Paul Zeitz
Paul Zeitz | |
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| Born | July 5, 1958 |
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| Awards | Deborah and Franklin Haimo Awards for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics |
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| Workplaces | University of San Francisco |
| Thesis | Rank-One Actions (1992) |
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| Website | www |
Paul Andrew Zeitz (born July 5, 1958) is a professor of mathematics at the University of San Francisco who works primarily in math enrichment.
Early life and education
[edit]In 1974, Paul Zeitz won the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) and was a member of the first American team to participate in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). The following year he graduated from Stuyvesant High School.[2]
In 1981, he graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts in history.[3] After graduating he taught high school math for six years in San Francisco and Colorado Springs. He then went to UC Berkeley and obtained a PhD in mathematics in 1992.[4]
Career
[edit]After graduating from UC Berkeley, Zeitz became a professor at the University of San Francisco.[4]
In 2015, Zeitz co-founded Proof School, which is a private school for middle and high school grade levels that is focused on math. Proof School teaches mathematics from the perspective that it is a "joyous art form."[3][5] Zeitz also co-founded the Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad in 1999 and the San Francisco Math Circle in 2005.[4][6][7] As of 2026[update], he is president of the Organization for Mathematical Engagement & Growth in America (OMEGA).[8]
Awards and honors
[edit]In 2003, Zeitz received from the Mathematical Association of America one of the Deborah and Franklin Haimo Awards for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics.[9]
Zeitz has a lecture series called Art and Craft of Mathematical Problem Solving that he made for The Teaching Company on their platform The Great Courses Plus.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Paul Andrew Zeitz". Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ↑ "Professor Teaches Passion for Math". usfca.edu. March 5, 2002. Archived from the original on November 17, 2005. Retrieved October 31, 2007.
- 1 2 Baron, Violet. "math-kids-facilitator". Harvard Magazine. No. September–October 2016. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "The Teacher's Circle, August 14–18, 2006" (PDF). American Institute of Mathematics. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ↑ Mandal, Sayantika. "'Joyous Artform'". University of San Francisco College of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ↑ "Our Mountain Math Guides". Math in the Mountains. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ↑ "University of San Francisco College of Arts and Sciences". Paul A. Zeitz Faculty Emeritus. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ↑ "OMEGA: Organization for Mathematical Engagement & Growth in America". Retrieved August 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics". Mathematical Association of America. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Art and Craft of Mathematical Problem Solving". The Great Courses Plus. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
