My name is Beth and I am a postdoc at University of Virginia. My mentors here are Tom Mark and (unofficially) Thomas Koberda.
If a surface has an infinite number of holes, what symmetries does the surface have? That's the kind of thing I like to think about in my research on big mapping class groups, which brings together elements of geometry, topology, and group theory.
You can find a full list of my publications in my cv.
Outside of my research, I enjoy discussing and reading about methods of teaching, including those related to active learning, alternative grading, and inclusivity in the classroom.
Outside of math and math pedagogy, I enjoy musical theater, and I love my cat.
Because I prefer simple HTML over something more complicated.