Vita For Ron Larson
A.A., Clark College, Vancouver, Washington, 1964
B.S. in Mathematics, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon, 1966
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, 1968
Ph.D. in Topology, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, 1970
Faculty appointment at Penn State University at Erie from 1970 to present.
Professor of Mathematics since 1983.
Lead author of many mathematics textbooks from 1979 through present,
covering grade levels from 6th Grade through College Calculus.
Textbooks
Calculus: 1979, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010
Calculus Alternate Edition: 1979, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998
Calculus Early Transcendental Functions: 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007
Calculus Essentials: Early Transcendental Functions: 2008
Calculus An Applied Approach: 1983, 1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2006, 2009
Brief Calculus An Applied Approach: 1983, 1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2006, 2009
Brief Calculus An Applied Worktext: 1999
Applied Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences: 2008
Calculus I with Precalculus: 2002, 2006
Elementary Linear Algebra: 1988, 1991, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2009
Finite Mathematics : 1991
Finite Mathematics with Calculus: 1991
College Algebra: 1985, 1989, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2007
Algebra and Trigonometry: 1985, 1989, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2007
Precalculus: 1985, 1989, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2007
Precalculus with Limits: 2007
Precalculus: A Concise Course: 2007
Trigonometry: 1985, 1989, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2004
College Algebra: An Internet Approach: 2000
Precalculus: An Internet Approach: 2000
College Algebra A Graphing Approach: 1993, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2008
Algebra and Trigonometry A Graphing Approach: 1993, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2008
Precalculus A Graphing Approach: 1994, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2008
Precalculus Functions and Graphs A Graphing Approach: 1994, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2008
Precalculus With Limits A Graphing Approach: 1994, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2008
Trigonometry A Graphing Approach: 1994, 1997, 2001, 2005
College Algebra: Concepts and Models: 1992, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2006
College Algebra with Applications in the Business and Life Sciences: 2009
College Algebra: A Concise Course: 2006
Algebra for College Students: 2005
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: 1992, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008 (SSE), 2010
Intermediate Algebra: 1992, 1996, 2001, 2005, 2008 (SSE), 2010
Elementary Algebra: 1992, 1996, 2001, 2005, 2008 (SSE), 2010
Intermediate Algebra Graphs and Functions: 1994, 1998, 2003
Mathematics for Everyday Living (Out of Print): 1982
Algebra 1: 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007
Algebra 2: 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007
Geometry: 1994, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007
Passport to Mathematics, Book 1: 1997, 1999, 2002
Passport to Mathematics, Book 2: 1997, 1999, 2002
Passport to Algebra and Geometry: 1996, 1999, 2002, 2004
Windows to Algebra and Geometry: 1996
Mathematics Concepts and Skills, Course 1: 2001
Mathematics Concepts and Skills, Course 2: 2001
Algebra 1 Concepts and Skills: 2001, 2004
Geometry Concepts and Skills: 2003, 2005
Middle School Math, Course 1: 2004, 2005, 2007
Middle School Math, Course 2: 2004, 2005, 2007
Middle School Math, Course 3: 2004, 2005, 2007
Prealgebra: 2005
Elementary Algebra Concepts and Models: 1993
Intermediate Algebra Concepts and Models: 1993
Elementary Statistics Picturing the World: 2000, 2003, 2006, 2009
Several of the texts in this list are market leaders, including Calculus, Precalculus,and College Algebra. From middle school through college, an estimated 5 million students each year study math from a Larson textbook.
Larson's Calculus and Precalculus titles have been translated into Spanish and Portuguese and are among the best selling texts in Central and South America.
Larson gives many professional talks and workshops each year.
Larson is the lead author of many multimedia learning materials---grade levels from kindergarten through calculus.
Software
Interactive Calculus: 1995, 1998, 2002
Internet Calculus: 1998, 2002
Interactive Calculus Early Transcendental Functions : 1996, 1999, 2003
Internet Calculus Early Transcendental Functions: 1999, 2003
Interactive College Algebra: 1997, 2001, 2004
Internet College Algebra: 2001, 2004
Interactive Algebra and Trigonometry: 1997, 2001, 2004
Internet Algebra and Trigonometry: 2001, 2004
Interactive Precalculus: 1997, 2001, 2004
Internet Precalculus: 2001, 2004
Interactive Trigonometry: 1997, 2001, 2004
Internet Trigonometry: 2001, 2004
Interactive College Algebra: A Graphing Approach: 1997, 2001
Internet College Algebra: A Graphing Approach: 2001
Interactive Algebra and Trigonometry: A Graphing Approach: 1997, 2001
Internet Algebra and Trigonometry: A Graphing Approach: 2001
Interactive Precalculus: A Graphing Approach: 1997, 2001
Internet Precalculus: A Graphing Approach: 2001
Interactive Precalculus Function and Graphs: A Graphing Approach: 1997, 2001
Internet Precalculus Function and Graphs: A Graphing Approach: 2001
Interactive Precalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach: 1997, 2001
Internet Precalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach: 2001
Interactive Trigonometry: A Graphing Approach: 2001
Internet Trigonometry: A Graphing Approach: 2001
LarsonMath.com: Prealgebra
LarsonMath.com: Intermediate
Larson's Elementary Math, Grades Kindergarten, 1, and 2
Larson's Matemáticas Saltarinas
Larson's Elementary Math Activities
Larson's Intermediate Math, Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
Larson's Algebra 1 with Review
Larson's Algebra 1
Larson's Prealgebra
Larson Texts was founded by Ron Larson and his son Tim Larson in 1983. At that time, the company employed three people. The company incorporated in 1993 and now employs over 60 people. Larson Texts, Inc., and Big Ideas Learning, LLC develop and produce educational materials, including print materials and software. The companies are jointly owned by Ron, his wife Deanna Larson, son Tim Larson, daughter Jill Larson, and Scott O'Neil (CEO of Larson Texts). Each of the five people is an equal share holder and each works at the business.
Co-authors with Larson
Robert Hostetler, Penn State UBruce Edwards, U of Florida
David Heyd, Penn State U
Carolyn Neptune, Johnson County CC
Ann Hodgkins, Phoenix College
Ann Kraus, Penn State U
Timothy Kanold, Stevenson High School
Lee Stiff, North Carolina State U
Laurie Boswell, Profile High School
Dave Falvo, Penn State U
Robyn Silbey, Montgomery County Public School
Betsy Farber, Bucks County Community College
Larson has received several honors, including several from the Textbook Author's Association. In 1998, he was selected by Lewis and Clark College to receive the college's Distinguished Alumni Award.
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