Mathematics News Archive
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
Students and faculty in the Department of Mathematics & Physics turned Pi Day into a memorable mix of math spirit and community support this year, complete with friendly competition and a pie-filled finale. In the lead-up to the celebration, the Pi Mu Epsilon Math Club invited students to vote with… Read More
The Marshall University College of Science recently celebrated the induction of new members into its Pi Mu Epsilon chapter, recognizing outstanding achievement in mathematics. On Friday, January 30, the Marshall chapter inducted Michael Davis, Belle Divine, Fred Dohring, Niko Faulcon, Lauren Hutchison, Cameron Loader, Katelyn Parker, Alex Patterson, and Rahson… Read More
Faculty and students from the Department of Mathematics and Physics represented Marshall University at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in January, the largest mathematics conference in the world. The annual conference brings together thousands of mathematicians to share new research, organize specialty sessions, and highlight student scholarship. Several faculty members served… Read More
On January 8, 2026, Dr. Tom Cuchta, assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Physics, joined more than 275 mathematicians from 12 national mathematics societies in Washington, D.C., for #MathSciOnTheHill. The annual event brings mathematicians together to meet with lawmakers and advocate for strong federal support of mathematics research… Read More
Mathematics students Cameron Loader, Rahson Robinson, and Macy Skaggs along with faculty member Dr. Stephen Deterding, brought the “Thundering Herd” spirit to the Undergraduate Mathematics Day 2025 hosted at the University of Dayton. The event was a full-day, in-person conference held at University of Dayton’s Science… Read More
Spirits were high as members of the Marshall University Chapter of the Society of Physics Students, the Astronomy Club, and math students from Pi Mu Epsilon joined forces for a night of Halloween fun. The celebration brought together students, faculty, and families for a festive evening filled with creative costumes,… Read More
Assistant Professor Stephen Deterding from Mathematics proudly represented the College of Science at the West Virginia Makes Festival, hosted by the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center. Dr. Deterding displayed a collection of 3D-printed quadric surface models he designed for his Calculus III class. The models serve as tools to help students… Read More