Douglas Robertson

For information on my courses and math placement, go to my website at

https://academics.cehd.umn.edu/robertson/

What motivates me in my work?

Through my teaching and advising, I find it exciting and gratifying to help young people engage in developing their potential to make the world a better place. The time, energy, and effort they put forth inspire me to do my best for them. Through my research, I find the investigation of what others have done and the creation of new knowledge and curriculum to be both stimulating and rewarding.

What can students expect from me?

The teaching part of my job allows me to create an environment where students can learn and grow intellectually as they become life-long learners. I help, coach, and mentor them to the best of my ability as they discover who they are and what they are capable of doing. I help them appreciate not only the usefulness but the beauty of mathematics and that one person, themselves in particular, can make a positive difference at many levels for many others.

Honors and Awards

Outstanding Service Award, CEHD, 2024
Excellence in Research Award, Clute Institute, 2016 
Academy of Distinguished Teachers, University of Minnesota, 1998
Alfred L. Vaughn Award for Outstanding Service to the General College, 1997
Distinguished Service Award, Office for Minority and Special Student Affairs 1992
Distinguished Teacher Award, Continuing Education and Extension1990
Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education, Horace T. Morse – Alumni Association 1989-90
Case Professor of the Year Award nomination, 1989

Associations/Memberships 

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges