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Welcome to the Mathematics Department! We are thrilled to welcome you to our community of mathematical thinkers and problem solvers. In our department, you will not only explore the beauty and precision of mathematics, from its theoretical foundations to practical applications but also gain academic confidence that will prepare you for a successful career or advanced studies in graduate school. Whether your passion lies in pure mathematics, applied math, or statistics, our dedicated faculty is here to guide you on your academic journey. We believe in the transformative power of mathematical thinking to unlock new perspectives and solutions, and we look forward to supporting you as you build both confidence and a strong foundation for your future. Get ready for a rewarding and intellectually stimulating experience with the Mathematics Department.


The mission of the Department of Mathematics is to provide an innovative and supportive environment where students can develop an understanding and appreciation for the mathematical and statistical sciences. The department endeavors to empower students through the mastery of core content and the ability to apply their knowledge.
To this end, the department provides quality instruction that builds comprehensive foundation for a diverse student body preparing to enter professions. In particular, the department is devoted to maintaining a strong undergraduate and graduate curriculum that provides a spectrum of courses in pure and applied mathematics, math education and statistics, in order to support
Furthermore, the department aims to build an environment that supports research in pure and applied mathematics, math education, and statistics by facilitating and promoting the scholarly activities of its faculty and students.
In our department, you will not only explore the beauty and precision of mathematics, from its theoretical foundations to practical applications but also gain academic confidence that will prepare you for a successful career or advanced studies in graduate school. Whether your passion lies in pure mathematics, applied math, or statistics, our dedicated faculty is here to guide you on your academic journey. We believe in the transformative power of mathematical thinking to unlock new perspectives and solutions, and we look forward to supporting you as you build both confidence and a strong foundation for your future.
If you are interested in any of these areas, please contact the Mathematics Advisor, or Department Chair.












Mark Abramson
Associate Professor - Mathematics
Message Mark AbramsonSpecialties:
Core Math
Engineering

Kathy Andrist
Professor - Mathematics
Specialties:
Core Math
Topology

Harish Bhatt
Assistant Professor - Mathematics
Specialties:
Core Math
Engineering


Joshua Fagan
Assistant Professor - Mathematics
Specialties:
Math Education
Proofs

David Fearnley
Professor - Mathematics
Specialties:
Core Math
Analysis Courses

Reinhard Franz
Associate Professor - Mathematics

Michael Gundlach
Assistant Professor - Mathematics

Erik Heiny
Professor - Mathematics

Mohammad Islam
Assistant Professor - Mathematics

Xiaoyi Ji
Associate Professor - Mathematics

John Kidd
Assistant Professor - Mathematics

Inyoung Lee
Assistant Professor - Mathematics

KC Lee
Lecturer - Mathematics

Scott Lewis
Professor - Mathematics

Ya Li
Professor - Mathematics

Jun Ling
Professor - Mathematics
Specialties:
Core Math
Geometry

Patrick Ling
Assistant Professor - Mathematics
Specialties:
Actuarial Science

Dallin Mansfield
Admin Support III - Mathematics

Wiktor Mogilski
Associate Professor - Mathematics
Specialties:
Core Math
Geometry
Topology

Alan Parry
Associate Professor - Mathematics
Specialties:
Core Math
Geometry

Kenyon Platt
Teaching Lab Manager - Mathematics

Matthew Potter
Lecturer - Mathematics

Skyler Simmons
Associate Professor - Mathematics
Specialties:
Core Math
Celestial Mechanics

Joe Simons
Lecturer - Mathematics

Dallas Smith
Professor - Mathematics

Jessica Smith
Assistant Professor - Mathematics

Michiel Van Frankenhuijsen
Professor - Mathematics
Message Michiel Van Frankenhuijsen
Specialties:
Core Math
Number Theory

Violeta Vasilevska
Professor - Mathematics
Specialties:
Core Math
Graph Theory & Recreational Math
(Geometric) Group Theory
Math Education

Christine Walker
Professor - Mathematics

Debra Ward
Assistant Professor - Mathematics
Specialties:
Math Education
Elementary