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NJIT mathematician received honor at NJIT convocation

Grant and Award Announcement

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Richard O. Moore, an associate professor in the department of mathematical sciences in NJIT's College of Science and Liberal Arts, has been selected to receive the honor of "Excellence in Lower Division Undergraduate Instruction" at NJIT's University Convocation. Convocation at NJIT traditionally honors select faculty and staff members who have demonstrated the highest level of excellence over a sustained period.

"Richard earned this honor through his work teaching calculus honor classes," said Daljit Ahluwahlia, former chair of the department of mathematical sciences. "His dedication and helpfulness to students are exemplary. In addition to being an excellent undergraduate teacher, he's been a notable guide for doctoral students. He was recently awarded a three-year National Science Foundation grant for research on "Mathematical and Computational Methods for Stochastic Systems in Nonlinear Optics."

Moore's research focuses on the propagation of waves through complex media. He will be on sabbatical through this year at the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute at the University of North Carolina. Moore's current projects include quantifying the impact of noise on fiber-optic communication systems and mode-locked lasers, studying beam deformation in optical parametric oscillators that are heated due to field absorption, and developing methods for filtering artifacts from acoustic signals in nonlinear media.

Moore joined the mathematical sciences department in 2004 and is praised by students and colleagues for his ability to teach demanding math courses with precision and compassion. Letters from former students describe him as an "inspirational person" who prepares "meticulous lectures" full of "insightful examples and applications" that manage to "challenge the very top of the class, without losing anyone in between."

His colleagues appreciate the level of mathematical maturity he brings to his courses; using mathematical notation and terminology to introduce higher-level concepts. They cite as well his complementary pursuits, such as the Math Club. Moore cites informal points of contact as part of a well-rounded pedagogy that includes engaging students on the soccer field and at the chess table. Known for his ability to maintain rapport with students both inside and outside the classroom, he is always available when students need help or advice. "Professor Moore cares about us whole-heartedly," one student writes. "He wants to see us excel, not only in math but in life."

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For more information about Moore, visit http://web.njit.edu/~rmoore/

NJIT, New Jersey's science and technology university, enrolls more than 8,900 students pursuing bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in 120 programs. The university consists of six colleges: Newark College of Engineering, College of Architecture and Design, College of Science and Liberal Arts, School of Management, College of Computing Sciences and Albert Dorman Honors College. U.S. News & World Report's 2010 Annual Guide to America's Best Colleges ranked NJIT in the top tier of national research universities. NJIT is internationally recognized for being at the edge in knowledge in architecture, applied mathematics, wireless communications and networking, solar physics, advanced engineered particulate materials, nanotechnology, neural engineering and e-learning. Many courses and certificate programs, as well as graduate degrees, are available online through the Office of Continuing Professional Education.


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