Jordan Moore
OSU Mathematics | BS | 2015
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About Jordan Moore
Favorite Quote:
“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”
- Nelson Mandela -
Education:
B.S. Mathematics, The Ohio State University
Wittenberg University
United States Air Force Academy
Hometown:
Springfield, OhioCurrent Occupation:
Graduate Research FellowProfessional Goal:
Becoming a research faculty member at an R1 institutionHobbies:
Reading; Trying New Restaurants; Cooking
My Math Story
In grade school I would get in trouble for being talkative/distracting after finishing my work so I began doing my sibling's math problems to challenge myself and stay occupied.
I originally wanted to study Aerospace Engineering, but after transferring, the application process for the major was poorly explained and I chose mathematics as it has broad applications and usage. Additionally, meeting Professor John Johnson was instrumental in completing my degree despite wanting to give up at various points.
I landed my first job because I had a math background, though they were looking more for a finance person. I eventually joined the Biomedical Engineering PhD program and having my math training covered part of not being a formal engineer and has also been helpful through various parts of life in a research lab.
Completing undergrad despite dealing with many personal issues and learning to believe in myself again to take the chance to apply to graduate school and now be a semester from completing my PhD.