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Leading excellence in mathematics education

January 17, 2022 by Ashley Lenahan

Rachel Heili (left), Sarah Garrison (middle), Dr. Gay Ragan (middle) and Dr. Kurt (John) Killion (right).

The department of mathematics at Missouri State University has much to celebrate! At the 2021 Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) Fall Conference, Missouri State faculty Dr. Kurt (John) Killion and Dr. Gay Ragan, MSU graduate Sarah Garrison and undergraduate Rachel Heili each won recognition for excellence in education. Explore the mathematics program at … [Read more...] about Leading excellence in mathematics education

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Dr. Jorge Rebaza becomes full-time associate dean of CNAS

July 13, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Jorge Rebaza in his lab.

Dr. Jorge Rebaza, professor of mathematics, was recently appointed as full-time associate dean of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS).  Rebaza has served as part-time associate dean of CNAS for two terms.  He also worked as department head of computer science from 2017-18 and has been a member of the MSU mathematics faculty since 2002.  About the … [Read more...] about Dr. Jorge Rebaza becomes full-time associate dean of CNAS

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Discovering the power of numbers

July 7, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Sabrina Klement stands outside of Cheek Hall. She wears her graduation cap.

A degree from Missouri State University can take Bear graduates anywhere.  Sabrina Klement, recent alumna of Missouri State’s accelerated master’s program in mathematics, found the degree led her to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s doctoral mathematics program.   She shares how her MSU experience shaped her continuing academic and career path.   Pursuing mathematics … [Read more...] about Discovering the power of numbers

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Sabrina Klement, William Bray

Shaping patterns and possibilities

June 18, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Steven Senger.

What if we could reduce the complexities of mathematics to the simple act of counting shapes?   According to Dr. Steven Senger, associate professor of mathematics, we can.  About his focus  Senger’s main interest is discrete geometric combinatorics.   “Those are big words, but discrete basically means stuff you can't chop up. Geometry means I'm using pictures, and … [Read more...] about Shaping patterns and possibilities

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Connecting numbers and networks

June 11, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Vincent Blevins with research poster at mathematics conference.

Talented students plus quality programs equates to impressive research results.  Vincent Blevins is a senior in the mathematics department at Missouri State University. He was recently accepted into the 2021 Park City Mathematics Institute (PCMI) Undergraduate Summer School.  The program serves as a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the Institute for … [Read more...] about Connecting numbers and networks

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