Curriculum Vitae

Ronald Kenneth Smith

631 Bobbitt Drive
Lamoni, Iowa 50140
E-mail:rsmith@graceland.edu
Web: personal.graceland.edu/~rsmith

Current Employment

Professor of Mathematics
Graceland University
Lamoni, Iowa 50140
(641) 784-5283
Initial Appointment: Fall, 1978

Educational Background

PhD Mathematics; Iowa State University (Ames, IA) May 1984: Major Professor:Dr. Irvin R. Hentzel
Thesis: I. Circumspheres in Hilbert space II. Automatic handling of finite-dimensional nonassociative algebras
MS Mathematics; Iowa State University(Ames, IA) May 1978: Advisor: Dr. Irvin R. Hentzel
Paper: Integral Representation of the Symmetric Group, Sn
BS Mathematics; Graceland University(Lamoni, IA)May 1974

Honors/Awards

Mathematical Association of America 25 years.	April 2005.
Excellence in Teaching Award.	May 1994.
Educator's Grant. SIGGRAPH '89. (1 of 28 grants)	Aug 1989
Student Academic Council Teaching Commendation.	May 1983
Graceland Gold Seal (Highest GPA of graduating class).	May 1974
Governor General's Award (Top marks on Saskatchewan provincial exams).	May 1970

Courses Taught at Graceland University

From Mathematics:

1220 Number Systems	1250 Informal Geometry	1290 Sets and Logic
1330 Elementary Functions	1350 Discrete Math	1510 Calculus I
1520 Calculus II	2510 Calculus III	2520 Calculus IV
3250 Discrete Math Models	3300 Differential Equations	3320 Modern Geometry
3330 Modern Algebra	3900 Math Seminar	3930 Fractals
3930 Topology	4350 Advanced Analysis	4360 Numerical Analysis

From Computer Science:

1300 Programming I 1320 Programming II 3330 Data Structures

3420 Computer Graphics 3930 Fractals 4360 Numerical Analysis

Winter Terms Courses:

2008 Book of Mormon and the lands of Mesoamerica	2006 Beginning Guitar
2005 Book of Mormon and the lands of Mesoamerica	2003 Beginning Guitar	2002 Book of Mormon in Context
2000 Show Me God	1998 Cutting Edge CAM	1997 Beginning Guitar
1995 Beginning Guitar	1994 HyperCard	1992 Book of Mormon
1991 Taiwan Exchange	1990 HyperCard	1988 Mayan Epigraphy
1987 Eskimos	1986 Data Encription	1985 Science and Scripture
1984 4-D Graphics	1980 Explorations in Math	1979 Artificial Intelligence

Professional Activity

Professional Associations:
Mathematical Association of America. Member, 1978 to present. Iowa section nominations committee, 1998,1995; chair: 1993, 1990. Iowa section chair elect, 1991, chair 1992.

Conferences:

MICS Conference. Grand Forks, ND.	Apr 20-21, 2007
Iowa Section MAA.	1985 - 2000, 2002 - 2005, 2007
ICTM, Des Moines, IA	Feb 1, 1997
AAHE Assessment Conference, Washington, D.C.	Jun 9-11, 1996
Joint Mettings of the MAA, CMS, AMS. Vancouver, B.C.	Aug 13-19 1993
NSF Calculus workshop. St. Olaf College	Jul 11-16 1993
NSF reader. Calculus Reform and the Bridge to Calculus	Jan 28-30 1992
Joint meetings of the AMS and MAA. San Antonio TX.	Jan 13-16 1992
Governor's Conference on Mathematics Education	Aug 1992
Computer Visualization Conference. University of Iowa.	Mar 1990
Conference on Calculus Revision. William Jewell College.	Jan 1990
SIGGRAPH '89. Boston, MA	Aug 1989

