Katherine Slyman katherine slyman@brown.
edu
Curriculum Vitae https://katherineslyman.weebly.com
Academic NSF-RTG Postdoctoral Fellow, Brown University Jul 2023 - Present
Positions Division of Applied Mathematics
Postdoctoral Mentor: Bjorn Sandstede
Research Interests: Dynamical systems, opinion dynamics, modeling
Education University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Ph.D. Applied Mathematics May 2023
Advisor: Christopher Jones
Disseration: Rate and Noise-Induced Tipping Working in Concert
Research Interests: Dynamical systems, noise and rate-induced tipping, climate applications
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
M.A. Mathematics May 2017
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
B.S. Secondary Mathematics Education May 2015
Honors: Cum laude
Funding, NSF-RTG Postdoctoral Fellowship Jul 2023 - Present
Awards, Brown University, Division of Applied Mathematics
Fellowships,
Senior Teaching Fellowship Aug 2022 - May 2023
and Honors UNC-CH, Department of Mathematics
Fellowship awarded yearly to one math graduate student to co-teach a seminar with a faculty
member for preparing first-year math graduate students to be effective TAs and instructors and
serve as a liaison between graduate TAs and faculty instructors.
J. Burton Linker Award Spring 2022
UNC-CH, Department of Mathematics
Granted to one math graduate student yearly for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Student Travel Award Spring 2022
SIAM Conference on Mathematics of Planet Earth
Student Travel Award Spring 2021
SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems
Student Travel Award Spring 2020
SIAM Conference on Mathematics of Planet Earth
Graduate Teaching Assistantship Aug 2015 - May 2017
Wake Forest University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Outstanding Student Teacher Certificate Award Spring 2015
University of Delaware
Recognizes those who have demonstrated exceptional skill and creativity in developing rapport
with students, planning and executing lessons, and incorporating suggestions and new ideas into
teaching practice.
Summer Undergraduate REU Funding Summer 2014
Miami University of Ohio
CV PG. 2
Secondary Education Award for Educational Promise Fall 2014
University of Delaware
Destination Delaware Scholarship Aug 2011 - Spring 2015
University of Delaware
Marching Band Nields Scholarship Fall 2011, Fall 2012
University of Delaware
Publications Slyman, K., Gemmer, J., Corak, N., Kiers, C., & Jones, C.K. (2024). Tipping in a low-
dimensional model of a tropical cyclone. Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, Volume 457, 133969.
Publications
Fleurantin, E., Slyman, K., Barker, B., & Jones, C.K. (2023). A dynamical systems approach
for most probable escape paths over periodic boundaries. Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena,
Volume 454, 133860.
Slyman, K., & Jones, C.K. (2022). Rate and noise-induced tipping working in concert. Chaos:
An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science, 33(1), 013119.
Slyman, K. (2022). Alumni Panel Series Offers a Glimpse into Life as an Early-Career Math-
ematician. SIAM News: News journal of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics,
55(3), 6.
Doughty, R., Gonda, J., Morales, A., Reiswig, B., Reiswig, J., Slyman, K., & Pritikin, D. (2016).
Arranging kings k-dependently on hexagonal chessboards. Involve, a Journal of Mathematics,
9(4), 699-713.
Preprints No preprints at this time.
In Preparation Matthews, J., Rao, Y., Robinson E., Slyman, K., Konrad, K. Evaluating Simulated Vegetation
Status of Earth System Models Using Satellite Climate Data Records.
Expected submission before June 2024.
Additional North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies May 2021 - Apr 2022
Research Participated in a summer internship which was extended through the next academic year.
Experiences Validated leaf area index of CMIP6 models and NOAA data using statistical measures.
American Institute of Mathematics Summer 2020
Dynamics and Data in the Covid-19 Pandemic Workshop
Participated in an NSF funded six-week workshop studying the spread of Covid-19 and various
epidemiological models. Collaborated with a team to develop a dynamical systems model that
looked at the effects of pathogen mutation and seasonal forcing in zoonotic spillover.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill May 2018 - May 2020
Performed statistical data analysis of single bead microrheology data sets to estimate subdiffusive
properties of complex fluids with Dr. Greg Forest et. al.
Mathematics and Climate Research Network Jul 2019 - Jul 2020
Summer school program sponsored by AIM and the NSF that continued with online engagement
for the next academic year. Studied the impact of noise on a dynamical systems model of El Nino
under advisors Dr. John Gemmer and Dr. Mary Silber.
Miami University of Ohio Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer 2014
CV PG. 3
Researched discrete mathematics under the direction of Dr. Dan Pritikin. Attended short courses
in Algebra and Analysis, participated in a technical writing seminar, and attended a workshop
designed to prepare students for the GRE Math Subject Test. Attended colloquia featuring speakers
from both academia and industry.
