Refereed Research Journals 

1.         “Comparison of injection pain among the three mandibular block techniques”, with S. Jacobs, D.A. Haas, J.G. Meechan; Journal of the American Dental Association, to appear.

2.         An application of Neustadt’s abstract maximum principal to probability kinematics, Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, Vol. 27, No. 2, 1979, pp. 249-270.

3.         Probability kinematics: A constrained optimization problem: recent results, Journal of Philosophical Logic, 5, 1976, pp. 395-398, special issue.

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Book Reviews 

1.         Review of the commission of inquiry on unemployment insurance (also known as the Forget Report), Newfoundland Quarterly, Fall 1987, Vol. LXXXIII, No. 2, pp. 38-39.

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Refereed Conference Proceedings 

1.         “Comparison of injection pain among the three mandibular block techniques” (abstract), with S. Jacobs, D.A. Haas, J.B. Meechan; International Association for Dental Research Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, March 2002.

2.         “Teaching Resource-Based Learning”, with M. Rabinowitz and D. Mantyka, Proceedings of a Symposium on Mathematical Understanding, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, June 1, 2001.

3.         Economic strategies in outport fishing communities in Newfoundland, Approximation, Optimization and Computing: Theory and Applications, A.G. Law & C. Wang (eds.), Elsevier Science Publishers B.V. (North Holland), IMACS, 1990, pp. 403-406 (with H. Gaskill and D. May).

4.         A mathematical model of strike behaviour in collective bargaining, Proceedings of Atlantic Mathematics Days 1981, Memorial University, Nov. 6-7, 1981, pp. 133-151.

5.         Massey-Ferguson 1980-1981: A case study in international marketing, Proceedings of the Atlantic Schools of Business Conference (Policy Section), University of New Brunswick, Oct. 22-24, 1981, pp. 17-30.

6.         Toward an optimization procedure for applying minimum change principles in probability kinematics, Foundations of Probability Theory, Statistical Inference and Statistical Theories of Science, Vol. 3, Proceedings of an International Colloquium, 1973, D. Reidel Publishing Co., Dordrecht, Holland, pp. 137-166 (with W.L. Harper).

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Government Publications 

1.         Excerpt taken from Memorial University President’s Report 2007, p. 11. Also quoted in Memorial University’s Research Report Highlights 2007, p. 37:
Interest in math researcher’s work quickly multiplies - Local and national media attention added up to a lot of interest in a Memorial math researcher’s new book, launched in February, 2007. Dr. Sherry Mantyka, director of the Mathematics Learning Centre, wrote The Math Plague: How to Survive School Mathematics, for parents, teachers and students of all ages concerned about math skills. It’s based on Dr. Mantyka’s research into why bright learners have trouble with math. The Memorial professor has been helping students struggling in mathematics for over 17 years, trying to find ways to improve their understanding and retention. In January, she turned her attention to an unlikely student – CBC Radio-One producer Heather Barrett, who took Dr. Mantyka up on the offer of an “extreme mathover.” “Dr. Mantyka’s methods completely changed my attitude towards math and changed the way I think about learning and doing math,” Ms. Barrett said, “It’s still really helpful to me when I am trying to help my children with their math homework.”

2.         Case Study:  “Program:  Mathematics Learning Centre, MUN” (with P. Powers), Social Policy Development and Program Evaluation Manual, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Strategic Social Plan, 2002.

3.         Mathematics 3200 Curriculum Guide (with W. Cole, P. Maxwell, E. Somerton), Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Education and Training, Division of Program Development, 1995.

4.         Mathematics 2200 Curriculum Guide (with W. Cole, P. Maxwell, E. Somerton), Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Education, Division of Program Development, 1994.

5.         Mathematics 1300 Curriculum Guide (with W. Cole, P. Maxwell, E. Somerton), Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Education, Division of Program Development, 1993.

6.         A survey of the Mathematical Requirements in Post-Secondary Degree Programs at Memorial University (with E. Hall, A. Hinton), MUN publication, September 1992.  With the authors’ permission, this document was distributed by the Provincial Department of Education to all school guidance counsellors in the province.

7.         An analysis of the economic impacts of the proposed amendments to the Unemployment Insurance Act, Bill C-21, Department of Employment and Labour Relations, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Sept. 1989 (with M. Denny and D. May).

8.         Issues in income security reform: Newfoundland and Labrador report of the task force on income security (Confidential), July 1988.

9.         A study of factors influencing availability of cod in Conception Bay, Newfoundland, in 1985, Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, No. 1562, July 1987, 123 pp. (with D. Aggett, H. Gaskill, D. Finlayson, C. Campell, and J. Bobbitt).

10.       Three economic models, Appendix IV, Building on our Strengths, Report of the Royal Commission on Employment and Unemployment, Sept. 1986, 15 pp.

11.       An economic model of household production, Technical Consultation Report, Royal Commission on Employment and Unemployment, Sept. 1986, 10 pp.

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Technical/Consultation Reports 

1.         Sampling issues regarding the survey of plant workers, Memorandum solicited for the Industrial Inquiry Commission Appointed to Investigate Industrial Relations Matters at Curling Fish Plant, by Dr. Linda Inkpen, Chair.

