25. Department of Mathematical Sciences

26. 40 Faculty 39 Graduate Students Approximately 80 Undergraduate Students

27. Applied Mathematics Statistics Combinatorics Mathematics Education Research Areas

28. Applied Mathematics

29. Prof. Franz Tanner Computational Engine Research Modeling of flow, spray and combustion processes

30. Spray Pattern Modeling

31. Fuel mass fraction of an evaporating spray Collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory

32. Simulation of three- nozzle spray pattern Numerical approach Visualization of dispersion

33. Prof. Kathleen Feigl Simulation of flow of complex fluids Collaborations with ETH-Zurich and University of Tennessee

34. Calculated velocity field of multi-toothed rotor-stator dispersing device Complex flow field produced within gaps

35. Models incorporate relevant physics of fluid systems and processes Drop shapes calculated along the trajectory

36. Model results of droplet formation compared with experimental data

37. Statistics

38. Prof. John Beckwith Statistical Applications in Transportation Research

39. Prof. Beckwith and Civil Engineering PhD student Baron Colbert Quantification of friction properties of worn paving materials Develop models to reduce testing requirements

40. Prof. Tom Drummer Population studies for moose, wolves and sharp-tail grouse in U.P. Aerial Observation

41. Moose survey conducted at 500 ft altitude over 1600 sq. mile area Model developed to yield probability of sighting animals

42. 5 Faculty 2 Post – docs 9 PhD Students Support from NIH and NSF Statistical Genetics Group

43. Statistical Genetics Prof. Quiying Sha PhD Student Elena Kasyanova

44. Development of new computational and statistical tools Primary focus is analysis and interpretation of genomic data

45. Concentration on complex human diseases Key activities –Functional gene mapping –Pedigree analysis –Genetic diversity

46. Teaching and Instructional Resources

47. Prof. Allan Struthers Graduate Student Yejun Gong Excellent faculty accessibility

48. Dr. Ghan Bhatt teaches an introductory calculus course Typical calculus class size is ~ 50 students

49. Beth Reed uses document camera in statistics lecture Math classrooms renovated in 2006 Rooms equipped with latest audio-visual tools

50. Teaching Assistant Rachel Robertson works with a student in the Mathlab Calculus courses include laboratory component to reinforce lectures

51. Tutoring session in the Math Learning Center Walk-in assistance or appointments with regular tutors

52. Math Learning Center open 6 days per week Students teach students