1. Department of Mathematical Sciences Family Orientation
Welcome to the Best Math Department in the Army!

2. Agenda Overview / History of USMA Things to know about the Department
Tour of the Department
Mathlete Luncheon

3. West Point (a strategic goal)
4/19/2017
West Point (a strategic goal)
Oct. 6, 1777 Battle of Ft. Montgomery
Oct. 7, 1777 Battle of Saratoga
Washington wanted to prevent British from splitting the colonies. He considered it “key to the continent and “the most important post in America”
Jan work begins on Fortress West Point
West Point sits on a commanding position overlooking one of the sharpest angles of the Hudson.
Control of the Hudson Valley by the British would have divided the American colonies.
George Washington knew that warships would have to slow down to navigate this turn, making them vulnerable to cannon fire from the shore.
So, in 1778, three months after the loss at Ft. Montgomery just 5 miles south of here and the great victory at Saratoga 130 miles north, the Continental Army began construction of a series of fortifications at edge of Plain under direction of Polish engineer Thaddeus Kosciuszko (pronounced Kosh - choo - shko).
Walk around Trophy Point, you will feel, and touch actual links of the Great Chain strung across Hudson to block approach of British ships.
Perpared by: USMA, OPA

4. The post itself, at 16,000 acres, is slightly larger than Manhattan
This is the United States Military Academy – the undergraduate university of the U. S. Army. It is located 50 miles north of New York city on the “west point” of the Hudson River.
It has been continuously occupied since 1778, was a strategic location during the American Revolutionary War, and has been home to the Military Academy since We will celebrate our bicentennial next year.
West Point is both the Army’s undergraduate college and an active Army post.
The post itself, at 16,000 acres, is slightly larger than Manhattan
West Point was established in 1778 as a series of concentric defense outposts. There has been an active duty soldier stationed here every day since then, making this the oldest continuously occupied military installation in the United States.
USAFA = 18,000 acres
USNA = 338 acres
The post itself, at 16,000 acres, is slightly larger than Manhattan
USNA = 338 acres
USAFA = 18,000 acres

5. History of West Point
In 1780, the commander of the post, Maj. Gen. Arnold offered it to be traded to the British port 10,000 gold pounds and a general’s commission in the Royal Army
In 1793 Washington held a Cabinet meeting to discuss an academy.
“The establishment of a military academy, upon a respectable and extensive basis, has ever been considered by me to be an object of the highest national importance.”
-George Washington (Dec. 12, 1799)
Congress had concerns about creating a military aristocracy.
Why did he have a change of heart?
To break the Federalist hold on government and to create a Republican army loyal to him.
Naplolean Bonaparte had acquired the immense territory of Louisiana from Spain
Relations with Britain and Spain were not good
March 16,1802
Academy founded under Jefferson
The Army established the Corps of Engineers as a separate, permanent branch, and gave the engineers responsibility for finding and operating the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. (caused problems that were changed in 1812)

6. Sylvanus Thayer, USMA 1808 “Father of the Military Academy”
Assistant Professor of Mathematics USMA,
Knew WP did not have quality mathematicians, scientists, and engineers to meet the requirements of a top-notch engineering school (America’s 1st engineering school).
Visited technical and military schools in France and England,
Superintendent ( )
In less than a decade, established the Academy as one of the premier educational programs in the world.

7. The Thayer Method of Teaching “a quiet revolution in American education”
Cadets prepare; no lectures
Every cadet is graded every day
Small sections of 10-12
Sections grouped by performance
Professors have to turn in weekly reports
Instituted demerits which were based on conduct in military training and academic effort
Limited summer vacations to once – between 2nd and 3rd year.
By 1823, applications lead to over 1000 a year for 250 openings
A major problem in Thayer’s merit system (Jefferson Davis and Edgar Allan Poe)
U.S. Scott No. 1852

8. 6 days a week

9. Thayer’s Legacy
After Thayer resigned, he left a school that had become world-famous – a model for other American schools in science and engineering.
Virtually all 19th century American engineering schools were started with West Point-educated faculty or adopted its texts.
Founded the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, 1867
In the 1830s, “Thayer men” began making their mark for the country to include Dennis Mahan and Charles Davies.
U.S. Scott No. 1852

