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Mathematics

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About
An overview and description of the Mathematics department at Denison University.
- Applied Mathematics
Degree Requirements
Courses
Research
Honors & Awards
Honors & Awards
Scholarships and awards given to students each year in Mathematics at Denison University
- Pi Mu Epsilon
Alumni & Careers
Faculty & Staff

2023

Student News

Math students make winning look easy

Denison students clean up in an annual contest that tests their skills and ability to work under pressure.

Date: March 31, 2023

Student News

Jacob Eppley ’25 recognized for student service

Jacob Eppley ’25, a data analytics major and mathematics minor, has been honored with the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award.

Date: March 27, 2023

2019

Student News

Entering the Field of Actuarial Science

Julian Janczak and Brandon Shull will pursue actuarial science after Denison.

Date: February 28, 2019

2017

Student News

Jane Bright ’18 Publishes in Astrophysical Journal

Physics and mathematics major Jane Bright ’18 has published a paper in the Astrophysical Journal.

Date: November 21, 2017

2016

Student News

3D printing course takes place in Mulberry Maker Space

A new course in 3D printing is open to everyone on campus- it's for more than mathematics and computer science majors.

Date: March 22, 2016

Spotlights

Denison Magazine

Pedagogy perfected

Denison's Teaching Seminar introduces relevant teaching topics, stimulates discussion within the group, and builds community for new faculty members.

Denison Magazine

Putting in the work

As math professor Sarah Wolff headed to South Africa as a Fulbright Scholar, she reflected on teaching a topic that many approach with trepidation.

Prof. Sarah Wolff heading to South Africa as a Fulbright Scholar

Professor Sarah Wolff is passionate about many things – math, mentoring, and marathons.

Denison Magazine

The ON Switch

Conversations with faculty about what it means to teach — and to trigger those amazing moments of illumination

Denison Magazine

Volleyball: The Spike

Lucy Anderson ’23 tells us how to spike a volleyball like a boss.

Scoring big in the NFL Big Data Bowl

Data Analytics major Jill Reiner hit the big time as one of three winners in the national NFL Data Bowl.

Addie Buzas ‘20 wins a post-graduation Orr Fellowship

With a potent triple major in math, economics, and Spanish, Addie Buzas ‘20 has won a two-year Orr Fellowship.

Professors Michael Westmoreland (left) and Benjamin Schumacher (right)

How We Learn

Faculty research on thermodynamics breaks new ground

A new framework of thermodynamics could help illuminate our understanding of probability and rewrite quantum theory.

How We Learn

Valued Added: Lessons Beyond Calculus and Algorithms

Math and computer science students find that four years in the department have prepared them for life after Denison.

Lew Ludwig, professor of computer science, mathematics, and computational science.

How We Learn

Better Teachers Make Better Students

Lew Ludwig led an effort to create an instructional-practices guide that is helping math professors teach their students more effectively.

Where We Go

Rishi Dani ’05 Shares Tips About Careers in Finance

An executive director with CIBC World Markets, Rishi Dani ’05 shares advice about Wall Street and life after Denison.

How We Learn

Computer science and creative writing make unexpected pair

Excitement, frustration and energy pulsed through the air during the computer science game design class' mid semester showcase.

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How We Learn

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Exhibitions

Three Denison professors awarded tenure in 2024

Inside-the-beltway internship yields great experiences

Denison’s Liv Gjestvang recognized as technology leader

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2023

2019

2017

2016

Spotlights

Pedagogy perfected

Putting in the work

Prof. Sarah Wolff heading to South Africa as a Fulbright Scholar

The ON Switch

Volleyball: The Spike

Scoring big in the NFL Big Data Bowl

Addie Buzas ‘20 wins a post-graduation Orr Fellowship

Faculty research on thermodynamics breaks new ground

Valued Added: Lessons Beyond Calculus and Algorithms

Better Teachers Make Better Students

Rishi Dani ’05 Shares Tips About Careers in Finance

Computer science and creative writing make unexpected pair

Denison students present at an undergraduate mathematics conference

Lending a helping hand halfway across the world

Why do you study math?

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A new appreciation for old technology

Mathematics students present work at Nebraska conference

Students and Faculty Attend AWM Mini-Conference at Kenyon