Brennan Becerra

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Mathematics undergraduate student interested in topology, differential geometry, and abstract algebra.


EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Fall 2021 - Matter and Interactions I

Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
- Fall 2022 - Spring 2024 - MATH 301 - Introduction to Linear Algebra - MATH 265 - Intro to Programming in Math - MATH 333 - Diff Equat w/ Matrix Theory - MATH 189 - Discrete Mathematics - MATH 287 - Mathematical Proofs & Methods - MATH 305 - Abstract Algebra/Number Theory - MATH 361 - Probability & Statistics I - MATH 314 - Foundations of Analysis - MATH 436 - Partial Differential Equations - MATH 311 - Foundations of Geometry


PROJECTS

Taking Math Notes in Obsidian
August 2022 - Present - Implemented digital math note-taking using LaTeX and Typescript snippets in Obsidian.

Continuous Deformations of Shifting Piecewise Sets
January 2023 - Present - Independently studying a class of ‘shifting’ functions manipulating sets in n-space.


CONFERENCES

Topology for Data Science Workshop, Montana State University
April 2023 - Utilized R to classify clusters of data points using the Čech simplicial complex.

Jumpstart Math Workshop, Western Washington University
August 2023 - Explored data science, dimension theory, topology, and combinatorics.


SKILLS

  • Programming: Python, Sage, Matlab, R, Javascript

POSITIONS HELD

Math Note Taker, BSU Educational Access Center
Spring 2024 - Typeset mathematics notes during lectures for students with disabilities.


EXTRACURRICULARS

Boise State University Unicycle Club
Spring 2023 - Present - Treasurer responsible for managing club finances and financial reporting.

Boise State University Math Club
Fall 2022 - Present - Engage in problem-solving and discussions related to mathematics.

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