Education
- Ph.D., University of Western Ontario (Western University) - 2020
- B. Ed., University of Ontario Institute of Technology - 2015
- B. Sc., University of Ontario Institute of Technology - 2014
Teaching
- Calculus
- Programing for Analytics
- Introduction to Analytics
- Finite Mathematics
Research
• Introductory post-secondary mathematics pedagogy, with interests in how to build aneffective transition into post-secondary education
• Active and problems-based learning techniques for large classes (> 250 students)
• Utilization of standards-based grading models in introductory mathematics classes to foster
increased retention of content and skills
• Bacteriophage “social” dynamics, including the interactions between phage and phage, and
their interactions with host bacterial cells
Selected Publications
Books
1. Pattenden, T. (2019) “AM1201b Course Manual (2nd Edition)”, UWO Bookstore.
• Previously released a 1st edition version with Dr. Lindi Wahl in 2018
Papers in Refereed Journals and Collections
2. Wahl, L.M., Betti, M.I., Dick, D.W., Pattenden, T., and Puccini, A.J. (2019) “Evolutionary
stability of the lysis-lysogeny decision: Why be virulent?”, Evolution, 73(1): 92-98.
1. Wahl, L.M. and Pattenden, T. (2017) “Prophage provide a safe haven for adaptive exploration
in temperate viruses”, Genetics, 206: 407-416.