Annette M BurdenAnnette M. Burden is a Professor of Mathematics at Youngstown State University (YSU) and for four years served as YSU Interim Distance Education Director. Her master's degree in mathematics was awarded by Youngstown State University and her doctoral egree in mathematics educational technology with a specialization in numerical analysis was awarded by Union Institute & University. Dr. Burden worked under Carnegie Mellon Professor Werner C. Rheinboldt from the University of Pittsburgh for several years. She is past President of the International Society of Technology in Education's Technology Coordinators, was appointed to the MAPLE Academic Advisory Board, and served as co-chair of Ohio's Distance Education Advisory Group. She has also developed numerous upper-level online courses including courses in Numerical Analysis and Numerical Methods. Dr. Burden has been named a distinguished professor for teaching and service three times at Youngstown State University. Read More Read Less