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Danielle Carr Ramdath
Mathematician and academic administrator From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Danielle Carr Ramdath is an American mathematician, researcher, and academic administrator. She is most known for her contributions to applied mathematics, particularly in the field of mathematical modeling and epidemiology.[1] She has contributed to higher education administration, advocating for diversity and inclusion in academic institutions. Carr Ramdath has served in administrative roles at various colleges and is currently the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Engagement and Winter Study at Williams College.[2]
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Early life and education
Carr Ramdath was born on March 16, 1966, in Washington, D.C. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Beloit College in Wisconsin, earning a Bachelor of Science in mathematics in 1987. She then advanced to Duke University, where she obtained her Ph.D. in mathematics in 1992. Notably, she was the first African American to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics from Duke University.[1] Her dissertation, Reaction-Hyperbolic Systems in One Space Dimension, was supervised by Michael C. Reed.[3]
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Career
Following her doctoral studies, Carr Ramdath began her academic career at Bryn Mawr College in 1993, where she served as a faculty member until 1998.[4] She later transitioned into academic administration, holding positions such as Associate Dean of the Faculty at Smith College. As of 2025, she serves as the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Engagement and Winter Study at Williams College.[2]
Research
During her doctoral studies at Duke University, Carr Ramdath's research centered on developing and analyzing mathematical models, particularly those used to describe the spread of diseases. This work involved mathematical analysis to understand and predict epidemiological patterns.[1]
After completing her Ph.D., Carr Ramdath was awarded a National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellowship, which she undertook at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University. There, she continued her research in applied mathematics.[5]
At The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, she served as a Program Officer in Higher Education from 1999 to 2007. In this capacity, she was responsible for program development in the Liberal Arts College sector and directed initiatives for Historically Black Colleges and Appalachian Colleges.[5]
Carr Ramdath has also contributed to academic discourse through her writings. In a 2019 article for Inside Higher Ed, she discussed the complexities of resilience in academic settings, emphasizing the importance of reflection and personal growth for students facing challenges.[6]
Awards and honors
- National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Recognition by Duke University for being the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics from the institution[1]
References
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