Honor Society® member
Leila Hawana
Mathematics Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at University of Oregon Department of Mathematics
- University of Oregon
- Mathematics and Music Performance
- Class of 2015
- Beaverton, OR
Member since July 2014
About
I am currently an undergraduate at the University of Oregon. Pursuing a dual degree in Mathematics and Percussion Performance, I frequently work beyond the requirements by teaching locally, performing nationally, and competing internationally. I am going into my eighth year of playing percussion, and I have specialized in Marimba Performance. Also, I am beginning my third year of seriously pursuing mathematics. Upon graduating, I hope to enter a PhD Program in either Mathematics or Mathematical Education. Once I have pursued that PhD, I hope to reenter graduate school to pursue my Masters and PhD in Music Performance.
Here is a piece I put together and recorded in one week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcwhMdfRp1s
Education
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University of Oregon
Mathematics and Music Performance
2011 – 2015
Honors and awards
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Dean's List
Receiving high academic grades at the University of Oregon. Judged on a term to term basis. Received every term since entry at the University of Oregon (September 2011).
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Semifinalist in the Southern California International Marimba Competition
Chosen twice (June 2012 and June 2014) to compete in the Semifinals round, being chosen in the top 15 out of hundreds of applicants. Held in Orange, CA.
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Honorable Mention in the Young Artist Competition
Finalist and received honorable mention in the Eugene Symphony Young Artist Competition held in Eugene, OR.
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Finalist in Keiko Abe Marimba Academy
Chosen as one of five finalists to perform in Keiko Abe's Final Concert at the Marimba Academy. This academy held about 30 students and had hundreds of applicants.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
In time, I hope to first become a soloist that travels the world playing music. After my time has passed in that field, I hope to settle down and become a professor at a college or university teaching either mathematics or music (or both if necessary) and perform all over the world as a side profession.
- Graduate school interests
Currently looking into pursuing a PhD in Mathematics or Mathematical Education and then following with a Masters and PhD in Music Performance.
- Outside the classroom
Photography, Argentinian Tango, Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Rowing, Teaching, Performing, and Music Composition.
Experience
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Mathematics Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Oregon Department of Mathematics
Apr 2014 – Jun 2015
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Percussion Instructor
Various public schools throughout Oregon and SW Washington. Currently working.
Aug 2011 – Nov 2014
Volunteering
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Historian
Mu Phi Epsilon
Oct 2011 – Jun 2015
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
