People
Active Faculty
I enjoy running, golf, and most other outdoor sports. For some strange reason
one marathon was not enough so I just finished my second one this fall. I also enjoy coaching soccer for my daughter
Brittany and my son Shane. |
Bradley A. Hartlaub (homepage) |
| Position Title: |
Associate Professor |
| Degrees: |
B.A., Millersville University, 1986
M.S., Ohio State University, 1988
Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1992 |
| Research Interests: |
Nonparametric Statistics, Statistical Education, and Data Analysis |
| Courses Taught: |
Elementary Statistics, Calculus A, Data Analysis, Design and Analysis of Experiments,
Nonparametric Statistics, Probability, Mathematical Statistics, Junior Honors, Senior Honors |
| Favourite Classes: |
Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability |
"My hobbies include painting and drawing, reading, and hiking. I also like spiders... ALL spiders!" |
Judy A. Holdener (homepage) |
| Position Title: |
Assistant Professor |
| Degrees: |
B.S., Kent State University, 1987
M.S., University of Illinois, 1989
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1994 |
| Research Interests: |
Algebraic K-theory, Technology and Mathematics Education,
Visualization of Mathematics |
| Courses Taught: |
Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Multivariable Calculus,
Abstract Algebra I (Group Theory), Abstract Algebra II (Rings and Fields),
Vector Analysis, Junior Honors |
| Favourite Classes: |
Multivariable Calculus, Rings and Fields |
"I like reading, music, softball, hiking, canoeing, amateur astronomy, and juggling.
But all these activities take second place to just spending time with my wife and one year old daughter." |
Brian D. Jones |
| Position Title: |
Assistant Professor |
| Degrees: |
B.S., Ohio State University, 1985
M.S., Ohio State University, 1989
Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1995 |
| Research Interests: |
Random Graphs, Combinatorial Probability, Mathematical Modeling,
Limit Theoremes in Applied Probability Models |
| Courses Taught: |
Calculus A and B, Elements of Statistics, Data Analysis,
Probability, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematical Modeling |
| Favourite Classes: |
Probability and Mathematical Modeling |
"I read voraciously--I'm especially fond of mysteries and biographies." |
Carol S. Schumacher |
| Position Title: |
Chair, Associate Professor |
| Degrees: |
B.A. with honors, Hendrix College, 1982
Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin, 1989 |
| Research Interests: |
Real Analysis, Normed Linear Spaces, Dynamical Systems. |
| Courses Taught: |
Calculus A and B, Real Analysis, Senior Honors, Suprises at
Infinity, Foundations of Analysis, Senior honors, Precalculus, Complex
Analysis. |
| Favourite Classes: |
Surprises at Infinity, Calculus A, Foundations of Analysis,
Real Analysis. |
"I enjoy walking, cabinetmaking,
reading, and producing and directing cool Maple movies and programs." |
Stephen P. Slack |
| Position Title: |
Professor |
| Degrees: |
B.A., Columbia College, 1960
M.S., University of Wisconsin (Madison), 1962
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin (Madison), 1968 |
| Research Interests: |
Topology |
| Courses Taught: |
MATH 6, 11, 12, 18, 21, 22, 24, 28, 32, 33, 35, 41, 52, 60 |
| Favourite Classes: |
MATH 22, 33, 41, 60 |
"I love reading (philosophy and novels), acting, sports, and social and church activities. I've been
known to break-dance in class to help students wake up." |
Benji Shults (homepage) |
| Position Title: |
Visiting Assistant Professor |
| Degrees: |
B.A., Colgate University, 1990
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1997 |
| Research Interests: |
Automated Theorem Proving (in particular, getting computers to
prove theorems in pure mathematics.), Artificial Intelligence |
| Courses Taught: |
Intro to Computer Science, Data Structures and Algorithms, Automated Theorem Proving, Precalculus, Calculus A and B, Linear Algebra, Foundations of Analysis |
| Favourite Class: |
Automated Theorem Proving |
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 This page is copyright © 1997
The Kenyon College.
Comments to: Carol S. Schumacher,
Schumach@kenyon.edu
Edited: 03-19-98
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