Ricardo A. Sanchez

Ricardo Sanchez is a distinguished member of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. He completed his university studies at Moscow State University, where he earned a Master of Science degree. Since 1991, Ricardo has dedicated his career to advancing the transformative power of education in shaping human lives. His teaching and research experience spans institutions of higher education in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and the United States.

Ricardo’s work is centered on research, particularly in the fields of biomedical studies and the improvement of educational methodologies. He emphasizes the educator's responsibility in upholding high academic standards. His expertise includes teaching graduate-level courses in mathematics, with a focus on topology, while his passion lies in the application of statistics in biomedical and social research. This is where he dedicates much of his time outside of his teaching commitments.

Ricardo has been recognized for his contributions to education, receiving the Merit for Educational Excellence at prestigious institutions such as Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the Dominican Republic, Miami Dade College, and Miami International University of Art and Design in the United States. His work has been vital in supporting students with unique learning abilities in mathematics and statistics, demonstrating his dedication to inclusive education.

For Ricardo, education must be life-changing. He believes that the most important responsibility of an educator is to positively impact students' lives, enabling them to create significant, lasting change that paves the way for a brighter future. He advocates for education that fosters critical thinking, personal growth, and the development of skills that prepare students for lifelong success.

He has also played a key role in curriculum development for various educational institutions and degree programs, consistently demonstrating his commitment to the core objectives of education. Ricardo’s professional values are built on a foundation of intellectual rigor and humanistic principles, ensuring that his students receive a quality education that prepares them not just academically but as contributors to society.

His academic foundation is rooted in the exact sciences, particularly mathematics and statistics, which continue to shape his approach to both teaching and research.

At Barry University, Ricardo Sanchez teaches a variety of mathematics courses, including MAT-090 Pre-Entry Math, MAT-091 Preparatory Math I, MAT-093 Preparatory Math II, MAT-095 Preparatory Math III, MAT-107 General Education Mathematics, MAT-108 Precalculus Mathematics for Business, MAT-109 Precalculus Mathematics I, MAT-110 Precalculus Mathematics II, MAT-152 Elementary Probability & Statistics, and MAT-252 Statistics with Applications I.