Pursue excellence in mathematics, computer science, engineering, math education and much more, developing your skill to its highest potential in a close-knit, Christ-centered community.
Our department’s student-focused program with degrees in actuarial math, computational math, engineering math, math education (grades 8-12), and computer science. If you are thinking about studying math at Asbury University, we encourage you to visit campus. Come meet with professors and current students, sit in on a class, and experience the excitement of Math Week, and Math Modeling!
A highlight of our year is the annual COMAP Math Modeling Competition. We compete against hundreds of schools internationally to solve real-world problems presented by field experts. Teams of three students use their mathematical skills to model solutions to real world problems. During the first week of February 2024, the department celebrated its 37th annual competition. Events included lectures by Dr. Sam Figueroa ’83 (software engineer at NVIDIA) and Asbury Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. Ben McLaughlin ’07, plus a full weekend of students’ creating solutions to problems posed by the Consortium for Mathematics and its Applications (COMAP).
Read more about COMAP.
Students in the B.S. in Mathematics for Grade 8-12 degree program attend the Kentucky Section of the Mathematical Association of America conference each year, among others across the nation, and are often invited to present their research on how to teach math effectively in today’s classroom.
You can request that a professor work with you directly as you prepare to present your research at the annual SEARCH Symposium and in other conferences across the nation.
Mathematics & Computer Science Department
859-858-5172 x2172
cheryll.johnson@asbury.edu
Minds are Challenged Here
One of the elements that sets Asbury apart is our emphasis of seeing the beauty that God reveals to creation through mathematics. In 20 years, we have had more than 30 of our math modelers go on to earn PhDs or terminal degrees in the field."
Students studying in the Mathematics Department have access to a network of IBM PC-compatible machines that support the math and computer science programs.
Students also have access to a Macintosh Power PC lab and a Linux lab. Recently, the department constructed a 10-node Beowulf computer cluster. This “supercomputer” enables students to learn the fundamentals of parallel computing.
Outside of class, Asbury provides math education students with unique opportunities to participate in community events, student-led clubs and organizations and off-campus activities for academic and professional development.
The best opportunity to get to know other math students is the monthly Math “First Friday” socials. As the name indicates, we meet in a faculty home the first Friday of each month to eat, hang out, watch movies and play games. We find these times very relaxing and a great way to develop friendships among students and faculty. The department also sponsors a campus-wide Geek Week each year which includes special seminars and origami exhibits.
You will also be invited to participate in Sigma Zeta. The Sigma Zeta club provides many out-of-the-classroom opportunities, sponsoring meetings and parties for you to discuss science and math with others who enjoy your field of study.
Computer Science
Computational/ Engineering Mathematics
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Actuarial Mathematics
And so much more!
A: The mathematics major prepares you for graduate study in mathematics, mathematical physics or a mathematics-related area that relies heavily upon theoretical mathematics. If your career goal is to teach at a college or university or to become a member of a research team in government or industry, you may want to consider this major.
The computational mathematics major equips you to enter the workplace directly. For example, you could enter the field of statistics, management science, operations research, actuarial science or biometrics. However, you may want to consider combining this major with a minor in one of the sciences, business, economics, or media communication. Graduates with these combinations are very attractive to employers.
The financial mathematics major gives you the technical skills to perform financial and economic analyses. Professional opportunities for actuaries are always near the top of the employment projections. The continued spread of free-market economies increases the potential for these graduates to have an international impact.
A: If you wish to teach secondary or middle school, you should choose the mathematics grades 8-12 major. The Depatment of Mathematics & Computer Science works closely with the education department to design a program that follows the recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Mathematical Association of America.
A: A network of IBM PC-compatible machines supports the math and computer science program. Students also have access to a Macintosh Power PC lab and a Linux lab. Recently, the department constructed a 10-node Beowulf computer cluster. This “supercomputer” enables students to learn the fundamentals of parallel computing.
A: Many students are active in the Sigma Zeta math/science honor society and, for education majors, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Faculty members participate in the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), among other organizations. Faculty in our department research collaboratively with colleagues in the chemistry and physics department and the education department.
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