Dr. David Quarfoot

Professor

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Biography

David Quarfoot is a passionate educator with experience teaching at middle school, high school, and college levels. He has implemented innovative techniques and maintained high standards, earning the 2007 Presidential Scholar teacher award in Connecticut. In addition to teaching various courses in mathematics, including Prealgebra and Abstract Algebra, he has designed multilevel computer science curricula in C++ and Java. With an extensive background in statistics, machine learning, and data science, David's recent research focuses on mathematical problems concerning the universe and aims to understand questions such as what problems currently exist and the structure of the problems within the universe. He also works to improve math education by creating visualizations that help teachers organize and comprehend complex topics and enhance quantitative abstract reasoning. Outside of education, David is an accomplished classical musician, proficient in violin, viola, and cello. He has constructed 40 crossword puzzles for the New York business space and has served on the advisory board for multiple companies, addressing issues related to corporate ethics, platform economies, and quadratic voting.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).