Mathematics & Physics News Archive
The College of Science is thrilled to announce the high-energy kickoff of MATH STAMPEDE, Marshall University’s summer math success accelerator. Guided by Dr. Laura Stapleton, Assistant Professor, and Jessica Johnson, Mathematics Instructor, this innovative program is designed to help students Get Ready, Get Placed, and Get Ahead! At Orientation, Dr. Stapleton and Ms. Johnson welcomed
The Department of Mathematics and Physics rolled out the welcome mat (and the grill!) for its 2025 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, Appalachian Mathematics and Physics Site—also known as AMPS—with a sunny cookout at McLelland Park! Over the next eight weeks, ten undergraduate students from across the U.S.—including Alabama, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Virginia, Pennsylvania,
We’re thrilled to shine this week’s Graduate Student Spotlight on Ellie White, who has been awarded a highly competitive Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation (NSF)! Ellie, a Physics M.S. student in the Department of Mathematics and Physics, is using the fellowship to support her graduate education and continue her research in astrophysics
The College of Science proudly celebrated a night of excellence as several outstanding students, faculty, and staff were honored at the 2024–2025 Student Success Champions Award Ceremony. Among this year’s champions were: Jacob Longoria, Academic Advisor Dr. Thomas Jones, Associate Professor, Natural Resources and the Environment Dr. Sean McBride, Associate Professor, Physics Katherine Meek, Pre-Med
It’s been a stellar season for our Physics students in the Department of Mathematics and Physics! Jacob Lee and Niko Faulcon were recognized with numerous awards. Among those awards, Niko, along with Diesel Bryant and Tyler Parsons, were awarded program scholarships for their academic success and contributions. Spring 2025 graduates AJ Messenger, Jacob Lee, and
Our Lady of Fatima Parish School students experienced fun with Marshall University Physics during a recent outreach event with undergraduate students from Marshall University Astronomy Club and Marshall University chapter of the Society of Physics Students. Thank you to the undergraduate students from the Marshall University Astronomy Club (MUAC) and the Marshall University chapter of
Thank you to all those that visited the Department of Mathematics & Physics tables today at the recent Green and White Day! It was a pleasure to talk to interested students and parents. Exciting demonstrations of how physics and mathematics play roles in our physical world around us were provided along with information about career
High School Science Day was a huge success for all involved! Thank you to all the teachers and chaperones that attended the 2025 Marshall University High School Science Day on April 7th! Over 500 students from 14 schools across the region attended. This event was made possible in part through the NASA West Virginia Space
Despite the rainy weather outside, we had an amazing time at the SCORES event today! The Mathematics & Physics department hosted a thrilling quiz bowl-style math competition and the excitement peaked with a nail-biting tiebreaker at the end! Thanks to everyone who participated and made it a fun and memorable day! The winners were: 1st
Dr. Tom Cuchta attended the American Mathematical Society Central Section conference in Lawrence, KS hosted at University of Kansas. He was an invited speaker in the special session “Theoretical, Applied and Numerical Aspects of Nonlinear PDEs” where he spoke about recent work he did involving partial dynamic equations on time scales. Partial dynamic equations are