Presentations:
- Optimal arrangement of digits. Iowa MAA. Drake. Des Moines. Apr 13, 2007
- ACM Programming Contest Team Building. A presentation to the Graceland ACM Club in preparation for the November 2007 contest.
- ACM Programming Contest problems and solutions. A series of presentations to the Graceland ACM club. From Ocober 2006 to November 2007, including:
  - Conveyor, Revisited Mar 13, 2007.
  - Conveyor Nov 21, 2006.
  - Red Light, Green Light Oct 31, 2006.
  - Intruder Oct 31, 2006(?).
  - Mousetrap Oct 24, 2006.
  - Beat Oct 17, 2006
- The Mathematics of Common Consent Iowa MAA. Central. Pella. Apr 2, 2005
- I'm my own grandpa Pi day presentation. Graceland. Lamoni. Mar 14, 2005
- The distribution of digits in consecutive integers Iowa MAA. Central. Pella. Apr 16, 2004
- Largest Impossible Bet Iowa MAA. UNI. Cedar Rapids. Apr 4, 2003
- Mayan and Olmec Ruins in Mexico. Lamoni Grade 6 Students. Jan 2000
- Tuition Discounting. Iowa MAA. Luther College. Apr 18,1998
- Secret Codes in the Classroom. ICTM. Des Moines, IA. Feb 1, 1997
- Dimensions. Center Place Restoration School, Independence, MO. Dec 17 1995
- Infinite arithmetic. Lamoni Elementary TAG students. March 14, 1995
- Towards a more fair, efficient, and compassionate Pinewood Derby. Iowa Section MAA. Luther College. Apr 16 1993
- Dimensions. Lamoni Elementary TAG students. Feb 16 1993
- HyperCard in the mathematics classroom. Joint meetings of the AMS and MAA. San Antonio TX. Jan 16 1992
- Dimensions. Grade 6-12 mathematics students in the Fort Dodge Parochial schools. Jan 5 1992
- Raising TAG Students. Parents of TAG students in the Fort Dodge Parochial schools. Jan 4 1992
- Introduction to computers. Computer Literacy Class. Lamoni Group Home. Sep 29 1992
- The Four Color Theorem. Iowa Mathematical Sciences. Graceland College Apr 1991
- HyperCard in the mathematics classroom. Iowa Mathematical Sciences meetings. ISU. Apr 1990
- Minimal balls and the parallelogram law. Iowa Mathematical Sciences meetings. Coe College. Apr 1989
- Chaos in Our Ranks. Iowa Mathematical Sciences meetings. UNI. Apr 1987
- Artificial Intelligence. Mt. Ayr, IA TAG students. Feb 1986
Publications:
- Smith, R. K. Solution to Problem 652 (May 1999). The College Mathematics Journal. May 2000.
- Smith, R. K. The Kingdom Way study guide. Paragon Publishing. Mt. Ayr, Iowa. 1997.
- Abstract of Joong, Fang. Review of Biography of Alfred North Whitehead by Victor Lowe. Process Studies 18/2 (1990).
- Hentzel, I. R., and R. K. Smith. Tic-Tac-Total? The Four Star Puzzler, 28 (1983), 12.
Computer Consulting:
- Graceland ACM Robot competition, team consultant 2004-05.
- Locksmith program for Graceland University. Installed (???). Maintained to 2003.
- Circulation Program for the Bethany Republican Clipper. Installed November 1991. Maintained to 2000.
- Circulation Program for the Mount Ayr Record News. Installed June, 1992. Maintained to 2000
- Records Program for Troost Animal Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Maintained to 2000.
Committees:
- Standing committee on evaluation, promotion, and tenure (SCOEPAT). 2003-2008.
- New science building committee. 2007-2008.
- Presidential search committee. 2007.
- Winter Term Task Force (Chair). 02-03
- Concert/Lecture Committee. 01-03
- Committees prior to 2003:
  - Faculty Development Committee. Secretary 97-00.
  - Peace Studies Committee. 97-00.
  - General Education Committee Goal #8 (GETEC). Chair 96-98, 97-98, 98-99
  - Academic Information Services Steering Committee (AISSC) 97-98.
  - Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC). Chair 91-92, Chair 92-93, 95-96, Chair 96-97.
  - Intercultural Affairs Committee. 1992-93.
  - Faculty Salary Committee, 1991-93.
  - Standing committee on evaluation, promotion, and tenure, 1988-90.
  - Committee on Student Welfare, 89-90.
  - Previous Committees: Alumni board (faculty representative), Intercultural affairs, NCATE self study committee on mission and purpose, Winter term evaluation committee, Faculty studies and library committee.

Extracurricular Activity:

Cosponsor Restoration 70 Missionary Family Reunion. 2001-08.
Weekly Sing at the Lamoni Nursing and Rehabilitation center. 1982-2008.
Caroling and Cakes, Leader/Accompanist 2002-07.
Quiz Bowl (Faculty team member) 2007.
Graceland Book of Mormon Club faculty sponsor 2000,2002-07.
Iowa Math Contest team sponsor 1997-00, 2004-07.
Guest minister--Odessa Hills Restoration reunion #1. 2006
Guest minister--Vancouver Washington Restoration Reunion. 2006.
Graceland University Christmas in December, Caroling 2003-04
Math Club faculty sponsor 1988-93, 97-00, 2004-05.
Graceland Guitar Club faculty sponsor 1997-00, 2004
Mathematical Modeling Contest Team sponsor 1990-98.
Graceland Choir. Brahm's Requiem 1999.
Graceland Players. (The Fantastics, 1990. Fiddler on the Roof, 1984. The Music Man, 1982. J.B., 1979, Li'l Abner, 1978)
Intercultural Club faculty sponsor 1988-89.
Teacher--Student Scripture Study 1998
Guest Minister-Michigan Men's Retreat 2003
Guest Minister--Michigan Restoration Women's Meeting 1998
Guest Minister--Central Missouri Restoration Reunion 1998
Guest Minister-- South Chrysler Reunion 1995
Camp Pastor-- Bandera Texas Junior High 1995
Camp Pastor-- Lamoni Junior Camp 1991 and 1992
Camp Pasor-- Central Washington Senior High 1992
Adult Sponsor-- Group Work Camp in Toccoa GA 1992

Biographical Data:

I was born September 15, 1952 in Ames, Iowa. I have lived in Minnesota, Hawaii, Iowa, Texas, and Missouri, as well as Saskatchewan, Canada. I have traveled to most of the 50 United States of America, to 5 Canadian provinces, to most of the Mexican states, and to England, Wales, Scotland, West Germany, and France. Most recently, I visited Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and Nepal. I have studied Spanish, French, and Russian, although I am fluent only in English. I was happily married to Diane P. Calford on May 28, 1977. We adopted two boys, Jonathon Ammon Smith (8/28/74), and Lehi Kenneth Smith (8/21/79) in 1987. I have two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Mercedes. I am a Seventy in the Mt. Ayr Restoration Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ, and have been actively engaged in missionary work. Since 1996, I have had the privilege of bringing ministry in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Liberia, Nigeria, Belize, Taiwan, Nepal, Canada, as well as in the United States. I enjoy playing guitar, singing, acting, youth camping, reading, preaching, leading campfires, programming, and playing games.

Last Update: February 6, 2008
Ronald K. Smith
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA 50140
rsmith@graceland.edu

1300 Programming I	1320 Programming II	3330 Data Structures
3420 Computer Graphics	3930 Fractals	4360 Numerical Analysis