10. Robert Edward Lee, USMA 1829
Taught mathematics as a cadet as a third and second classman.
Superintendent
Civil War General
Acknowledged as one of the Army’s best officers.
Offered command of the Union Army in 1861.
Two years after West Point, Lee married the wealthy Mary Ann Randolph Cutis, Martha Washington’s granddaughter. She and the couple’s seven children remained at Arlington, the Custis mansion, as Lee pursued a distinguished career. Lee proved himself an able combat leader in the Mexican War, three times winning recognition for bravery and initiative. Acknowledged one of the army’s best officers, he was offered command of the Union Army in After much soul-searching, he declined. Although opposed to secession, he followed his home state into rebellion. Lee took command of the Army of Northern Virginia in 1862, winning remarkable victories against often superior Union forces until his defeat at Gettysburg. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox in 1865 ended the war, though other Confederate armies remained in the field.

11. Ulysses S. Grant, USMA 1843
Applied four times to become an instructor in Mathematics, but was turned down. 
Prof Church believed Grant’s mediocre performance in mathematics did not qualify him to teach in the department.
“It is easier to become President of the US than to become an instructor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences.”
18th President of the United States 11

12. Douglas MacArthur, USMA 1903* (Superintendent 1919-1922)
If Sylvanus Thayer was the Father of the Military Academy, then MacArthur was its “savior.”
“How long are we going on preparing for the war of 1812?“ MacArthur
"During the great war, West Pointers were unable to adapt to new methods in the field... because of their stifling training.” President emeritus of Harvard University, Dr. Charles Eliot.
The country’s needs had changed.
A new type of officer was needed, one possessing
An understanding of human feelings
A comprehensive grasp of world and national affairs.
Before the War, armed conflicts were fought by a small fraction of the populations. Professional armies were composed largely of elements which frequently required the most rigid methods of training.

13. Modernized the curriculum
MacArthur made reforms in an institution that was highly resistant to change.
Modernized the curriculum
Formalized the honor code - Truth was always expected but it was never written down and there was no investigating or enforcing agency
Created a system of intramural athletics
Liberalized regulations; more privileges, ensured they came in contact with civilians, gave them $5 / month to spend, granted upperclassman leave on weekends…
Changed the basis for final class standings.
Grades included military bearing and efficiency, leadership, personality, athletic performance, and cadet participation in extracurricular activities.
abolished the “skin list.”
While Thayer had the active support of the Army and the West Point faculty, MacArthur had to overcome the intense resistance of the old graduates in the academic Board.
Thayer did not have to deal with the tyranny of the past.
MacArthur’s strongest supporters were from the ranks of civilian educators.
This was read before the corps cadets in the evening. if the cadet had no excuse keyboard accept his demerits. If he had won he would write it out in the prescribed form to the tactical officer, the honor committee and codified honor code.
He bought a new spirit to the Academy, a willingness to experiment, to break with tradition, to question everything.

14. Omar N. Bradley USMA, 1915
"Whatever the case, I know I benefited from this prolonged immersion in math. The study of mathematics, basically a study of logic, stimulates one's thinking and greatly improves one's power of reasoning. In later years, when I was faced with infinitely complex problems, mathematics helped me think more clearly and logically."
- Instructor of Mathematics at USMA,

15. “Much of the history we teach was made by people we taught.”
ROBERT E.
LEE
Class of 1829
ULYSSES S.
GRANT
Class of 1843
JOHN J.
PERSHING
Class of 1886
DOUGLAS
MACARTHUR
Class of 1903
“Much of the history we teach was made by people we taught.”
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Class of 1915
OMAR N.
BRADLEY
Class of 1915
H. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF
Class of 1956
West Point produced many of the engineers who explored, mapped, surveyed, and helped build our transportation system.
Graduates served in the War of 1812 and Mexican War and dominated ranks of senior military leaders in the Civil War, and both World Wars
Currently Gen. Abizaid and Gen. Petraeus have led Central Command forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Gen Odierno (now Lieutenant General Lloyd J. Austin III) – Iraq and Gen McChrystal – Afg
This is D/Hist poster
West point Graduates led the Panama Canal (COL George Washington Goethels) and Manhattan Projects (LTG Leslie Groves).
GEORGE S.
PATTON, JR.
Class of 1909

