Mathematical Sciences Department

Dan Van Peursem, Chairperson
Patterson Hall, Room 132
(605) 658-5970
math@usd.edu
www.usd.edu/math

FACULTY

Professors:

José Flores, Numerical Analysis
Nan Jiang, Numerical Analysis
Yuhlong Lio, Stochastic Processes
Dan Van Peursem, Applied Mathematics

Associate Professors:

Catalin Georgescu, Dynamical Systems
Gabriel Picioroaga, Operator Algebras and Wavelets

Assistant Professors:

Ramiro Lafuente-Rodriguez, Ordered Algebraic Structures and Lattice Theory; Mathematics Education

Instructors:

Sally Schmidt, Core Mathematics
Clark Bennett, Core Mathematics
Teresa Chasing Hawk, Core Mathematics
Ashley Jairam, Core Mathematics
Shannon Kortan, Core Mathematics
Kristen Maxon, Core Mathematics
Sandra Shumaker, Business Mathematics
Kathleen Tracy, Core Mathematics
Nick Wulf, Core Mathematics

MAJOR:

Mathematics, B.S.

MINORS:

Mathematics
Mathematics: Composite
Statistics

Mathematics has been called the universal language of the world. This language is used to describe and model phenomena in the sciences, humanities, and arts. Even more exciting than the questions that have been answered by mathematicians are the questions that have yet to be answered or have yet to be posed. To provide students with the foundation and skills for pursuing those questions, the mathematical sciences department provides courses in both pure and applied mathematics, as well as in statistics. Mathematics majors choose diverse career directions, including but not limited to, mathematics education, positions in business and industry, professional schools, and graduate studies in mathematics or statistics. The undergraduate program in mathematics reflects the diversity of student interests as well as the diverse nature of the mathematical sciences. In their study of mathematics, students will develop and hone their problem solving and critical thinking skills that will “open doors wider”, serving well both society and the students in all aspects of their lives.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Please contact the department for additional information about available scholarships and awards. Also see College of Arts & Sciences for college/school level scholarships.

Bessie Kimball Thurber Memorial Scholarship
Cleland Cook Math Scholarship
Curtis & Lynda Olson Mathematics Scholarship
David Walish Scholarship (Honor Bill Ekman)
David Walish Scholarship (Honor Howard Connors)
Dr. Alexander Pell Scholarship
Dr. Andy E. Karantinos Scholarship
Dr. Marjorie H. Beaty Math/Computer Science Scholarship
Dr. Wayne W. Gutzman Family Scholarship in Mathematics
Ekman Gutzman Leadership Coyote Commitment Scholarship
Even & Anne Larson Scholarship
Howard Connors Math Scholarship
L. Fred & Rose E. Hart Scholarship
Lt. Colonel Vernon E. Staum Scholarship
Math Scholarship-Clearing
Merten M. Hasse Scholarship
Merten M. Hasse-Math Contest Scholarship
Nelontine Maxwell Larsen Award
Pi Mu Epsilon/Thomas Emery McKinney Mathematics Award
Ralph Richardson Memorial Scholarship
Reise Officer Math Scholarship
Robert L. Walter Scholarship
Royal & Cora Scott Family Scholarship
William E. Ekman Scholarship
John A. Smedsrud