Scientific 1. An Investigation of Tipping Mechanisms in a Carbon Cycle Model Mar 2024
Activities American Physical Society, March Meeting
Minneapolis, MN
Invited Conference
2. Noisy Tipping in Nonautonomous Systems May 2023
and Workshop
SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems Minisymposium
Talks Portland, OR
3. Rate and Noise Tipping Working in Concert May 2021
SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems
Invited Seminar 1. Noisy Tipping in Nonautonomous Systems Nov 2023
Talks New England Dynamics Seminar, Boston University
2. The Interplay of Rate and Noise Tipping and Applications Feb 2023
Biomath Seminar, Virginia Commonwealth University
3. Noisy Tipping in Nonautonomous Systems Jan 2023
Applied Math Seminar, Brigham Young University
4. The Interplay of Rate and Noise Tipping and Applications Nov 2022
Minnesota Mathematics of Climate Seminar, University of Minnesota
5. Rate and Noise Tipping Working in Concert Mar 2021
Applied Math Group Seminar, Wake Forest University
Contributed Talks 1. The Interplay of Rate and Noise Tipping Aug 2022
Critical Transitions and Nonautonomous Bifurcations Workshop
Technical University Munich in Raitenhaslach
2. Rate and Noise Tipping Working in Concert Jul 2022
SIAM Conference on Mathematics of Planet Earth Minisymposium
Pittsburgh, PA
3. The Interplay of Rate and Noise Tipping Apr 2022
Triangle Area Graduate Mathematics Conference, North Carolina State University
4. Impact of Noise on a Dynamical Systems Model of El Niño Aug 2020
SIAM Conference on Mathematics of Planet Earth
5. Arranging Kings k-Dependently on Hexagonal Chessboards Jan 2015
Poster Presentation, Joint Math Meetings
San Antonio, TX
Seminar Talks 1. Tipping in a Dynamical Systems Model of a Tropical Cyclone Nov 2021
Physical and Applied Mathematics Lunch Seminar, UNC-CH
2. Tipping in a Dynamical Systems Model of a Tropical Cyclone Oct 2021
Graduate Mathematics Seminar, UNC-CH
3. Introduction to Dynamical Systems and Tipping Feb 2021
Graduate Mathematics Seminar, UNC-CH
4. Impact of Noise on a Dynamical Systems Model of El Niño Aug 2020
Physical and Applied Mathematics Lunch Seminar, UNC-CH
CV PG. 4
Other Workshops 1. Mathematics and Climate Research Network Meeting May 2023
and Conferences Portland, Oregon
Attended in 2. Triangle Area Graduate Mathematics Conference Feb 2023
Addition to the Duke University
Above 3. Joint Mathematics Meetings Jan 2023
Boston, MA
4. Dynamics Days Jan 2023
5. Triangle Computational and Applied Mathematics Symposium Sep 2022
North Carolina State University
6. Clean Tech Summit Mar 2022
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
7. SIAM Conference on Mathematics of Planet Earth Jul 2022
Co-organized a Minisymposium
Pittsburgh, PA
8. Mathematical and Computational Approaches to Social Justice Mar 2021
ICREM Workshop
9. Mathematical and Computational Methods for Complex Social Systems Jan 2021
AMS Short Course
10. Triangle Area Graduate Mathematics Conference Dec 2020
11. Emergent Constraints and Tipping Point Workshops Nov 2020
12. AIM Dynamics and Data of Covid-19 Pandemic Summer School Summer 2020
13. Clean Tech Summit Feb 2020
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
14. Mathematics and Climate Research Network Summer School Summer 2019
Durham, NC
15. Graduate Student Topology and Geometry Conference Apr 2017
Michigan State University
Teaching
Experience
Brown University Postdoctoral Fellow Sep 2023 - Present
Instructor of Record
• APMA 2190: Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (25 students) Fall 2023
• APMA 1360: Applied Dynamical Systems (23 students) Spring 2024
University of Graduate Teaching Assistant Aug 2018 - May 2023
North Carolina, Instructor of Record
Chapel Hill • Math 920: Teaching Seminar (17 students) Fall 2022
• Math 381: Differential Equations (23 students) Summer 2022
• Math 152: Calculus for Business and Social Sciences Spring 2021,Fall 2021
(46 and 50 students)
• Math 130: Precalculus (72 and 56 students) Fall 2019, Spring 2020
• Short Course: Methods of Applied Math for the Comp (12 students) Summer 2020
Recitation Leader
• Math 231: Calculus of Functions of One Variable I Spring 2019, Fall 2019
• Math 232: Calculus of Functions of One Variable II Fall 2019
• Math 290: Directed Exploration in Mathematics Summer 2019
CV PG. 5
Grading
• Math 528: Mathematical Methods for Physical Sciences Fall 2018
Tutoring
• The Math Help Center Fall 2018, Fall 2019
Provided tutoring for College Algebra through Multivariable Calculus.
Wake Forest Visiting Lecturer of Mathematics and Statistics Aug 2017 - May 2018
University Instructor of Record
• MST 111: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
(Fall 2017, 3 sections - 30 students per section)
(Spring 2018, 2 sections - 30 students per section)
• MST 113: Multivariable Calculus
(Spring 2018, 1 section - 30 students)
Graduate Teaching Assistant Aug 2015 - May 2017
Grading
• MST 111: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
• MST 113: Multivariable Calculus
Tutoring
• Provided one-on-one tutoring in the Wake Forest University Math Center for Calculus I,II
and Multivariable Calculus. Assisted students in course concepts during drop-in recitation
sessions two nights per week.