16. “Much of the history we teach was made by people we taught.”
MARTIN E. DEMPSEY
Class of 1974
DAVID H.
PETAEUS
JOHN P.
ABIZAID
Class of 1973
“Much of the history we teach was made by people we taught.”
RAYMOND T. ODIERNO
Class of 1976
STANLEY A. MCCHRYSTAL
REBECCA S. HALSTEAD
Class of 1981
ANNE F. MACDONALD
Class of 1980
Gen. Abizaid and Gen. Petraeus have led Central Command forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Gen Odierno – Chief of Staff of the Army (previously senior commander in Iraq)
Gen McChrystal – (senior commander in Afghanistan)
Gen Martin Dempsey – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
BGs MacDonald and Halstead are first female graduates to serve as Brigadier Generals

17. Two West Point Grads served as US President:
President Ulysses S. Grant ( ) USMA 1843
President Dwight D. Eisenhower ( ) USMA 1915
Four Heads of State:
Jefferson Davis USMA1828 ( )
Anastasio Somoza Debayle USMA 1946, Nicaragua (1967–72, )
Fidel V. Ramos USMA1950,. Philippines ( )
José María Figueres USMA1979, Costa Rica ( )
Only Five “5 Star Generals” Title - “General of the Army”:
Douglas C. MacArthur USMA 1903
Henry H. Arnold (Gen of Air Force*) USMA 1907
Omar N. Bradley USMA 1915
Dwight D. Eisenhower USMA 1915
George C.Marshall * VMI 1901
18 Astronauts

18. West Point, Present
Better problem solvers, decision makers, critical and creative thinkers, and more culturally diverse…
Changed the overarching intellectual goal:
Graduates anticipate and respond effectively to the uncertainties of a changing technological, social, political, economic world.
Summer programs Cadets in 37 Countries
Semester Abroad Cadets in 10 countries,
(up from 1 cadet in 2001)
Mid 80s SE became needed with the very large systems and systems of systems, connectivity of the intel systems to deliver … we had to deliver systems that were effective and could stand up against a lot of forces..interconnectedness

19. West Point Leaders USMA Superintendent LTG Huntoon Chief of Staff
COL Stafford
Director
Strategic Communications
Ms. Fitzgerald
G-1
G-3
G-5
G-6
G-8
PAO
Protocol
BAND
DAA
AOG
SJA IG
Chaplain
Diversity EO
Dean
Of the Academic Board
BG Trainor
Commandant
United States Corps of Cadets
BG Rapp
Intercollegiate Athletics
Mr. Corrigan
Director of
Admissions
COL McDonald
Commander
US Army Garrison West Point
COL Tarsa
Commander Keller
Army Community Hospital
COL Land

20. Great Intellectual Capacity Moral/Ethical Foundation
Take Aways:
So what does the commissioned Army Officer look like in terms of Skills and capacities?
There are things commissioned Army officers must Know Be and Do:
Must have the intellectual capacity to anticipate and respond to challenges we now face and those we have yet to face
Must be physically fit, live a healthy lifestyle, and know how to establish an effective physical fitness program within their unit
Must be socially adept
Must possess basic military knowledge, be proficient in selected tasks, and be able to solve tactical problems
Have a moral ethical foundation and reasoning ability
Must have developed a self identity in which they see themselves as an Army officer, a member of a profession, and internalize the Army values
These six areas are what we call CLDS domains and are the focus of leader development at USMA
We match the Army’s leader attributes with six domains of development
Necessary Components
of an Officer
Physically
Fit
Great Intellectual Capacity
Militarily
Competent
Solid
Moral/Ethical Foundation
Socially Adept
Grounded in
an individual’s
self-concept

21. Present Day
4400 cadets from all 56 U.S. states and territories, as well as 36 foreign countries
Provides the Army with approximately 1000 second lieutenants each year
Of the newly minted 2LTs - West Point contributes approximately 20% , ROTC 60%, OCS 20%.
As a minimum, graduates serve five years on active duty and three years in a reserve status

