Sabbatical
Colin Starr is on Sabbatical 23/24 AY
Education
PhD in Mathematics, University of Kentucky, 1998.
MS in Mathematics, University of Kentucky, 1995.
BS in Physics and Mathematics (double major), Linfield College, 1993.
Bio
I attended Linfield College, where I earned a BS double-majoring in math and physics (with a minor in music). In my senior year, I fell in love with abstract algebra and decided to pursue a career in mathematics. After 5 years in Kentucky for my MS and Ph.D. (mathematics), I taught in Texas for five years at Stephen F. Austin State University. When the opportunity arose to come home to Oregon, I jumped at it, and I have been at Willamette since 2003. My wife and I have been married for nearly 29 years and have two delightful kids. I love reading, music, college sports, and, of course, doing mathematics with fun people! My most memorable adventures include rafting down the upper Gauley River in West Virginia (in Class V+ conditions!), visiting Thailand with my wife in 2005 (pre-children!), and raising two children (ongoing...).
Research
Most of my research is in the area of Graph Theory these days, although I also work with matroids and other interesting things that come my way. Mostly, I love working with students and colleagues on whatever I can!
Courses
Multivariable Calculus (MATH 249)
Linear Algebra (MATH 253)
Graph Theory (MATH 376)
College Colloquium, Topic: The Silmarillion (IDS 101)
Number Theory (MATH 356)
Awards
Presidential Discretionary Fund grant to create tutor-training materials for mathematics tutors, with Drs. Erin McNicholas and Kathryn Nyman (2016).