RJ Reynolds HS Mathematics Teacher Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Winston-Salem, NC Courses Taught
• Honors Precalculus (30 students)
• AP Calculus AB (15 students)
Duke Talent Instructor Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
Identification Courses Taught
Program for • Applying Mathematical Arts (20 students)
Summer Studies • Cryptography (20 students)
Rising Sun HS Student Teacher Jan 2015 - May 2015
Rising Sun, MD Courses Taught
• AP Statistics (2 classes, 10 and 13 students each)
• Trigonometry (2 classes, 30 students each)
Mentoring Directed Reading Program Mentor, Brown University Fall 2023
Activities Topic: Dynamical Systems and Applications
Book: Differential Dynamical Systems, James Meiss
Student: Alessandra D’arcy
Directed Reading Program Mentor, UNC-CH Spring 2021, 2022, 2023
Topic: Introduction to Dynamical Systems
Book: Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, Steven Strogatz
Students: Bob Payne, Lexi Whiteside, Cindy Liu
CV PG. 6
Particle Tracking Mentor, UNC-CH Summer 2019
Mentored two high school students in particle tracking in single bead microrheology datasets.
North Carolina School of Science and Math Co-Mentor Sep 2020 - May 2021
Co-mentored with Dr. Christopher Jones in mentoring Owen Koppe studying epidemiological
models on networks.
Williams College Co-Mentor Sep 2020 - May 2021
Co-mentored with Dr. Christopher Jones in mentoring Kasey Stern’s senior thesis project on
rate-induced tipping in an epidemiological model with rewiring.
Service
Brown University Co-organizer Lefchetz Center for Dynamical Systems Seminar Aug 2023 - Present
University of Graduate and Professional Student Government Senator Aug 2022 - May 2023
North Carolina
Chapel Hill COMAP Triage Judge Spring 2022, Spring 2023
SIAM Student Chapter Co-President Aug 2021 - May 2023
Presidential Leadership Council Member Aug 2021 - May 2022
The Council is made up of graduate and professional student leaders from across departments
within UNC. It is an interdisciplinary effort that seeks to mobilize graduate student voices for
advocacy efforts.
Graduate Mathematics Association President Aug 2021 - May 2022
University Teaching Awards Committee Member Fall 2021
Invited to serve on the Board of Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching subcommittee.
Evaluated applications, observed faculty teaching and wrote observations, interviewed students,
and participated in the final selection.
Directed Reading Program Committee Member Jan 2021 - May 2023
Climate Change Symposium Member Dec 2019 - Aug 2020
Worked with a group of graduate students across programs to represent Carolina Climate Change
Scientists and put together a symposium to facilitate cross-campus discussion about climate
change science and impacts.
Wake Forest Paisley IB Magnet School Outreach Spring 2016 - Spring 2017
University Worked with middle school students on critical thinking skills and introduction to proofs by using
a carefully selected set of problems.
Professional
Development
Brown University The Sheridan Teaching Seminar - Reflective Teaching Certificate Fall 2023
The Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning
University of Effective Mentoring Sessions Mar 2023, Apr 2023
North Carolina The Graduate School
Chapel Hill
CV PG. 7
Energizing the Classroom: Active Learning and Evidence-based Teaching Feb 2023
The Graduate School
Pedagogies of Care and Compassion Apr 2022
The Center for Faculty Excellence
Partners for Equity in Teaching:
Academic Support Program for Student Athletes Feb 2022
The Center for Faculty Excellence
Beyond Think-Pair-Share: 10 Strategies for In-Class Small Groups Feb 2022
The Center for Faculty Excellence
Green Zone Training Feb 2022
The Center for Faculty Excellence
LGBTQ+ Allyship in the Classroom Workshop Aug 2021
Department of Mathematics
Workshop for Inclusive Teaching Practices Dec 2020
Department of Mathematics
Safe Zone Training Nov 2020
The LGBTQ Center
Facilitating Synchronous Student Interaction with Remote Teaching Jul 2020
The Center for Faculty Excellence
Teaching Assistant Seminar Fall 2018
Department of Mathematics
Popular Press Gave an interview about my research for the article: Nov 2021
Coverage Francis, Matthew (2021). It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Rate: Rate-Inducted Tipping’s Relation to
Climate Change. SIAM News: News journal of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathe-
matics, 54(9), 6.
Volunteered to draw a female mathematician for AWM: Sep 2020
Portrait of Rodica Simion, AWM Mathematicians of EvenQuads Deck 1.
https://awm-math.org/publications/playing-cards/deck1/
Technology Teaching: Poll Everywhere, Explain Everything, Desmos, MyLabMath, WebAssign, Canvas,
and Technical Sakai, Zoom, Piazza, Google Jamboard, Latex, Limnu
Skills
Programming: Python (intermediate, 6+ years), R (proficient, 3+ years),
Mathematica (proficient, 3+ years), Matlab (proficient, 1+ years)
