IAN R. SORENSEN

Email: ian.sorensen@uvu.edu

EDUCATION

      M.S., Mathematic, University of New Mexico (2008)

      M.A., Strategic Leadership, Army War College (2004)

      B.A.,  German, University of Utah (1988)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Developmental Mathematics, Utah Valley University

Assistant Department Chair, Naval Science, University of New Mexico

Assistant Professor, Naval Science, University of New Mexico

Commander, United States Navy, Retired

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Developmental Mathematics, Utah Valley University, (2008 – present)

-         Pre-Algebra

-         Elementary Algebra

-         Intermediate Algebra

Assistant Professor, Naval Science, University of New Mexico, (2004-2008)

-         Sea Power (Naval History)

-         Naval Weapons Systems (Introduction to the science of Naval weapons)

-         Leadership and Management (Introduction to operational-level leadership)

Naval Flight Instructor, (1996-2002)

-         EP-3E, P-3E Instructor Qualified

-         Instrument Instructor

PUBLICATIONS AND AUTHORSHIP

• Deformation of Axisymmetric Bubbles in an Axisymmetric Stokes Flow: Master’s Thesis, University of New Mexico.
• Using the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism to Determine Objectives and End States for Operation Iraqi Freedom: Master’s Project, Army War College.

SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES AND OTHER EXPERIENCE

1.     UVU Faculty Development Committee Chair (2011-present)

2.     Principle Co-Investigator for “Comparison of Computer Based Math Curriculum versus Traditional Classroom Curriculum Pedagogical Methods and their Influence on Math Literacy of Adults as Indicated by Levels of Math Anxiety”

3.     UVU Faculty Learning Community founding Co-Chair (2010-2011)

4.     UVU  Developmental Mathematics Curriculum Committee. (2008-present)

5.     UVU  Developmental Mathematics Planning Committee (2008-present)

6.     UVU Faculty Senate  (2009 - present)

7.     UVU Phi Kappa Theta Faculty Advisor (2009 - present)

8.     UVU Developmental Mathematic Course Redesign Committee (2010- 2011)

9.     UVU 0920/0950 Textbook Committee Chair (2009)

10. Oversaw development of standardized education and qualification standards for U.S. Navy Reconnaissance Forces.