22. Typical Class (2015) 13,954 Applicants 4,344 Nominated 2,554 Qualified
1,249 Admitted
97 Valedictorians
122 Class Presidents
704 Team Captains
1,090 Varsity Letters
17% Women
10% Hispanics
11% African Americans
6.5% Asians
14 International Cadets
17 Combat Veterans

23. Three Developmental Programs
Academic (55%)
Core Academic Curriculum
Majors Program
Clubs
Advanced Developmental Activities
Military (30%)
Summer Training
Military Leadership
Simon Center – PME2
Military Science Courses
Clubs
Physical (15%)
Department of Physical Education
Physical Testing
Club Sports
Company Athletics
Character in Sports
(Note: % s reflects weighted averages of the Cadet Performance Score)

24. Bachelor of Science Degree
Army Officer
Bachelor of Science Degree
Majors in
Engineering
Math and Science
Humanities and Social Sciences
(Each with 8 to 12 Electives)
8 Military Science 7 Physical Education
3 English
4 History
2 Leadership
1 Philosophy/Ethics
2-4 Foreign Language*
3 Social Sciences
1 Law
4 Math
2 Chemistry
1 Physical Geography
2 Information Technology
2 Physics
3 Engineering Science/Design
The Core

25. The Academic Curriculum
Academic Development
The Academic Curriculum
First Year
Chemistry x 2
History x 2
Math x 2
Information Technology
English x 2
Psychology
Second Year
Physics x 2
Philosophy
Math x 2
Foreign Language x 2
Economics
American Politics
Geography
Third Year
Leadership
International Relations
English
Foreign Language x 2
Information Technology
Engineering x 1
Electives in major x 3-5
Fourth Year
Military History x 2
Law
Engineering x 2
Electives in major x 5-8
(On Languages - blue) If not majoring in a language or area study:
4 semesters: Humanities and Social Science majors
3 semesters: Human Geography; English, Philosophy & Art; Management majors
2 semesters: Math, Science, and Engineering majors
Choice of 8 Languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, & Persian
(On Engineering - red) Choice of 7 Engineering tracks (3 classes): Civil Eng, Computer Science, Electrical Eng, Environmental Eng, Mechanical Eng, Nuclear Eng, Systems Eng
The average cadets graduates with 147 credits. That means that our above average cadets have accumulated enough credit hours by the end of their junior year to meet graduation requirements at other universities.
Some of our cadets conducting advanced individual research produced graduate caliber results. i.e. bionic foot, work on Nett Warrior System, cyber defense.
NEXT SLIDE: You as faculty …
Physical Education
Military Science 25

26. The Core Mathematics Program
MAJ Jackson
MA104
LTC Lunday, MAJ Trujillo
MA205
COL Hartley, MAJ LaCasse
MA206
LTC Jackson, MAJ Cummiskey
MA100
MA103
COL Kobylski, MAJ Weld
MA104
LTC Lunday, MAJ Trujillo
MA205
COL Hartley, MAJ LaCasse
MA206
LTC Jackson, MAJ Cummiskey
MA153
LTC Outing, MAJ Swedberg
MA255
MA206
LTC Jackson, MAJ Cummiskey

27. Cadet Academic Schedule
Morning
Event
0630
Reveille
Breakfast
Classes
Lunch
Afternoon
Values Classes, Labs, Tests
Athletics, Drill and Ceremony
Dinner
Evening
Evening Study Period (ESP)
2330
Taps
2400
Lights Out

28. Faculty Blend of Excellence
Teaching
Scholarship
Service
“Teaching encompasses the imparting of knowledge and the development of intellectual skills to achieve USMA educational goals.”
Example teaching activities:
Delivery of instruction
Academic mentoring including AI and guiding cadets through individual and team projects/research
Providing quality feedback on graded and non-graded learning activities
Development of materials for use in teaching (e.g. textbooks, study guides, lab manuals, …)
Development of learning exercises
Development of curricula (courses, programs, …)
Scholarship is a cycle with each link being essential: Research -> creation -> writing -> presenting -> receiving critique -> revising -> recording in disciplinary archives -> Research
Scholarship requirements:
Assistant Professor … “completion of earned doctorate” (or equivalent) … or “scholarly achievement beyond the Masters”
Associate Professor “Evidence of a sustained pattern … organizing scholarly themes” … and “promise of some distinction in the field”
Professor “Distinguished by the quality of scholarly contributions to the field or discipline.”
Service includes participation in
Governance of department and/or Academy
Governance of academic extracurricular activities
Professional outreach related to academic expertise
Activities for the discipline’s societies and organizations
Cadet Development: You are a faculty who cares. You know your Cadets. Provide them your phone numbers. Invite them into your homes. Very different from a college where students may take history in a lecture hall with 500 or 600 other people. The faculty is comprised of 55% rotating military, 27% civilian, and 18% senior military. We are focused on teaching.
Example cadet development activities:
PME2 OR
OIC
Professional society mentorship
Trip section lead (AIAD, Spring Break)
NEXT SLIDE: My expectations of you…
Faculty Development
Cadet Development
Rotating Military 55%
Civilian Faculty 27%
Senior Military 18%

