Phoenix Nenar Portfolio

Education Experience

University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO – Ph.D., Computational Mathematics and Biophysics – Expected May 2028

University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO – MS, Computational Mathematics and Biophysics – Thesis: “Biological Applications of the Ising Model & Other Analyses of Neurodynamical Criticality” – Advised by Masoud Asadi-Zeydabadi – Expected December 2025

Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA – BS, Mathematics (Concentration in Physics and Film Studies) – May 2020

Professional Experience

University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO – Graduate Teaching Assistant – August 2023 – Present

Sacred Heart Medical Center Microbiology, Spokane, WA – Laboratory Assistant – November 2021 – July 2023

Link Community Charter School, Newark, NJ – Library Coordinator and Teaching Assistant – August 2020 – July 2021

Department of Mathematics, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA – Research Assistant – June 2019 – May 2020

The Learning Studio, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA – Math, Physics, and Computer Science Tutor – November 2016 – May 2020

Department of Physics, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA – Teaching Assistant – August 2019 – December 2019

Department of Physics, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA – Research Assistant – May 2019 – October 2019

Spokane Faith and Values E-Magazine/Center for Community Engagement, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA – Wolff Fellow (Researcher and Journalist) – August 2018 – May 2019

North Clackamas Aquatic Center, Milwaukie, OR – Lifeguard – June 2017 – January 2019

Camp Yakety Yak, West Linn, OR – Technology Coordinator/IT Specialist – June 2017 – August 2018

CYO Camp Howard, Corbett, OR – Lifeguard – June 2016 – August 2016

Research Areas

Publications

Williams, M. (2020). An Evaluation of Moonlight’s Intersectional Pedagogy. International Journal of Servant Leadership, 14 (555-580)

Conference Experience

Williams, P. & Enserro, G. (2025, March 8). Exploring Critical Behavior in Purkinje Cell Neurodynamics of Motion through the Ising Model. Front Range Applied Mathematics Student Conference, Denver, CO, United States.

Williams, P. (2023, December 2). How Can We Improve the Response to Hate Crimes in Denver with Spatial Analysis?. Data 2 Policy Symposium, Denver, CO, United States.

Williams, M. & Kilfoyle, J. (2020, April 18). Equivariant Intersection Theory on Grassmannian Manifolds. Pacific Inland Mathematics Undergraduate Conference, Virtual.

Williams, M. (2019, April). Mapping Faith Communities in Spokane, Washington. Community Engagement Student Symposium, Partners in Campus and Community Engagement, Spokane, WA.

Courses Taught

University of Colorado Denver

Link Community Charter School (Co-Teaching) – 7th Grade U.S. History (American Revolution – Antebellum) – 2020 – 2021 Academic Year

Gonzaga University (Teaching Assistant) – Physics 101 Lab (Algebraic Mechanics) – Fall 2019

Leadership Experience

University of Colorado Denver, Department of Mathematics and Statistical Sciences, Inclusive Excellence Committee, Denver, CO –
Graduate Student Representative – December 2024 – Present

University of Colorado Denver, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Educational Policies and Curriculum Committee, Denver, CO – Graduate Student Representative – August 2024 – December 2024

Gonzaga University Film Club, Spokane, WA – Co-President – September 2018 – May 2020

Gonzaga University SEARCH Retreat & First Year Retreat, Spokane, WA – Retreat Leader – October 2017 – February 2020

Gonzaga University Reality Camp/RISE, Spokane, WA – Logisitics Leader – August 2018 & August 2019

Launch into Leadership Retreat, Spokane, WA – Retreat Leader – December 2016 – September 2017

Community Service

Front Range Applied Mathematics Student Conference, Denver, CO – Presentation Session Facilitator – March 2024 & March 2025

Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Newark, NJ – Jesuit Volunteer – August 2020 – July 2021

Science in Action, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA – Volunteer Science Teacher – February 2020 – April 2020

Science in Action, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA – Volunteer Science Teacher – February 2019 – April 2019

World Relief, Spokane, WA – Immigrant Outreach – May 2019 – September 2019

House of Charity, Catholic Charities, Spokane, WA – Community Builder – October 2016 – May 2017

Blanchet House, Portland, OR – Kitchen Service – October 2014 – October 2015 (monthly)

Honors & Awards

Auraria Library Data 2 Policy Symposium, Denver, CO – Best in Presentation – December 2023

Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA – Jesuit Mission Fellowship – January 2020

National Residence Hall Honorary, Spokane, WA – Outstanding Leadership and Service Pin – April 2017

Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA – Dean’s List – Fall 2016 & Spring 2017

LaSalle Catholic College Preparatory, Milwaukie, OR – LaSallian Award, LaSallian Scholars, Senior Religion Award – June 2016