Occupation: Professor Emeritus
Born: Dayton, Ohio
Education:
PhD in Mathematics, City University of New York (1973)
BA, Kenyon College, Cum Laude, with Honor in Mathematics (1969)
Career:
Professor Emeritus in Mathematics Education, University of Michigan-Flint (2010-Present)
Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Michigan-Flint (2007-2010)
Mathematics Education Consultant, Education Department, University of Michigan–Flint, MI (2005–2007)
Professor of Mathematics, University of Michigan-Flint (1985-2007)
Consultant, Mott Community College (2001-2003)
Associate Professor, University of Michigan-Flint (1980-1985)
Assistant Professor, University of Michigan-Flint (1975-1980)
Assistant Professor, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY (1973-1975)
Lecturer, Lehman College and Hunter College, CUNY (1972-1973)
Career Related
Chairman, Department of Mathematics, University of Michigan-Flint (1985-1989); Visiting Scholar, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1981-1982); Visiting Scholar, University College of North Wales (Now Bangor University), UK (1979)
Civic:
Assistant Soccer Coach, Women’s Varsity Team, Central High School (1992, 1993); Soccer Coach, Women’s Soccer Indoor Team, Central High School (1992); Co–scorekeeper, Women’s Soccer Team, Flint Central High School (1991); Chairman, Local Arrangements Committee, Annual Meeting of the Michigan Section, Mathematical Association of America (MAA), Flint, MI (1990); Assistant Soccer Coach, Three Soccer Teams, Grand Blanc, MI (1983, 1984, 1988); Assistant Soccer Coach, Pierce School (1982); Volunteer, Flint Historic Preservation Study Committee (1978); Chairman, Pierce Community Council (1977–1978)
Creative Works:
Co-editor with Ricardo Alfaro, Classroom Capsules Section, College Mathematics Journal (2006-2007); Co-author with H. Frank, “Statistics: Concepts and Applications” (1994); Co-author with Amy Collins Siefert, “Instructor’s Manual” (1994); Co-author with H. Frank, “User–Friendly, Workbook to Accompany Statistics: Concepts and Applications” (1994); Co-author with R. Bumcrot, “Introduction to Discrete Mathematics” (1988); Co-author with R. Bumcrot, “Instructor’s Manual” (1988); Co-author with P. Garlick, “College Algebra via the Theory of Equations” (1985); Co-author with R. Bumcrot, “Finite Mathematics” (1978); Co-author with R. Bumcrot, “An Introduction to Finite Probability, Matrices, and Linear Programming” (1976); Co-author with R. Bumcrot, “Matrix Methods in Finite Mathematics” (1976); Reviewer, Zentralblatt für Mathematik and Mathematical Reviews; Referee, The American Mathematical Monthly, The Journal of Algebra, College Mathematics Journal, and NSF Proposal; Contributor, Articles to Professional Journals; Presenter in Field
Awards:
Honoree, Distinguished Professor, University of Michigan-Flint (2010); Receipt, Faculty Achievement Award for Scholarly or Creative Achievement, University of Michigan-Flint (1990); Receipt, Special Merit for Professional Development (1989-1990); Receipt, Special Merit for Service (1986-1987); Receipt, Special Merit for Professional Development (1985-1986); Receipt, Provost Special Merit (1983-1984); Recipient, Several Grants
Memberships:
Member, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (1996-Present); Member, Mathematical Association of America (MAA) (1967-Present); Member, American Mathematical Society (1971–1999)
Family:
Son of Paul Heil Althoen and Alice Mary (Harty) Althoen
Married: Marcia Ann Warrick (1966)
Children: Michael David; Tosca Ann
Grandchildren: Alec Steven; Clara Sheryn; E. Jo-Ann Trowt
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering – 1992-1993, 1st Edition (pub. 1992)
Who’s Who in the Midwest – 1992-1993, 23rd Edition (pub. 1992)