2.         A report on the numeracy upgrading program offered by the Math Learning Centre for the unemployment insurance recipients, final report submitted to the Economic Recovery Commission, March 1993.

3.         Implications for the processing industry, in Potential for an Auction System to Dispose of Middle Distance Fleet Harvest, final report submitted to the Department of Fisheries, September 1987, 5 pp. (for NORDCO, Ltd.).

4.         Estimation of the economic impact, in Study of the Impact of a Household Based Support Program Upon Women in Newfoundland and Labrador, final report submitted to the Women’s Policy Division, Department of Career Development and Advanced Studies, October 1987, 14 pp. (with Dr. Ann Gregory).

5.         Editor, A Survey of Applied Linear Regression Analysis, by Dr. Roy Bartlett, for Canadian Forestry Service, Agriculture Canada, Feb.-Mar. 1987.  

6.         Identification of technological factors influencing fishing performance, and determination of rankings for gillnetters and draggers, Annexes 1 and 3 of Inshore Fishing Vessel Capacity Study, final report to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 50 pp. (for NORDCO, Ltd.).

7.         A Sensitivity Analysis of Two Models of Household Behaviour, Background Technical Report, Royal Commission on Employment/Unemployment in Newfoundland, 30 pp. (with H. Gaskill, C. Clarke for NORDCO).

8.         Technical discussions of Proneed, Chapter 4 of Development Report on Housing Indicators for New Brunswick, New Brunswick Housing Needs Study, 41 pp. (with A. Rowe and Cathy Bennett).

9.         Markov process approximations in an iceberg track simulator, contained in a NORDCO report to Petro-Canada (proprietary), March 1986.

10.       A Mathematical Analysis of One Aspect of a Two Input Non-Linear Discriminator, Department of National Defence, Operational Research Division, Directorate of Maritime Operational Research Staff Note 72/5 (restricted).

11.       V/STOL Aircraft in the Armed Helicopter Role – An Effectiveness Analysis, Department of National Defence Operational Research Staff Note 69/4 (restricted) (with Major J.R. Toyle).

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Published Teaching Material 

1.         Now, I can Do It!, A Primary/Elementary Mathematical Basic Skill Series – Three Stage Approach, Workbook One – Numbers Up to 10, by Janis Walsh, an instructor with the MLC, was published in Spring 2008.

2.         Mathematics 102F/103F/104F by Distance Education, Mathematics Skills Program Course Manual, multiple editions (with E. Hall, S. Delahunty, A. Hinton), MUN publication, School of Continuing Education, 1993-present.

3.         Personal and Professional Development by Distance Education, Mathematics Skills Program Manual, 1^st edition (with E. Hall, A. Hinton, S. Delahunty), MUN publication, Continuing Studies, 1997.

4.         Handbook of Computer-Oriented Case Studies of Statistical Applications in Business, Memorial University Publication, 1980.  This handbook was used in Statistics 2501 for four years.

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Newspaper Articles 

2001               May, S.  “Teaching Resource-Based Learning” (with M. Rabinowitz and D. Mantyka), Symposium on Mathematical Understanding, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, June 1.

2001                May, S.  “Teaching Resource-Based Learning” (with M. Rabinowitz and D. Mantyka), Canadian Mathematical Society Meetings, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, June 2-4.

2001                May, S.; Buckingham, E.; and Lynch, Renée.  “Teaching at the Mathematics Learning Centre”.  Newfoundland and Labrador Mathematical Association Meeting, St. John’s, NL, April 27-28.

2001                May, S. and Etchegary, L.  “Operation Foresight”.  Newfoundland and Labrador Mathematical Association Meeting, St. John’s, NL, April 27-28.

2001                May, S.  “Transition Data”, Forum on Transitional Issues in Math and Language in the Central Region (SSP initiative), Gander, NL, February 27.

2000                May, S.  “Mathematics by Coaching”, noon-hour lecture, Saskatoon School Board, Evan Hardy Collegiate, Saskatoon, SK, October 27.

2000                “Math Skills and the APEF Math Curriculum”, with Leo Etchegary, O’Donel High School, St. John’s.  To be presented at “Closing Out”, a professional development day for all teachers in the Avalon East School Board.

2000                “Hockey, Group Theory, and the De-Mystification of Mathematics”, high school forum to celebrate WYM2000, Prince of Wales Collegiate, St. John’s.

1997                Panel Member, “Television Programming about Mathematics – Can It Be Done?”, 5^th World Congress of Science Producers, Copenhagen, Denmark, Oct. 3-7.

1996                “The Role of Automaticity in Learning”, Presidential Address, Society for Exact Philosophy Annual Meeting, Eastern Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, October 11-13.

1996                “Learning the Laws of Exponents: A Software Demonstration”, Multimedia at MUN ‘96 Symposium, St John’s, March 26.