29. Five Domains of Faculty Excellence
Teaching
Number one priority
Not easy, not 9-5
Scholarship - May start in 2nd year
Service
Committees, the Department and the Community
Additional Department Responsibilities
Cadet Development
Professionally – TAC for a day, Academic Officer in Charge
Socially
Faculty Development - Usually starts in 2nd year

30. Department Daily Routine
Mornings – Teaching
Afternoons
Lesson Preparation – Daily
Course Meetings – Tuesdays
Faculty development - Wed / Thurs
As Required
Additional Instruction (AI)
Grading

31. Average Instructor Schedule
Morning
Event
Arrive Work
Transition to Classroom
Teaching
Lunch
Afternoon
Cadet Development / Additional Instruction (AI)
Meetings / Lesson Prep / AI / Scholarship
1600-UTC
Cadet Development / Lesson Prep
Evening
Academic Officer In-Charge (1-2 x Semester)

32. Supporting Cadets, the Academy,
and Our Country
National Leader in Mathematics Education
National Science Foundation Grants
Participation in the National Joint Meetings of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
“The West Point mathematics department is broadly viewed as one of the most creative mathematics departments in the country. The attention to student mathematical growth in problem solving, the thoughtful use of technology, and the use of applications is a national model that others could well emulate.”
Dr. Liz Teles, NSF
Junior Faculty are Combat Proven Leaders
Active Support to the Global War on Terrorism
May want to add Biology grant and discuss our plans / vision for developing and exporting a faculty development program

33. Summer Planning 1st Summer: FDW
2nd and 3rd Summers (Approximately 10 weeks): Buckner, Research, or the Q-course, Course Prep, and leave
Final Summer: Summer School (STAP) and Out- processing

34. D/Math Social Calendar
Date Event Location
3 Jul Welcome Picnic P6’s Quarters
18 Jul Boat Ride South Dock
15 or 16 Aug Softball Game / Welcome Back Picnic PX Fields
15 Sep Tailgate Pig Roast TBD
Sep – Nov Other Tailgates Various
Dec Children’s Christmas Party Math
Dec Adult Holiday Party / Progressive Dinner TBD
Mar - Apr Bowling WP B. Alley
TBD Spring Formal TBD
May Farewell Bash TBD

35. Other Important Dates 13 Aug CBT (Plebe) March Back 13-17 Aug
Reorganization Week
18 Aug
Acceptance Day Parade
20 Aug
First Day of Class for Cadets
16 Aug
First Day, West Point Schools
2 Sep
Band Concert at Trophy Point (1812 Overture)
5 Sep
First Day, O’Neill High School
22-25 Nov
Thanksgiving Leave
8 Dec
Army-Navy Football Game
17-21 Dec
Term End Exams
22 Dec - 3 Jan
Winter Leave for Cadets
22 Dec - 6 Jan
Winter Leave for West Point Schools
22 Dec - 1 Jan
Winter Leave for O’Neill High School
3-7 Jan
Winter Reorganization Week
8 Jan
First Day of Classes for Second Term
8-10 March
Plebe Parent Weekend
11-17 March
Spring Leave (Cadets and West Point Schools)
10 May
Last day of Classes for Cadets
11-17 May
25 May
Graduation USMA Class of 2013
5 Jun
Last Day, West Point Schools

36. Math Spouse’s Activities
Coffees
Bunko group
Lunch group
Various department committees

37. Questions / Comments?