Department of Mathematical
Sciences
• 40 Faculty
• 39 Graduate Students
• Approximately 80 Undergraduate Students
• Applied Mathematics
• Statistics
• Combinatorics
• Mathematics Education
Research Areas
Applied Mathematics
• Prof. Franz Tanner
• Computational Engine Research
• Modeling of flow, spray and combustion processes
Spray Pattern Modeling
• Fuel mass fraction of an evaporating spray
• Collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory
• Simulation of three- nozzle spray pattern
• Numerical approach
• Visualization of dispersion
• Prof. Kathleen Feigl
• Simulation of flow of complex fluids
• Collaborations with ETH-Zurich and University of Tennessee
• Calculated velocity field of multi-toothed rotor-stator dispersing device
• Complex flow field produced within gaps
• Models incorporate relevant physics of fluid systems and processes
• Drop shapes calculated along the trajectory
• Model results of droplet formation compared with experimental data
Statistics
• Prof. John Beckwith
• Statistical Applications in Transportation Research
• Prof. Beckwith and Civil Engineering PhD student Baron Colbert
• Quantification of friction properties of worn paving materials
• Develop models to reduce testing requirements
• Prof. Tom Drummer
• Population studies for moose, wolves and sharp-tail grouse in U.P.
• Aerial Observation
• Moose survey conducted at 500 ft altitude over 1600 sq. mile area
• Model developed to yield probability of sighting animals
• 5 Faculty
• 2 Post – docs
• 9 PhD Students
• Support from NIH and NSF
Statistical Genetics Group
• Statistical Genetics
• Prof. Quiying Sha
• PhD Student Elena Kasyanova
• Development of new computational and statistical tools
• Primary focus is analysis and interpretation of genomic data
• Concentration on complex human diseases
• Key activities– Functional gene
mapping– Pedigree analysis– Genetic diversity
Teaching and Instructional Resources
• Prof. Allan Struthers
• Graduate Student Yejun Gong
• Excellent faculty accessibility
• Dr. Ghan Bhatt teaches an introductory calculus course
• Typical calculus class size is ~ 50 students
• Beth Reed uses document camera in statistics lecture
• Math classrooms renovated in 2006
• Rooms equipped with latest audio-visual tools
• Teaching Assistant Rachel Robertson works with a student in the Mathlab
• Calculus courses include laboratory component to reinforce lectures
• Tutoring session in the Math Learning Center
• Walk-in assistance or appointments with regular tutors
• Math Learning Center open 6 days per week
• Students teach students