Full Time Faculty

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Dr. Kathy Smith

Department Head Mathematics; Professor
Email: ksmith@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 142
Phone: 254-968-9167

More Info:

  • Ph.D., Georgia State University, 2000
  • M. Ed., Tarleton State University, 1990
  • B.S., Tarleton State University, 1984

Teaching Interests: Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Education, Integration of Mathematics and Science

Research Interests: Development of Academic Language in Mathematics and Development of Numerical Fluency

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Dr. Peter White

Associate Department Head Mathematics; Professor
Email: white@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 142F
Phone: 254-968-1982

More Info:

  • Ph.D, Mathematics (Numerical Analysis), 1994, Oregon State University, advisor: Andre Weideman
  • M.S., Mathematics (Applied PDE’s), 1990, Oregon State University
  • B.S., Mathematics (Applied Option), 1987, Cal. State Univ. at Chico (CSUC)
  • B.S., Computer Science (Science Option), 1987, CSUC.

Teaching Interests: Numerical Analysis/Nonlinear PDE’s, Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling/Analysis of Biological Systems, Computational Biology, Internet Delivery Systems for Mathematics

Research Interests: Biomathematics and Simulations

Visit Dr. White’s Website.

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Sandy Almon

Visiting Instructor
Email: salmon1@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 202
Phone: 254-968-1764

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Brentley Bendewald

Instructor; STEM Student Success Coordinator
Email: bbendewald@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 216
Phone: 254-968-9538

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Dr. Bowen Brawner

Professor
Email: brawner@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 330
Phone: 254-968-9302

More Info:

  • Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin, 2001
  • M.S., Southwest Texas State University 1995
  • B.A., The University of Texas at Austin, 1993

Teaching Interests: Mathematics Education

Visit Dr. Brawner’s Website.

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Diane Casey

Instructor
Email: scasey@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 235B
Phone: 254-968-9410

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Megdam Chowdhury

Instructor
Email: mchowdhury@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 115
Phone: 254-968-5910

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Dr. Scott Cook

Associate Professor; Chief Data Scientist – Office of the President, University Strategy


Email: scook@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 132
Phone: 254-968-1958

More info:

  • Ph.D., in Mathematics, Washington University in St. Louis, 2011
  • B.S., in Chemistry & Physics, Southern Nazarene University, 2002

Teaching Interests: Data Science, Discrete Math, Dynamical Systems, Probability & Statistics, and directing student research at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Research Interests:

  • Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence predictive models applied to:
    • Higher Educational Leadership & Strategy,
    • Crop Insurance Anomaly Detection
    • Sustainable Development.
  • Redistricting & Gerrymandering
  • Bayesian Disease Modeling
  • Billiard Dynamics
  • Markov Chain Monte Carlo
  • Applied Network Analysis

Visit Dr. Cook’s Website

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Dr. Jesse Crawford

Professor
Email: jcrawford@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 332
Phone: 254-968-9536

More Info:

  • Ph.D., in Mathematics, Indiana University, 2008.
  • B.S. in Mathematics, Angelo State University, 2002.

Teaching Interests:Teaching mathematics and statistics courses and directing student research at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Research Interests: Theoretical statistics, including the study of multivariate normal models given by group symmetries or graphs. Applied statistics, including applications of linear regression models and logistic regression models. I am also interested in education research, financial mathematics, mathematical biology, and game theory.

Visit Dr. Crawford’s Website.

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Dr. Aria Dougherty

Professor
Email: adougherty@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 207
Phone: 254-968-1757

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Dr. Keith Emmert

Professor
Email: emmert@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 309
Phone: 254-968-9161

More Info:

  • Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, Texas Tech University, 2004
  • M.S., Mathematics, Louisiana State University, 1999
  • B.S., Applied Mathematics, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1996

Teaching Interests: I am interested in teaching both theoretical as well as applied class ranging from Calculus through graduate level. Involving students in undergraduate as well as graduate research, and thesis direction is another aspect of education that is important to me.

Research Interests: To date, my research has focused on the development of new deterministic and stochastic epidemic models for the spread of disease in a structured host population. Past models have been included difference as well as differential equations with either fixed or periodic coefficients. Current epidemic models include amphibian movement between ponds and competition/predation amongst different species. I use theory as well as simulations to investigate the richness of the models.
Ongoing interdepartmental collaborative work includes studying dairy mastitis and forecast modeling of downy mildew on onions.
Future directions in research include investigating the robustness of stability results, animal movement models, patch models studying the spread and control of influenza, and population genetics. Parallel algorithms and genetic algorithms will most likely be of great use in exploring these new topics.

