Research Interests

I work in mathematical logic and theoretical computer science. More specifically, I am interested in automata (finite automata, Buchi automata, and tree automata) and their relation to model theory, computability theory, and various algebraic and combinatorial structures.

For details and publications, see my research page.

Teaching

Over the past nine years, I have taught and TAed many classes: calculus (for engineers and non-math majors), linear algebra, vector calculus, introduction to mathematical logic, and a seminar course in Kolmogorov complexity. I have also taken on active roles training TAs, mentoring younger graduate students, and contributing to curriculum committees.

For details and course websites, see my teaching page.

Grants and Awards

  • NSF Grant DMS-0901005 2009-2012
  • Cornell Mathematics Department Teaching Award2007-2008
  • Robert John Battig Graduate Prize (Research) 2006-2007
  • NSERC Postgraduate Fellowship 2003-2007

Employment

  • 2008-present CLE Moore Instructor, MIT

Education

  • 2008 PhD (Mathematics), Cornell University
  • 2006 MS (Mathematics), Cornell University
  • 2006 MS (Computer Science), Cornell University
  • 2003 BSc (Mathematics & Engineering), Queen's University
  • 2003 BA (Philosophy), Queen's University

Mia Minnes, CLE Moore Instructor

Department of Mathematics, 2-172
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 253-4470

minnes@math.mit.edu

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