Mathematics News Archive
Members of Marshall University’s Pi Mu Epsilon Math Club recently combined mathematics and Halloween creativity by designing a math puzzle for the Kenova Pumpkin House. Students carved designs into 72 pumpkins to create the puzzle, which became part of the annual display at the Kenova Pumpkin House, a longtime West… Read More
Dr. Stephen Deterding has been recognized with the Marshall University College of Science Faculty Teaching Award for excellence in teaching and dedication to student success. Deterding was honored for his innovative, student-centered approach to instruction, which includes active learning, flipped-classroom teaching, accessible course materials, and meaningful opportunities for feedback and… Read More
Marshall University’s College of Science has received a $2 million National Science Foundation grant to establish the Physical and Quantitative Sciences (PQS) Scholars Program, which will provide scholarships and student-support services for majors in chemistry, geology, physics, data science, mathematics, and statistics. Beginning in fall 2027, the program will support… Read More
Marshall University’s Department of Mathematics and Physics will host the fifth International Conference on Statistical Distributions and Applications (ICOSDA 2026) Oct. 8-10 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in downtown Huntington. The conference will bring together statisticians, data scientists, mathematicians, and researchers from around the world to share advances in… Read More
Marshall University assistant professor Dr. Tom Cuchta organized a special session at the 31st International Conference on Difference Equations and Applications (ICDEA) in Milan, Italy, bringing together researchers from around the world to discuss recent advances in time scales calculus. The session, co-organized with collaborators from the University of Pittsburgh… Read More
Ten undergraduate students from eight states spent their summer at Marshall University as part of the Appalachian Mathematics and Physics Site (AMPS), an eight-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Physics. The students worked alongside faculty mentors on research projects spanning complex analysis,… Read More
Marshall University mathematics major Piper Cook has been recognized as a featured student in the Spring 2026 edition of Marshall Magazine, highlighting academic achievement, campus leadership and service. A Yeager Scholar from Pineville, West Virginia, Cook has built an impressive record of involvement across the university. In addition to studies… Read More
Marshall University alumna Skye Reymond is helping shape the future of soccer in the United States through data science. A 2014 graduate and former Marshall women’s soccer player, Reymond now serves as senior director of data science for U.S. Soccer, where she is preparing for the 2026 men’s World Cup. Read More
Dr. Laura Stapleton, assistant professor of mathematics at Marshall University, has been selected as an inaugural recipient of the university’s Innovation Fellowship. The fellowship supports faculty projects that strengthen student success, advance innovation, and create regional impact. Stapleton’s project will redesign the Innovation Explorer microcredential to create a more engaging,… Read More
Dr. Tom Cuchta and mathematics graduate student Richard Williams presented research at the Workshop on Dynamic Equations on Time Scales, Difference Equations, and Applications in Mathematical Biology, held May 18–22, 2026, in Campinas, Brazil. The conference drew participants from around the world, representing more than a dozen countries. The event… Read More