Rebecca Conley, Ph.D.
Director of Faculty Research & Development
Associate Professor of Mathematics
About Dr. Conley
I have been teaching at Saint Peter’s University since 2016. I enjoy teaching probability, statistics, and algebra. My research interests include numerical analysis, especially the finite element method.
“My teaching philosophy is that students learn by doing. I try to incorporate active learning into every class meeting. Some days we go to the computer lab so students can use technology to run statistical tests.”
“My teaching philosophy is that students learn by doing. I try to incorporate active learning into every class meeting. Some days we go to the computer lab so students can use technology to run statistical tests.”
Research Interests
- Numerical analysis
- Especially the finite element method
COURSES TAUGHT
Career & Accomplishments
Degrees
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•Stony Brook University, Ph.D.
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•Hunter College, M.A.
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•Pace University, B.A.
Accomplishments
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•Varrichio Teaching Award 2022
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•Varrichio Teaching Award 2018
Publications
R. Conley, T.J. Delaney, X. Jiao – International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 2016
D. Wang, X. Jiao, R. Conley, J. Glimm – Journal of Computational Physics, 2013
Jones, J., Conley, R., & Jiao, X. (2026). Preserving Superconvergence of Spectral Elements in Three-Dimensional Curved Domains via ApSEM. Engineering with Computers Invite Only:
40th Anniversary Special Issue 42, 79.
Garrett Kluthe, B., Conley, R., Caamano, E., & Pagnussati, J. (2026). Allelopathic influence of Eucalyptus leaves on growth and development of Corn (Zea mays L.), Peanut (Arachis
hypogea L.) and Morning glory (Ipomoea spp.) in Brazil. Allelopathy Journal, 67(2), 113.
Jones, J., Conley, R., & Jiao, X. (2023). Preserving Superconvergence of Spectral Elements for Curved Domains via h- and p-Geometric Refinement. Engineering with Computers.
Finetti, M., Garrels, J., & Conley, R. (2023). Mathematics and Physical Education – Perfect Together. New Jersey Mathematics Teacher: Journal of the Association of Mathematics
Teachers of New Jersey. Winter 2023, Vol. 80, No. 1
Conley,R.(2021). FiveFunandEducationalActivitiesforanIntroductoryStatisticsClass. New Jersey Mathematics Teacher: Journal of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey. 79(1), 48-52.
Conley, R., Delaney, T. J., & Jiao, X. (2020). A Hybrid Method and Unified Analysis of GeneralizedFinite Differences and Lagrange Finite Elements. International Journal for Numerical
Methods in Engineering, 376, 112862.