B.A., Brooklyn College (Mathematics), 1994
M.A., Brooklyn College (Mathematics), 1997
Ph.D., Graduate School & University Center (CUNY) (Mathematics), 2006
Our Faculty
Courses
1011 Precalculus Mathematics
1012 Precalculus with Recitation
1201 Calculus I
2001 Transition to Advanced Math
3101 Abstract Algebra I
Anthony E. Clement
Education
Selected Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
Books and Publications
"Some properties of the Baumslag groups G(m, n)". Proceedings of the Conference held on Elementary Theory of Groups and Group Rings, and Related Topics at Fairfield University and at the Graduate Center, CUNY. De Gruyter Proceedings in Mathematics, 2020.
Clement, A.E., S. Majewicz and M. Zyman. "The Theory of Nilpotent Groups" (research monograph). Birkhauser/Springer. 2017.
"An Algorithm that Decides Conjugacy in a Certain Generalized Free Product." Algorithmic Problems of Group Theory, Their Complexity, and Applications to Cryptography." AMS Contemporary Mathematics.
"A Hand-Computation Involving Surface Groups, the Reidemeister-Schreier Rewriting Process and Kurosh Subgroup Theorem." Computational and Combinatorial Group Theory and Cryptology. AMS Contemporary Mathematics. December.
Clement, A.E. and S. Liriano. "Krull Dimension and Deviation in Certain Parafree Groups." Communications in Algebra 38.6, June.
"Torsion-Free Abelian Factor Groups of the Baumslag-Solitar Groups and Subgroups of the Additive Group of the Rational Numbers." Groups - Complexity - Cryptology 1.2. Heldermann Verlag.
Clement, Anthony E. and Stephen Majewicz, A Guide to Conquering the COMPASS Mathematics Placement Test. Pearson Custom Publishing.
"The Baumslag-Solitar Groups: A Solution for the Isomorphism Problem." Aspects of Infinite Groups, Algebra and Discrete Mathematics 1. World Scientific Publishing. October.
Awards, Honors and Fellowships
PSC-CUNY Research Award in Group Theory, 2012 - 13.
Brooklyn College Travel Award, CUNY.
Stewart Travel Award, CUNY.
"The Gap Project: Closing Gaps in Gateway Mathematics Courses." Clement, Anthony E. and Jun Hu (co-principal investigators) and Sandra Kingan (principal investigator). 2010-11.
Certificate of Appreciation, NSF CUNY-SUNY AGEP Conference in Science and Engineering, The Graduate Center, CUNY, 2010.
AGEP Honoree, NSF CUNY (AGEP) Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate Second Annual Minority Scientist Reception, The Graduate Center, CUNY, 2007.
Research Activities
Grant reviewer, Group Theory: CUNY Research Award Programs, spring.
Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums
"Some Properties of the Baumslag Groups G(m,n)", Conference on The Theory of Groups and Group Rings and Related Topics, Fairfield University, November 1, 2018.
"Abstract Algebra and Group Theory -- with Emphasis on Certain Properties of the Baumslag-Solitar Groups." City Tech Math Club, New City College of Technology (CUNY).
"Some Observations Involving the Baumsalg Groups G(m,n)." Groups, Algorithms, Complexity, and Theory of Security -- AMS Special Session. Joint Mathematics Meetings. Boston.
"Some Properties of the Baumslag-Solitar Groups." Mathematics Colloquium. Medgar Evers College (CUNY). New York.
"An Algorithm That Decides Conjugacy in a Certain Generalized Free Product." AMS Spring Western Sectional Meeting: Computational Algebra, Groups, and Applications, Las Vegas.
"An Algorithmic Solution for the Conjugacy Problem in Certain a Generalized Free Product." New York Algebra Colloquium. CUNY Graduate Center. New York.
"AGEP-STEM-SBE Pathway to the Professoriate" panel. NSF CUNY-SUNY AGEP Conference in Science and Engineering. CUNY Graduate Center. New York.
"Factor Groups of the Baumslag-Solitar Groups and Subgroups of the Additive Group of Rational Numbers." AMS Spring Eastern Sectional Meeting: Groups, Computations and Applications II. Newark, N.J.
"How to Be a Good Student" and "Doing Research in Mathematics -- Personal Experiences." Math Club Meeting. Brooklyn College.
"Skills, Knowledge, and a Path Towards Success in Mathematics." Math Club Meeting. Brooklyn College.
"The Baumslag-Solitar Groups: A Solution for the Isomorphism Problem." New York Algebra Colloquium. CUNY Graduate Center. New York.
"Research and Teaching." NSF CUNY Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) Second Annual Scientist Reception. AGEP Honoree. CUNY Graduate Center. New York.
Professional Leadership
Chair and Coordinator, Annual January Gateway Courses Faculty Workshop, Mathematics Department, 2011- 2020 and the Annual Fall Gateway Courses Faculty Workshop, Mathematics Department, 2015 -2020.
Chair and Coordinator, Annual Fall Gateway Courses Faculty Workshop, Mathematics Department, 2015-17.
Member (2008 - present) and chair (2010-present), Committee on Gateway Courses, Mathematics Department.
Member, Committee on Committees, Mathematics Department, 2015-2020.
Member, Committee on Examinations, Mathematics Department, 2009-2020.
Coordinator: Mathematics Academic Momentum Tutoring Program, Mathematics Department, Brooklyn College (Spring 2018, Spring 2019 - Spring 2020).
Mathematics Curriculum Facilitator/Team Leader: STAR Mathematics Program, STAR (Science, Technology, and Research) Early College High School at Brooklyn College (Fall 2017- Spring 2020) .
Coordinator, Pre-calculus A Uniform Final Examination Reform, Mathematics Department, 2016 -19.
Member: College Algebra Working Group, Mathematics Department, Brooklyn College (Fall 2018 - Spring 2019).
Member: Brooklyn College Academic Momentum Planning Team, Brooklyn College (Spring 2018).
Member, Faculty Council Alternate Representative, Mathematics Department, 2015 -17.
Member, Brooklyn College Campus LSAMP Steering Committee, 2015 -2017.
Member, Committee on Seminars and Research, Mathematics Department, 2009-15.
Course Coordinator: Mathematics Gateway Interventions, Mathematics Department, 2013-14.
Member, Faculty Council Committee on Academic Foundations, 2010-12.
Faculty adviser and mentor, Math Club, Mathematics Department, Fall 2007-Spring 2010.
Department Representative, Brooklyn College Open House, Brooklyn College, 2010.
Member, Search Committee for the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies, spring.
Member of the Organizing Committee, Second NYWIMN Conference, New York College of Technology, CUNY, 2008.
Pedagogical Achievements
Outstanding success rates (close to 100%) in the COMPASS Mathematics (Algebra) Workshops, The Pre-freshman Academy Program (Immerse), Dean of Undergraduate Studies, 1999-2010. Final achievement: 100% class passing rate on the COMPASS placement test in 2010 Summer 1 and Summer 2.
Other Professional Activities
Department Representative, Transfer Evaluation Day, Mathematics Department, Brooklyn College, 2014-15.
Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Calculus Review and Reform, Mathematics Department, Brooklyn College.
Supervisor, the Mathematics Department Prize Exam Competition, Brooklyn College, 2007, 2011.
Supervisor, The Putnam Mathematics Competition, Mathematics Department, Brooklyn College, 2007-09.
Math Workshop, Mathematics Department, Brooklyn College. Provided tutorial sessions for students taking Precalculus and Calculus 1, spring and fall semesters.