Gustavo Cepparo
Teaching Experience
Education
· Master of Science, Mathematics, Kansas State University 1999
· Master of Science, Education, Dowling College 1995
· Bachelor of Science, Aeronautics and Applied Mathematics, Dowling College 1993
Professional Experience
Austin Community College District
Professor of Mathematics September 2001 – present
Associate Professor of Mathematics September 2000 – August 2001
Courses frequently taught: Discrete Mathematics (Math 2305), Elementary Statistics (Math 1342), Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (Math 2318), Calculus III (Math 2415), Differential Equations (Math 2420), Elementary Statistics (Math 1342) distance learning format, Elementary Statistics (Math 1342) hybrid format, Elementary Statistics (Math 1342) DLS format
Other courses taught: Introduction to Mathematical Thinking (Matd 0485), College Mathematics (Math 1332), Calculus II (Math 2414), Calculus I (Math 2413), Intermediate Algebra (Matd 0390), Elementary Statistics Lab. (Math 0159), Trigonometry (Math 1316)
The University of Texas at Austin
Associate Professor of Instruction (Mathematics) September 2020 – present
Assistant Professor of Instruction (Mathematics) September 2018 – August 2020
Lecturer (Mathematics) February 2005 – August 2018
Courses frequently taught: Applied Regression and Time Series (M 349R), Series, Sequences and Multivariable Calculus (M 408D), Mathematical Statistics (M 378K), Predictive Analytics (M 339G), Applied Statistics (M 358K), Actuarial Modeling/Simulation (M375T), Theory of Interest (M329F)
Other courses taught: Discrete Mathematics (M 325K), Introduction to Mathematics (M 302), Differential Calculus (M 408K), Integral Calculus (M 408L), Elementary Statistical Methods (M 316)
Awards and Honors
· NISOD Excellence Award Winner Spring 2014
Austin Community College District
· Teaching Excellence Award College of Natural Sciences Spring 2015
College of Natural Sciences – University of Texas at Austin
· Natural Sciences Council Faculty Service Award CNS Spring 2015
College of Natural Sciences – University of Texas at Austin
· John R. Durbin Teaching Excellence Award Spring 2019
Mathematics Department – University of Texas at Austin
· Riverbats Bravo Employed Award Recipient Spring 2016
Austin Community College District
· Teacher of the Year for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Spring 2019
Austin Community College District
· Transferring Certificate Award Spring 2019
Austin Community College District
· NISOD Excellence Award Winner Spring 2022
Austin Community College District
· Outstanding Educator Award Summer 2024
The University of Chicago
Austin Community College District
· Committees
Course Chair of Discrete Mathematics (2009 – present), Course Co-Chair of Linear Algebra (2009 – present), Course Co-chair of Elementary Statistics (2004 – 2016), member of Equity Committee (Departmental), Differential Equations Committee, Calculus Committee, Math Honors Committee.
Hiring Committees: Math Department (Faculty and Staff), and College-wide (Distance Learning, Learning Labs, Instructional Assistants)
Other Service
Participating in ASCENDER (CTN Catch the Next Project) at Austin Community College District (2017-2018)
Participating in ASCENDER (CTN Catch the Next Project) at Austin Community College District (2019) mentoring a student.
Presentations
Teaching College-Level Statistics Using the GAISE Guidelines (American Statistical Association)
Presented by: Mary Parker, Gustavo Cepparo, and Jennifer Kaplan (January, 11, 2006) San Antonio, Texas.
Implementing Statway at Austin Community College
Presented by: Colleen Neroda, Mary Parker and Gustavo Cepparo (2011) at USCOTS Raleigh-Durham
Grants
SASC Mini Grant 2007 (Student Access and Success at ACC) “Using tablets and inking in order to improve success in Introductory Statistics.”
Service
The University of Texas at Austin
Departmental
· Lecturer Annual Review Committee Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
. Instructional Faculty Annual Review Committee Fall 2019 – Spring 2020
· Course Development
Applied Regression and Time Series (M349R)
Developed M349R Applied Regression and Time Series (2004-2005) for the Actuarial Science Program at The University of Texas at Austin. A second course in Applied Statistics following recommendations from SOA and CAS societies.
Predictive Analytics (M 339G)
Developed a Predictive Analytics course (2017-2019) for the Actuarial Science Program at The University of Texas at Austin following recommendations from SOA and CAS societies.
Applied Regression and Time Series (M 349R)
Developed a new curriculum for M349R Applied Regression and Time Series for the Actuarial Science Program at The University of Texas at Austin for Fall 2019.
Actuarial Modeling/Simulation (M 375T)
Working on an Advanced Predictive Analytics course for the Actuarial Science Program (Mathematics Department) at The University of Texas at Austin for Spring 2022.
Published: January 05, 2026