Dr. Margaret Myers

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Biography

Margaret Myers is a Lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Statistics and Data Sciences. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in discrete mathematics, linear algebra, and probability statistics, including Bayesian statistics. Her research activities are focused on informal learning opportunities in mathematics education, as well as formal derivation in linear algebra algorithms. Previously, she served as a Senior Research Scientist at the Dana Center, where she contributed to various educational initiatives and partnerships, particularly in the development of MOOCs. Dr. Myers has extensive experience in curriculum development and the application of Bayesian statistical methods within the field of computer science. Her current research includes the application of probability statistical methods to scientific computing and performance, with strong ties to the Science High Performance Computing Group.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching courses in discrete mathematics, linear algebra, and probability statistics.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.