Austin Peay State University

Department of Mathematics   

Welcome!

Current Events:

۞   Congratulations to our students and faculty! 

·    Amy Dexter received the award for the Outstanding Graduating Senior in Mathematics, the Drane Award, and the Award for Distinguished Academic Achievement.  Read about it here: http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008804230374

·    Robert French received the award for the Outstanding Sophomore Majoring in Mathematics.

·    Diane Whitson received the Harvill Civitan Citizenship Award and the Outstanding Senior in Secondary Education Award.  Read about it here: http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008804230374

·    Daniel Mayo, a spring 2007 graduate in mathematics, received the Robert Sears award in Physics.

·    Jackie Vogel and Nancy Smithfield each received an award for Outstanding Advisor.

۞   Congratulations to Amy Dexter for winning the Patterson Prize for outstanding undergraduate paper presentation at the annual Southeast Section meetings of the MAA!

۞   The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant of $582,740 to fund scholarships in mathematics and physics at Austin Peay!  Click here for application materials.

۞   The Galois Math Club meets on Tuesdays at 2:15 in Claxton 301.  Be sure to check the Galois Math Club page for more upcoming events!

۞   Take the right math courses at the right times!  Click here for the multi-year math course schedule.

The friendly faculty and staff of the Department of Mathematics at Austin Peay are dedicated to providing a quality education in mathematics.  We offer three concentrations toward the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics: mathematics, mathematics education, and statistics.  In addition, licensed teachers can pursue an advanced degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a Mathematics Specialization. 

The study of mathematics enhances critical thinking skills provides an excellent background for a career in most any field, including science, engineering, education, law, and medicine.  Let the Mathematics faculty at Austin Peay help you prepare for the career of your choice!