Brandy Wiegers (aka: Dr. Brandy)

I grew up in Meridian, Idaho having spent my youth as a dedicated Girl Scout and student. I graduated from the University of Idaho (in Moscow, Idaho) with Biological Systems Engineering and Mathematics Degrees. From UI I went to the University of California, Davis (near Sacramento) to complete a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. My research focused on computational mathematical biology and numerical analysis. From Davis, I made my way to San Francisco State University as a Program Director of Outreach and Student Success. In this position, I was the Director of the San Francisco Math Circle, the Co-Director of the SFSU (CM)^2 NSF GK12 program, and the Co-Director of the Bay Area Circle for Teachers. In addition, I had the opportunity to be involved with Math Circles, Bridge to Engineering Pathways (B2E), Adventures in Precalculus!, and various professional development efforts. In 2015 I began working at Central Washington University as an assistant professor and worked to establish the Kittitas Valley Math Circle. And then in 2024 I moved to College of Idaho as an Associate Professor. My current interests include supporting my students’ mathematical exploration, supporting the growth of Math Circles, and broader national research on the impact of Math Circles. I am currently the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Math Circles. https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/mathcirclesjournal/