Awad Rasras is a committed professional, with nearly 25 years of experience in teaching Mathematics to students. Presently, he holds the position of Mathematics Associate Professor at Jefferson Community and Technical College, Louisville. Mathematics professors usually handle a wide array of mathematics areas as well as diverse needs of students at colleges and universities.
2. Awad Rasras Attended Texas Woman’s
University For His MA in Mathematics
Awad Rasras is a committed professional, with
nearly 25 years of experience in teaching
Mathematics to students. Presently, he holds the
position of Mathematics Associate Professor at
Jefferson Community and Technical College,
Louisville. Mathematics professors usually handle a
wide array of mathematics areas as well as diverse
needs of students at colleges and universities. Mostly
they are responsible for teaching statistics, algebra,
mathematical theory, calculus and various other
areas. They may also be required to perform some
additional duties such as advising undergraduate
students, establishing research projects to
internships and supporting the university or college
mathematics program.
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3. Attended Texas Woman’s University
Awad Rasras completed his MA in Mathematics
in 1983 from Texas Woman’s University. It is a
public university that maintains excellent
reputation as the country’s largest university
mainly for women and is known for its quality
educational programs. It prepares both men and
women for leadership through quality graduate,
undergraduate and professional programs at a
distance and on campus. It provides a liberal-
arts based curriculum that has been specifically
developed to help students gain success in the
global society. Moreover, the university serves
the citizens of Texas by conducting research
which affects the prevention and treatment of
diseases such as diabetes, stroke, childhood
obesity etc.
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4. Obtained MA in Education from the
University of Kansas
Prior to attending Texas Woman’s University,
Awad Rasrasstudied in Birzeit University,
Palestine and graduated in 1978 with B.S. degree
in Mathematics. In 1985, he completed his MA in
Education from the University of Kansas. Aside
from being a dedicated Mathematics Associate
Professor, Awad Rasrasis also the honorary
member of two reputable organizations:
Mathematical Association of America and
Kentucky Association of Two Year Colleges.
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5. Hobbies
In his free time, Awad Rasras involves himself
in a variety of extracurricular activities. He is a
traveling enthusiast, with a passion for
exploring and discovering new places and
sceneries. His other hobbies are cycling,
walking and reading. He lives a healthy
lifestyle and goes running to remain fit and
healthy.
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