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Erin was born and raised in Southern California. After
highschool she went to community colleges (Glendale Community
College and Pasadena City College) for two years before
transferring to Harvey Mudd College. She graduated in 2003
from Harvey Mudd with a BS in Mathematics and a BA in Anthropology.
After Harvey Mudd, Erin worked for two years in the Biomathematics
Department at UCLA as a research assistant and lab manager
for Dr. Sally Blower. Erin is currently attending University
of Tennessee, Knoxville, pursuing her PhD in Mathematics
with a concentration in Mathematical Ecology. Additionally,
Erin is working with Profs Suzanne Lenhart and Lou Gross
of the Mathematics and Ecology Departments on spatial modeling
of natural resource management.
For a detailed look at Erin's academic career, check out
her Curriculum Vitae.
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Infectious Disease Modeling
- The evoltuion of multi drug-resistant HIV (MDRHIV) and the impact
of multi-class treatment on the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Natural Resource Management Modeling
- The use of natural resource management in developing sustainable
systems of agriculture.
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