About
My work is shaped by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and centers on helping students encounter mathematics as something meaningful, rigorous, communal, and connected to the rest of their lives
I am an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Notre Dame. I teach courses across the calculus sequence and beyond, including mathematics for architecture students, multivariable calculus, linear algebra and differential equations, and interdisciplinary courses connecting mathematics with strategy, decision-making, and human behavior.
Across my teaching and programmatic work, I focus on active learning, inquiry, mentorship, reflection, and the design of structures that help students grow in confidence and mathematical maturity.
Core Themes
Featured Projects
A selection of programs, courses, and initiatives connected to my current work in mathematics education and student support.
ASCEND
A summer bridge and coaching program supporting students as they transition into university-level mathematics through skill-building, mentorship, reflection, and community.
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Math Help Room & Booster Shots
Collaborative mathematics support spaces designed to help students build confidence, community, and stronger mathematical understanding through tutoring, review sessions, and peer support.
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Survivor & Game Theory
Interdisciplinary teaching and programming using Survivor as a lens for decision-making, strategy, neuroscience, social dynamics, and mathematical reasoning.
Learn More →Teaching & Pedagogy
My teaching emphasizes mathematical thinking, active participation, conceptual understanding, and the development of durable study practices.
I regularly teach and coordinate courses across the mathematics curriculum, including calculus, multivariable calculus, linear algebra and differential equations, and mathematics courses for students in architecture, business, science, and engineering.
My pedagogical interests include proficiency-based grading, oral exams, inquiry-based learning, reflective assignments, collaborative problem-solving, and the use of digital tools to help students visualize and communicate mathematical ideas.
Teaching Resources →Talks, Workshops, and Public Work
I speak and lead workshops on mathematics education, AI and teaching, student formation, active learning, and interdisciplinary approaches to decision-making and strategy.
Recent areas of focus include teaching in the age of AI, building student support programs, the role of mathematics in the liberal arts, and the connections between game theory, human behavior, and popular culture.
Contact
Brian Mulholland
Department of Mathematics
University of Notre Dame
Email: bmulholland@nd.edu