Prof. Braselton joined Georgia Southern University in 1990 and retired in 2022.

 

 

Professor Braselton received his BS in Mathematics (1987) from Ohio University and his MS in Mathematics (1990) from Te Ohio State University. He joined the faculty at Georgia Southern in Fall 1990 as a temporary Instructor, was promoted to tenure-track Assistant Professor, earned tenure, and progressed to the rank of Associate Professor of Mathematics. His research collaborations with colleague Dr. Martha L. Abell led to the publication of 10 distinct books in 28 editions, some of which were translated into German and Japanese, the publication of numerous peer-reviewed articles in scientifc journals, successful grant proposals, and invitations to present at international, national, regional and state conferences. Professor Braselton served for nearly 10 years as the Chair of the Medical and Dental Review Board that helped many students in their career pathways to becoming a medical or dental health professional. In the Department of Mathematical Sciences, he was proud of his service as being an outstanding Course Scheduler who did his best for all faculty in the department in assisting with assigning their teaching duties. He is most proud of consistently working hard to be an excellent teacher to all his students throughout his entire career. For his contributions to the department, the college, the University, and his students, Professor James Braselton has earned the title Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics.*