Brynja Kohler Ph.D.
Mathematics and Statistics
Professor | Director of Math Ed Programs and Outreach

Contact Information
Office Location: Animal Science (ANSC) 223Phone: (435) 797-2826
Email: brynja.kohler@usu.edu
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Educational Background
Biography
Dr. Kohler studied mathematics as an undergraduate at the University of Chicago, and then taught high school mathematics in Los Angeles and New York City. She earned her master's degree in mathematics at the Courant Institute of New York University, and her doctorate at the University of Utah, researching and developing mathematical models of biological systems. At Utah State University, she is engaged with the mathematics education group conducting field-based courses for preservice teachers and professional development for inservice teachers. She also continues research in mathematical biology.
Teaching Interests
Applied mathematics and secondary mathematics teaching.
Research Interests
Secondary mathematics teacher preparation and professional development, undergraduate mathematics education, project-based learning, mathematical modeling, simulation, and analysis of biological systems.
Awards
Outstanding Graduate Mentor, 2020
USU College of Science
Teacher of the Year, 2019
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Lee Segel Prize , 2010
Society for Mathematical Biology
MAA Project NExT Dolciani Fellow, 2004
Mathematics Association of America
Publications | Books
- Rossi, H., Bodrero, J., Walker, C., Kohler, B.R, (2013). 7th-8th Grade Mathematics Textbook Materials .
- Kohler, B.R, (2005). An age structured model of T cell proliferation and differentiation: Current Developments in Mathematical Biology and Dynamical Systems. World Scientific Publishing Co
Publications | Book Chapters
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Publications | Curriculum
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Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Snyder, K., Kohler, B.R, Gordillo, L.G, (2017). Mass action in two-sex population models: encounters, mating encounters and the associated numerical correction. Letters in Biomathematics, 4:1
- Powell, J.A, Kohler, B.R, Haefner, J.W, Bodily, J., (2012). Carrying BioMath Education in a Leaky Bucket. Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, 74, 2232-2264.
- Schneiter, K., Kohler, B.R, Watts, B., (2011). Integrating Mathematical, Technologic, and Pedagogical Knowledge for Teacher Preparation. The Mathematics Teacher, 104:8, 608–613. doi: https://doi.org/10.5951/MT.104.8.0608
- Kohler, B.R, Atkins, B., Haefner, J.W, Powell, J.A, (2010). Leading Students to Investigate Diffusion as a Model of Brine Shrimp Movement. Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, 72:1, 230-257.
- Kohler, B.R, Schneiter, K., Thatcher, K., (2010). Combining Professional Development with Resource Development: Cooperative Design of Integrated Technology Lessons in Statistics. Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology
- Munns, J., Kohler, B.R, (2009). Using Video Recordings to Collect Data about Student Thinking; Teach by Listening and Learn by Talking. Utah Mathematics Teacher, 2:1, 9-12.
- Kohler, B.R, (2007). Mathematically modeling dynamics of T cell responses: Predictions concerning the generation of memory cells. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 245:4, 669-676.
- Puzone, R., Kohler, B.R, Seiden, P.E, Celada, F., (2002). IMMSIM, a flexible model for in machina experiments on immune system responses. Future Generation Computer Systems, 18, 961-972.
- Kohler, B.R, Puzone, R., Seiden, P., Celada, F., (2001). A systematic approach to vaccine complexity using an automaton model of the cellular and humoral immune system. Vaccine, 19, 862-876.
Professional Journal
- Kohler, B.R, Alibegovic, E., (2015). Assessing for Learning. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 20:7, 424-433.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
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