Mathematics News Archive
This week students from the Pi Mu Epsilon math club created a math puzzle out of pumpkins for the Kenova pumpkin house. The puzzle can be viewed from now until Halloween. The students in the pictures are Julian Myers, Macy Skaggs, and Tommy Moore. Copies of the puzzle were distributed… Read More
Dr. Tom Cuchta, assistant professor of mathematics, and his graduate student Richard Williams represented Marshall University at the American Mathematical Society’s Central Section Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 18–19, 2025. Both were invited speakers in the special session Dynamic Equations on Time Scales: Theory, Methods, and Applications,… Read More
The College of Science had plenty to cheer about during Saturday’s game against EKU—starting with two incredible supporters who are helping open doors for our students. We were honored to welcome Mr. Ed McComas, who recently established the Camp McComas Scholarship. This new award will support West Virginia students pursuing… Read More
July was a busy—and global—month for Dr. Tom Cuchta of Marshall University’s Department of Mathematics and Physics. He was an invited speaker at not one, but two international conferences spotlighting cutting-edge research in mathematical theory. First stop: Guangzhao, China, for the 30th International Conference… Read More
This summer, the Department of Mathematics and Physics at Marshall University welcomed ten undergraduate researchers from across the country for the second annual Appalachian Mathematics and Physics Site (AMPS) REU program. Funded by the National Science Foundation (award #2349289), AMPS gives students a chance to spend the summer as… Read More
Dr. Tom Cuchta, faculty member in Marshall University’s Department of Mathematics and Physics, recently served as both a speaker and organizing committee member at the sixth Dynamical Equations on Time Scales workshop, held this June at the prestigious Banach Center in Bȩdlewo, Poland. This international gathering brought together mathematicians… Read More
The College of Science is thrilled to announce the 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… Read More
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,… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More