1995                “Software Development at the Mathematics Learning Centre”, Multimedia Technology and Marketing Workshop sponsored by the Newfoundland and Labrador Science and Technology Advisory Council, the Newfoundland Alliance of Technical Industries, and the Department of Industry, Trade and Technology, St. John’s, November 8.

1992                “Calculus Readiness 3105: A University Perspective”, Teacher In-service for the Bonavista-Trinity-Placentia-Burin Integrated and Burin Roman Catholic School Boards, Swift Current, Newfoundland, November 25.

1991                “Prerequisite Skills and Success in Post-Secondary Mathematics”, Interview with Peter Miller, CBC Morning Show, May.

1990                Workshop on the Delivery of MUN’s Mathematics Remedial Program, Marine Institute, May 22-25 (with E. Hall).

1990                “Expanding Your Horizons in Mathematics and Science”, Workshop for Women Interested in New Career Options, Avalon Community College, January 11 (with E. Hall).

1989                “Remediation in Mathematics”, Founding meeting of Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Post-Secondary Teachers of Mathematics, St. John’s (with D. Rehner, Marine Institute, and P. Cheema, Cabot Institute), March 13.

1988                “The Economic Triad in Rural Newfoundland: Household Production, Seasonal Employment, and UI Benefits”, Colloquium Speaker, Department of Economics, Dalhousie University (with D. May), March 4.

1985                “A Catastrophe Model of Collective Bargaining”, Invited Speaker at the Society for Exact Philosophy Meetings, University of Toronto, May 16-18.

1982                “A Catastrophe Model of Collective Bargaining”, Public Lecture, Concordia University, April 1.

1981                “A Catastrophe Model of Collective Bargaining”, Colloquium Speaker, Department of Philosophy, University of Western Ontario, November 11.

1978                “A General Theory of Extremals”, Colloquium, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Mount Allison University, February.

2002                “Evidence for Better Decision-Making:  Newfoundland and Labrador’s Strategic Social Plan”, with the Newfoundland Statistics Agency, Canadian Evaluation Society, Halifax, NS, May 5-8.

2002                “Comparison of Injection Pain Among the Three  Mandibular Block Techniques”, with S. Jacobs, D.A. Haas, J.G. Meechan; International Association for Dental Research Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, March.

2001                Collaborative Professional Involvement (with C. Morgan, M. Rowe, L. Etchegary, E. Buckingham, R. Lynch and G. Hopkins), The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland. St. John’s, NL, June 13-16.

2000                “Automaticity in the Learning of Mathematics”, Colloquium Talk, Department of Mathematics, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, October 20.

1998                “Bridging the Gap:  An Individualized Mathematics Intervention Program for Post-Secondary Bound Individuals”, Society for Exact Philosophy Annual Meeting, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, May 14-17.

1997                “The Role of Automaticity in Learning”, with Katherine Larson, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Colloquium talk, Memorial University, St. John’s, NF, Feb. 10.

1995                “Learning the Laws of Exponents, Software Demonstration”, with Katherine Larson, National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Canadian Regional Meeting, St. John’s, NF, October 11-14.

1993                “The Algebra Factory”, with E. Hall, New England Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, Annual Meeting, Middlesex Community College, Middletown, Connecticut, March 13-14.

1992                “Decision Support System for the Hemlock Looper in Newfoundland”, CIF Annual Meeting, Vancouver, September (presented by J. Hudak for Hudak et al.).

1991                Workshop, MUN’s Remedial Mathematics Program, for Mathematics Instructors at the Province’s Community Colleges, St. John’s (with E. Hall), May 2-6.

1990                “The Algebra Factory”, Society for Exact Philosophy, Florida State University, May 30-June 2.

“The Impact of Unemployment Insurance Changes on Newfoundland and Labrador”, Newfoundland and Labrador Rural Development Council AGM, Gander, April 5-7.

“Prerequisite Skills and Success in Post-Secondary Mathematics”, Teleconference sponsored by MUN’s Division of Continuing Studies, St. John’s (with E. Hall), March 14.

1989                “Prerequisite Skills and Success in First-Year Mathematics Courses”, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Colloquium, MUN (with E. Hall), December 1.

“Labour Supply and Economic Well-Being Simulations Under Alternate UI Scenarios for Rural Householders”, presented at the Canadian Association for Rural Studies, Quebec City (with D. May and H. Gaskill), June 7.

1985                “Computer Applications in Quantitative Biostratigraphy”, Colloquium Speaker, Department of Earth Sciences, MUN, March 2.

1981                “Massey-Ferguson 1980-1981: A Case Study in International Marketing”, Atlantic Schools of Business Conference, University of New Brunswick, St. John, October 22-24.

“A Mathematical Model of Strike Behaviour in Collective Bargaining”, Atlantic Mathematics Days 1981, sponsored by the Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences, Memorial University, November 6-7.

1977                “Simulation of a Liquidity Constrained General Equilibrium System”, Colloquium, Department of Economics, Acadia University, October.

1973                “Toward an Optimization Procedure for Applying Minimum Change Principles in Probability Kinematics”, International Colloquium on Foundations of Probability Theory, Statistical Inference and Statistical Theories of Science, University of Western Ontario, May.