One of the culminating projects in Professor Erickson's statistics class is a data gathering activity involving the drop of paper helicopters in the Euler atrium. While members of the team drop the helicopters, other members are timing the landings. Professor Erickson describes the purpose of the exercise as an opportunity for students to not only… Continue reading 3…2…1…Drop!
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Taylor Hosts Indiana Mathematics Association of America Conference
On October 18th, Taylor hosted the Indiana Section of the Mathematical Association of America conference(MAA). This year was the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Indiana Section, and also the first time Taylor hosted since 2016. Dr. Jeremy Case is currently the president of the Indiana MAA. He and Dr. Derek Thompson helped organize… Continue reading Taylor Hosts Indiana Mathematics Association of America Conference
Lunch with Prolific Math Author: Dr. Marvin Bittinger
The math department was blessed to have a lunch with Dr. Marvin Bittinger on September 26, 2025. Dr. Bittinger is a prolific author with over 250 publications including The Faith Equation: Mathematical Evidence for Christianity and a long list of mathematics textbooks. (https://marvinlbittinger.com/) Dr. Bittinger shared the stories behind several of his favorite math applications,… Continue reading Lunch with Prolific Math Author: Dr. Marvin Bittinger
Amish Mishra’s Project NExT Adventure
Dr. Amish Mishra was selected for the prestigious Project NExT cohort through the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). After a highly competitive application process, he joined this distinguished group of early-career faculty dedicated to advancing both teaching and research in mathematics. What is Project NExT?Project NExT (New Experiences in Teaching) equips early-career PhDs in mathematics… Continue reading Amish Mishra’s Project NExT Adventure
Dr. Mark Colgan Recognized for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership
Dr. Mark Colgan, Professor of Mathematics was awarded the 2025 Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award at Taylor University on August 29 during the Academic Chapel. This award celebrates those who embody outstanding classroom teaching, attentive care for students, and servant leadership across the Taylor campus. The following commendation was shared at the award ceremony:… Continue reading Dr. Mark Colgan Recognized for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership
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