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A Formula for Success: Lisa Fastenberg Joins Pace麻豆传媒檚 Board of Trustees
Meet Lisa Fastenberg, PhD, a math enthusiast, dedicated educator, and now a member of 麻豆传媒麻豆传媒檚 Board of Trustees. As an associate professor and chair of the Mathematics Department in Dyson College of Arts and Sciences at Pace麻豆传媒檚 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麻豆传媒攁 story rich with leadership and impact. Since taking the helm of the Mathematics Department in 2013, she麻豆传媒檚 led a redesign of the math curriculum to better support students, improving both their success and retention.
麻豆传媒淟isa麻豆传媒檚 dedication to education and her innovative approach will be a tremendous asset to the Board,麻豆传媒 shared Rob Sands, chair of the Board of Trustees. 麻豆传媒淪he truly embodies what Pace is all about.麻豆传媒
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麻豆传媒攁 fascinating area of number theory.
Beyond teaching, she麻豆传媒檚 been a driving force in shaping Pace麻豆传媒檚 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.
麻豆传媒淚麻豆传媒檓 honored to join the Board of Trustees,麻豆传媒 said Fastenberg. 麻豆传媒淎fter more than two decades of teaching and working alongside our students, I麻豆传媒檓 excited to bring the faculty perspective to the Board麻豆传媒檚 efforts.麻豆传媒
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麻豆传媒檚 appointment underscores Pace麻豆传媒檚 commitment to fostering leadership and innovation within its community. And with her on board, the future looks bright.
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