About me

I am a doctoral student at the University of Utah in the area of pure math, particularly geometry. Even though I am a pure mathematician, I absolutely love using math to accomplish non-mathematical things, such as analyzing music, writing computer games, and designing secure software.

My work history is as diverse as my interests. I've spent time in Boeing's Phantom Works, the National Archives and Records Administration, as well as other areas of the federal government.

In my spare time I like to read, unicycle, and work with my hands. When I grow up, I want to be a real mathematician.

Classes

• In Spring of 2010, I am teaching Math 1100: Business Calculus.
• In Fall of 2009, I taught Math 1210: Calculus.
• In Summer of 2009, I taught Math 1030: Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning.
• In Spring of 2009, I taught Math 1030: Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning.
• In Fall of 2008, I taught Math 1030: Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning.

Social networking

• My blog. Updated aperiodically as a place to post information about my work and projects.
• My photostream.
• I'm on Facebook.
• I'm on Twitter.

Projects

Here's some stuff that I'm working on:

• Kinetic Operating System. More recent information can be found at my blog.
• Armada, a real-time space-based strategy game.

Issues

Some contemporary issues that I feel strongly about:

• DRM-free media, including DVD region codes.
• Practical alternatives to the current state of intellectual property.
• Reforming computer science education.
• Preservation of privacy.
• The science of climate change.
• Open standards.
• Availability of academic articles.
• Reforming airport security.
• Preserving network neutrality.

Contacting me

You should be able to reach me by email at t.carstens [at] utah [dot] edu. At Utah, my office is 307 JWB.