Mathematics

Faculty

Dr. Heidi Berger , Ph. D. (2008) Assistant Professor of Mathematics.  B.A., Coe College, 2002; M. S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2004; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2008.
Research interests:  time scales, differential and difference equations, mathematics education
Carver 332  515-961-1837   heidi.berger@simpson.edu
 
 

Dr. Deb Czarneski , Ph. D. (2005) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Mount Mercy College, 2001; M.S., Louisiana State University, 2003; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2005. 

Research interests:  graph theory and Zeta functions of finite graphs
Carver 331A 515-961-1836 debra.czarneski@simpson.edu
     
     

Dr. Bill Dunning, Ph.D. (1984) Emeritus Professor of Mathematics.  B.S., Union College, 1965; M.A., Duke University, 1968; Ph.D., Duke University, 1969.

     
     
Dr. William Schellhorn , Ph.D. (2007) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Mount Mercy College, 2000; M.S., Louisiana State University, 2002; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2005. 
Research interests:  low-dimensional topology, knot theory and its applications in biology, chemistry, and physics
Carver 331B 515-961-1321 william.schellhorn@simpson.edu
     
     

Dr. Bruce Sloan , Ed.D. (1998) Emeritus Professor of Mathematics.  B.A., Sterling College, 1962; M.S., Emporia State University, 1966; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University, 1972.  

     
     

Dr. Rick Spellerberg, Ph.D. (1990)  Professor of Mathematics, Department Chair.  B.A., Coe College, 1984; M.S., University of Iowa, 1988; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1990. 

Research interests:  game theory and its applications in biology and economics

Carver 337

515-961-1838 rick.spellerberg@simpson.edu
     
     

Dr. Murphy Waggoner , Ed.D. (1992) Professor of Mathematics, Fall 2005.  B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1981; M.S., Oklahoma State University, 1988; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University, 1994. 

Research interests:  mathematics of origami, applications of complex analysis, curves and surfaces  Pedagogical interests:  writing-to-learn mathematics, projects-based learning

Carver 339

515-961-1839

murphy.waggoner@simpson.edu

Last Updated: 4/21/09