CURRICULUM VITA : D. Sharon Husch

EDUCATION:

  • Ph.D., Mathematics Education & Instructional Technology, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville (May, 2001)
  • M.S., Statistics, The University of Tennessee (March, 1988)
  • M.S., Curriculum (mathematics emphasis), The University of Tennessee (August, 1980)
  • B.S.Ed., Mathematics, University of Georgia, Athens (December, 1968)

JOB SKILLS:

Teaching, Multimedia Design and Development, Group Dynamics, Project Management, TQM, ISO 9000/Malcolm Baldrige Auditing, Qualitative Research, Statistical Design of Experiments and Data Analysis, SPC, Multiple Regression Analysis, Supervision (Engineering and Production), Process Engineering, Team Facilitation, Microsoft Office, SAS, HTML, HyperStudio, Authorware, Flash, Mac and PC platforms

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

  • TEACHING & WORKSHOPS
    • Department of Statistics, The University of Tennessee (Sept. 2001 - Dec. 2010)
      • Taught Introductory Statistics.
      • Teaching Graduate Statistics.
    • Department of Mathematics, The University of Tennessee (Jan. 2001 - May 2002)
      • Taught Finite Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors.
    • Corning, Inc. (March 1995 - January 1997)
      • Manufacturing Technology & Engineering Trainer for High Performance Work Systems and Group Dynamics, including Myers Briggs Personality Types.
    • Department of Statistics, The University of Tennessee (Sept. 1986 - June 1987)
      • Taught Introductory Statistics.
    • Department of Mathematics, The University of Tennessee (1981)
      • Taught College Algebra in Evening School.
    • Bearden High School, Knoxville, TN (Aug. 1981 - June 1986)
      • Managed a project to develop and install a computer lab.
      • Taught algebra, applied geometry, computer literacy, and computer programming.
    • Knoxville Catholic High School (Aug. 1977 - June 1981)
      • Taught algebra I & II, home economics ('78-'79), and managed the bookstore ('78-'79)
    • American School of Zagreb, Croatia (Sep, 1976 - June 1977)
      • Taught English as a Second Language 1-2, mathematics 1-2, home schooled the American Consulate General's son in 8th grade mathematics.
    • Sacred Heart Elementary School, Knoxville, TN (Dec. 1973 - June 1976)
      • Taught seventh and eighth grade mathematics and science.
  • INDUSTRIAL & CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
    • Corning, Inc. (January 1989 - January 1997)
      • Manufacturing Technology & Engineering Quality Leader (Mar. 1995-Dec. 1996)
      • Quality Systems Team Leader (Jan. 1995 - Apr. 1995)
      • Project Manager/ Sr. Statistical Engineer ( Nov. 1993 - Jan. 1997)
      • Statistical Engineer (Jul. 1992 - Nov. 1993)
      • Plant Process Engineer/Statistician Danville, VA (Jan. 1989 - Jul. 1992)
        • Responsible for helping the newly organized Corning Inc. Manufacturing Technology & Engineering Group to achieve a High Performance Learning Organization (Mar. 1995 - Jun. 1996).
        • Responsible for the "First Day Quality" of the Specialty Cellular Ceramics Plant Expansion Project (Dec. 1994 - Apr. 1995).
        • Helped solve a major production problem for JV injection molded plastic business, enabling the plant to come back into production prior to shutting down the customer. (Dec. 1994)
        • Managed plant/business/customer team to solution of major contamination problem in the Miniature Downlighting Business. Net result to the business: $1MM/yr cost reduction and increased market share. (Nov. 1993 - Nov. 1994).
        • Provided the statistical support for a process improvement team to solve a major production problem in a developing business. Resulted in 33% process improvement and a $3.8MM cost savings to the business.(Jan. 1993 - Nov. 1993).
        • Completed Monte Carlo simulations necessary to allow Corning and AT&T to reach agreement on product specifications for the Components Products Business. Resulted in AT&T paying Corning $600,000 for further development (Jul. 1992 - Dec. 1992).
        • Solved major contamination problem on a reflective surface glass product resulting in a product price decrease of 17%. Developed a new technology for a manufacturing process step. This produced a 99% reduction in cycle time and the eradication of a defect caused by the old process.
        • Implemented a radically new operating philosophy for the melting department to solve a 14-year glass quality defect. Defects were reduced by 75% resulting in cost savings to the plant of $250M/yr.
        • Facilitated the development of a self-managed work team that achieved first place status for cleanliness and visual quality at Bausch & Lomb, earned Supplier of the Year status from GTE Sylvania/Winchester, and improved product quality by 50%.(Jan. 1989 - Jul. 1992).
    • Statistical/Computer Consultant, University of Tennessee Computing Center, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (Sept. 1987 - Jan. 1989).
      • Designed experiments and analyzed data for graduate student and faculty research projects.
      • Taught university personnel how to utilize mainframe and PC computers.
    • Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Energy, Technology and Social Systems Group, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. (June 1987 - Sept. 1987).
      • Surveyed persons living under U.S.A.F. bomber training routes in NC, TN, FL, WV, and MT concerning their quality of life and noise pollution.

WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS:

  • Presented with L. S. Husch two one-hour workshops on constructing web pages at Maynard Elementary School, Knoxville, TN, April 1999.
  • Presented, with Earl Fife and L. S. Husch, five two-hour workshops on "Putting Mathematics on the Web" ( Using Microsoft Word / Netscape Composer, Using Javascript, Using MathView, Using TeX-based products: Hot Eqn and TechExplorer, Using Macromedia Flash) at the Barrett Lectures, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, June 1999.
  • Presented five two-hour workshops on HyperStudio at the Barrett Lectures, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, June 1999.
  • Presented, with L. S. Husch, a two-hour workshop on "Developing Interactive Mathematics WWW Pages" at the Twelfth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, San Francisco Bay Area, CA, November 1999.
  • Presented, with L. S. Husch, a two-hour workshop on "Developing Course Materials Using Flash" at the Sixth Annual Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference, Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN, April 2001.
  • Presented, with Ed Counts & Kathryn DiPietro, a one-hour presentation "From Gertie to Gigabytes: Animation in a Digital Age" at the Sixth Annual Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference, Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN, April 2001.
  • Presented with K. DiPietro two one-hour workshops on constructing web pages for the Deaf Education Dept., University of Tennessee, Spring, 2001
  • Presented, with L. S. Husch, a two-hour workshop on "Developing Course Materials Using Flash" at the Faculty Academy on Instructional Technology, Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA, May 2001.

HONORS:

  • 1980: Nominated to Kappa Delta Pi honorary fraternity.
  • 1987: Recipient of Gordon Conference Fellowship.
  • 1988: Nominated to Phi Kappa Phi honor society
  • 1990: Quality Recognition Award Recipient from the Industrial Products Division of Corning, Inc.
  • 1991: Recipient of Corning, Inc. Danville, VA plant recognition award.
  • 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996: Recipient Corning, Inc. Division Cash Awards from Corning Inc.
  • 1996: Recipient of Corning, Inc. Stock Option for Outstanding Performance
  • 2001: Outstanding Mathematics Education Ph.D. Award
  • 2001: Professor of the Week, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • On the Board of Directors for Center of Hope (2005- )
  • On the Board of Directors for Hope For Healing, a Rape Recovery Non-Profit Organization (2002 - 2005)
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (1999 - 2002)
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (1999 - 2002)
  • Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Assn. (2000 - 2002)
  • Quality & Productivity Research Conference Steering Committee, Treasurer. (1995 - 1996).
  • American Society for Quality Control (1989 - 1996), Outreach/Focus Co-chair. (1989 - 1996).
  • Society of Women Engineers (1993 - 1996). Program Co-Chair. (1993 - 1996).
  • Corning Professional Women's Forum (1993 - 1996). Program Committee. (1993 - 1995).