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Robert G. Root is an applied mathematician and a teacher of mathematics and statistics. He specializes in physiological models incorporating differential equations, numerical analysis, statistics, and image processing. These are useful in a variety of biological inquiries, especially the study of kinematics of undulatory locomotion. Rob is also interested in pedagogical issues involving experiential learning. Specifically, he is engaged in using community-based research to teach statistics more effectively, and service-learning to convey the importance of quantitative literacy for active and informed citizenship, and increasing fairness in contemporary American society.