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Mathematics Department

Meet the Department Chair

Spencer Hamblen Ph.D.

Professor and Department Chair

The Mathematics Department is dedicated to providing students with the highest level program that a student can manage, and providing individual help and attention to each student. To accomplish this, in addition to regular courses, advanced courses are offered for small numbers of students who will benefit from a particular subject.

The Mathematics programs are broad enough in scope that students taking the basic major in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics are provided the groundwork for a variety of careers, as well as having a thorough preparation for graduate study. Students also have the opportunity through the topics courses, the problem seminars, the independent studies courses, and electives to focus on individual needs and objectives.

Students sitting at classroom desks during Estimathon.

Students participate in the Estimathon in 2019.

Majors, Minors & Specializations

Mathematics Major

A deep dive into solving complex problems with clean, elegant solutions.

Mathematics Major with Education Minor

For mathematics enthusiasts with an eye toward teaching.

Mathematics - Education Specialization

For Mathematics majors who plan to pursue a graduate education or career in Mathematics that may involve teaching.

Actuarial Science Major

An interdisciplinary program that will give you the mathematical and economic tools necessary to appropriately quantify and assess risk. 

Applied Mathematics Major

Approach mathematical methods and analyses within the realm of related fields like physics, engineering, computer science, business, and more. 

Applied Mathematics - Data Analysis Specialization

Combine your mathematical skills with data analysis to discover real-world applications.

Meet the Department Chair

Spencer Hamblen Ph.D.

Professor and Department Chair

Mathematics Placement Tests

Some courses require that students demonstrate via the math placement exams that they have the math skills needed to be successful in the class before they are able to register for them.

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Summer Research 2020

Each summer, students interested in undergraduate research are selected to participate in the Student-Faculty Collaborative Summer Research Program. This 10-week research experience places students in small research teams and supports them in conducting intensive research projects.

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Spencer Hamblen

Faculty Spotlight Spencer Hamblen

I have been fascinated by mathematical puzzles for as long as I can remember (How can you cut a bagel into 13 pieces using only 3 cuts)? I supervise McDaniel's teams in various mathematics competitions, and lead trips to regional and national conferences every year to show students the wider world of mathematics.

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Meet the Department Chair

Spencer Hamblen Ph.D.

Professor and Department Chair

Mathematics Placement Tests

Some courses require that students demonstrate via the math placement exams that they have the math skills needed to be successful in the class before they are able to register for them.

Take Your Placement Exams
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