I am an assistant professor in the mathematics department at the University of Alabama. Prior to my current position, I was a Simons postdoctoral fellow at MSRI, research associate and lecturer at the University of Virginia, NSF postdoctoral fellow at the University of Utah, and a graduate student at the University of Missouri.
MATH 301, Discrete Mathematics, Spring 2023.
MATH 420, Linear Optimization, Fall 2022.
MATH 677, Introduction to Commutative Algebra, Spring 2023.
MATH 1320, Calculus II, Fall 2020.
MATH 1310, Calculus I, Spring 2021.
MATH 4800, Undergraduate Research Mathematics, Fall 2019.
MATH 1260, Honors multivariable calculus, Fall 2018.
MATH 8411 (Algebra II), Teaching Assistant, Spring 2016, Spring 2017.
MATH 8410 (Algebra I), Teaching Assistant and Reciatation Instructor, Fall 2016.
MATH 4720 (Introduction to Abstract Algebra) Recitation Instructor, Spring 2015, Fall 2015,
Spring 2017.
MATH 4140 (Matrix Theory) Instructor, Summer 2015, Summer 2017.
MATH 3000 (Introduction to Advanced Mathematics) Recitation Instructor, Fall 2016.
MATH 2320 (Discrete Mathematical Structures) Instructor, Spring 2017.
MATH 2300 (Calculus III) Instructor, Summer 2014, Summer 2016.
MATH 1700 (Calculus II) Recitation Instructor, Fall 2015.
MATH 1100 (College Algebra) Instructor, Fall 2013, Fall 2014.
MATH 0110 (Intermediate Algebra) Instructor, Spring 2014.
Email: tmpolstra@ua.edu
Office: Gordan Palmer Hall 332C