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Sidne Erwin

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Email: serwin@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 202
Phone: 254-968-1764

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John Gresham

Associate Professor
Email: jgresham@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 235C
Phone: 254-968-1954

More Info:

  • B.S., in Mathematics, Tarleton State College, 1968
  • M.S., in Mathematics, Texas Christian University, 1971
  • Ph.D., in Mathematics, Texas Christian University, 1974

Teaching Interests: Communicating mathematics on the internet

Visit Dr. Gresham’s Website.

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Janice Groseclose

Instructor
Email: groseclose@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 326
Phone: 254-968-1770

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Courtney Holland

Instructor
Email: cholland@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 117
Phone: 254-968-1765

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Amanda Kodua

Instructor
Email: akodua@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 216
Phone: 254-968-1907

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Jordan McCain

Instructor; T.E.A.M. Advisor
Email: jmccain@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 107
Phone: 254-968-9533

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Chris Mitchell

Assistant Professor; Math Club Advisor
Email: cmitchell@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 131
Phone: 254-968-9543

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David Osei

Instructor
Email: dosei@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 303
Phone: 254-968-1768

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Dr. Elizabeth Riggs

Professor; Undergraduate Advisor, Math Majors; Teacher Certification
Email: eriggs@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 142F
Phone: 254-968-1907

More Info:

  • Ed.D., in Curriculum & Instruction (Mathematics Education Emphasis), Baylor University, 2003
  • M.S., in Mathematics, Tarleton State University, 1995
  • B.S., in Mathematics, Tarleton State University, 1992

Teaching Interests:  I enjoy teaching a variety of mathematics courses ranging from Developmental Mathematics through Calculus II and Geometry. In addition, I love working with pre-service teachers at the elementary, middle school, and secondary level.

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John Robinett

Instructor
Email: jrobinett@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 202
Phone: 254-968-1722

More Info:

  • M.S., Mathematics, Tarleton State University
  • B.A., Mathematics, Texas A&M University

Teaching Interests:  I am interested in teaching developmental and freshman level math classes. I am also interested in finding, modifying, and/or developing effective pedagogies and activities to enable students to learn math efficiently and understand mathematical concepts. I enjoy using discovery and inquiry-based lessons, as well as interactive lessons designed to involve students in learning.

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Imelda Salinas

Instructor
Email: isalinas@tarleton.edu

Office: MATH 225
Phone: 254-968-1949

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Kate Sims

Instructor
Email: ksims1@tarleton.edu

Office: MATH 327
Phone: 254-968-9644

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Colleen Seaman

Instructor
Email: seaman@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 318
Phone: 254-968-9988

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Tahsin Shahnewaz

Instructor
Email: tshahnewaz@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 116
Phone: 254-968-9304

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Nancy Summer

Instructor
Email: summer@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 235E
Phone: 254-968-1746

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Dr. Bryant Wyatt

Professor; Undergraduate Advisor, Mathematics Majors
Email: wyatt@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 312
Phone: 254-968-9530

More Info:

  • Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, University of Texas at Arlington, 1992
  • M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Texas at Arlington, 1987
  • B.S., Mathematics, University of Texas at Arlington, 1985
  • B.A., Physics, University of Texas at Arlington, 1988
  • Degree, Ranch Management, Texas Christian University, 2001

Teaching Interests: My teaching style is Socratic and I enjoy teaching applied mathematics courses.

Research Interests: Computational Mathematics and Particle Modeling.

Graduate Teaching Assistants & Specials

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Joseph Morrison

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Email: sw_jmorrison@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 338
Phone: 254-968-1772

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Dustin Neighbors

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Email: sw_dneighbors@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 338
Phone: 254-968-1772

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Vianey Rangle

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Email: sw_vrangle@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 338
Phone: 254-968-1772

Adjunct Faculty

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Tammy Calhoun

Adjunct Faculty
Email: tcalhoun@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 303
Phone: 254-968-1768

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Vasiliki Martinez

Adjunct Faculty
Email: vmartinez1@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 303
Phone: 254-968-1768

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James Wood

Adjunct Faculty
Email: jwood@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 303
Phone: 254-968-1768

Undergraduate Student Workers

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Al’Karaegon Pollard

Student Worker; Media Intern
Email: sw_apollard@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 142
Phone: 254-968-9168

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Lauren Rowden

Student Worker
Email: sw_lrowden@tarleton.edu
Office: MATH 142
Phone: 254-968-9168