculus with Elementary Functions
MATH 112: Calculus 2
MATH 224: Linear Algebra
MATH 341: Real Analysis I
MATH 352: Complex Analysis
MATH 441: Real Analysis II