Brittany Riggs
Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Department: Mathematics and Statistics
Office and address:
Duke, Office 209D
2320 Campus Box
Elon, NC 27244
Email: briggs@elon.edu
Phone number: (336) 278-5783
News & Notes
Education
Degrees:
- PhD in Pure Mathematics, NC State University, Raleigh, NC, May 2020
- MA in Ethics, Peace and Global Affairs, American University, Washington, DC, December 2007
- BA in Mathematics, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, May 2005
Study Abroad:
- Study Tour in Israel/Palestine, George Mason University, January 2007
- Semester Abroad, University College Cork, Fall 2003
Employment History
- Lecturer, Elon University, Fall 2020 - present
- Teaching Assistant, NC State University, Fall 2015 - Spring 2020
- Adjunct Instructor, Wake Technical Community College, Fall 2017 - Spring 2019
- MASTER Math Lab Manager, Northern Virginia Community College, January 2011 - July 2015
- Adjunct Instructor, Northern Virginia Community College, Fall 2012 - Fall 2014
Courses Taught
Thus far, I have taught the following courses at Elon:
- MTH1160 - Applied Calculus
- MTH1510 - Calculus 1
- MTH2510 - Calculus 2
- MTH2520 - Multivariable Calculus
- MTH2080 - Geometry & Data for K-8 Teachers
- STS1000 - Introduction to Statistical Reasoning with Algebraic Concepts
- STS1100 - Introduction to Statistical Reasoning
- COR3723 - Rebel Women of Mathematics
- ELN1010 - The First-Year Advising Seminar
Publications
- Riggs, Brittany & Calkin, Neil & Flowers, Timothy & James, Kevin & Smith, Ethan & Stout, Amy. (2008). Elliptic curves, modular forms, and sums of Hurwitz class numbers. Journal of Number Theory. 128. 1847-1863. 10.1016/j.jnt.2007.10.008.
Presentations
In the last few years, I have presented the following:
- "Developing an Interdisciplinary Course on the History of Women in Mathematics", The Mathematical Association of Ameria's Southeastern Section Meeting, March 2025
- "Making Early College-Level Mathematics Relevant to Students' Interests", The Mathematical Association of America's MathFest Conference, August 2024
- "Applying Calculus with Culturally Relevant Pedagogies", The Mathematical Association of America's MathFest Conference, August 2023
- "Student-Led Assignment Highlighting Diversity in Your Field", Elon's Teaching and Learning Conference, June 2022
Professional Activities
- Served as panelist and judge at IRIS Conference, Elon, April 2025
- Cohosted a session at The Mathematical Association of America's MathFest Conference, Indianapolis, August 2024
Professional Development
- Completed Advancing Equity Summer Institute, Elon, June 2025
- Completed the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Institute, April 2023
- Completed Project NExT, a training program for new math professors, 2020 - 2021