Mathematics
Our programs in Mathematics give students the technological skills and knowledge that are necessary to understand the central role of mathematics in the modern world. Our students are actively involved in projects and presentations that go beyond the customary course work, including presentations at the Hudson River Undergraduate Mathematics Conference.
We offer a series of intermediate level courses that expand upon the traditional offerings in pure mathematics. This includes two new courses this year, "Computational Molecular Biology" and "Mathematical and Statistical Consulting", and courses in "Cryptography" and "Voting Theory." As part of the new minor in Statistics, we are also offering a new course "Methods of Data Analysis".
As part of the Connections component of the Wheaton curriculum, many of our courses are linked with courses from other departments to allow students to explore areas and problems in different contexts.
We currently contribute to ten distinct Connections that are linked to courses in Art, Economics, Education, English, Chemistry, or Political Science.
For more information, contact:
Shelly Leibowitz, Coordinator
rleibowi@wheatoncollege.edu
(508) 286-3971
Literary Mathematics
Professor Bill Goldbloom Bloch's new book explores the mathematical concepts contained in Borges' short story, The Library of Babel. (more)
Support for women in mathematics
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Rachelle DeCoste earns grant from the MAA to support a workshop for women in mathematics. (more)
Stats and Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics faculty suggest evidence for convergent evolution (more)
Mathematics students as consultants
Professor of Mathematics Michael Kahn brings 'Mathematical Consulting' course to Wheaton. (more)
Expanding the QA reach
The group spearheaded by mathematics professors Bill Goldbloom-Bloch, Tommy Ratliff, and Michael Kahn won a grant of $99,500 from the Teagle Foundation to expand the reach of quantitative analysis (QA) in the college's multidisciplinary curriculum. (more)