Department of Mathematics

Faculty

DALE K. HATHAWAY (1989)
	Professor of Mathematics; Chair, Department of Mathematics
B.S., 1983, Eastern Nazarene College M.A., 1986, Boston University Ph.D., 1989, Boston University

DANIEL L. GREEN (1993)
	Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 1986, Kalamazoo College M.A., 1989, Western Michigan University Ph.D., 1997, Bowling Green State University

JUSTIN A. BROWN (2009)
	Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 2003, Point Loma Nazarene University M.S., 2005, Northeastern University Ph.D, 2009, Northeastern University

NICHOLAS BOROS (2012)
	Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 2003, University of Michigan-Flint Ph.D., 2012, Michigan State University

LEI CHENG (2013)
	Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 2005, Nanjing University, China Ph.D., 2012, Purdue University

JEREMY LYLE (2015)
	Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 2002, MidAmerica Nazarene University M.S., 2004, Clemson University Ph.D., 2008, Clemson University

DARL RASSI (2015)
	Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 2004, University of Illinois M.S., 2008, Illinois State University

The mission of the Department of Mathematics at Olivet Nazarene University is to develop in its students the characteristics of logical and analytical thinking, an appreciation of the beauty of mathematical structures, and problem solving skills needed for career and personal development. This mission includes instruction in mathematics for the liberal arts, instruction in mathematics in support of other disciplines, and in advanced mathematics for departmental majors.

The Department of Mathematics offers mathematics majors leading to either bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degrees, along with bachelor of science degrees in either mathematics teaching or actuarial science. Minors in mathematics, both teaching and non-teaching are also offered, as is a minor in statistics.

The skills developed through a degree in mathematics will open the career door to almost any profession. Jobs related to mathematics are near the top of most ratings of professions. Actuarial Science in particular is often the top rated profession and comes with a zero unemployment rate. Actuaries work in the insurance and financial planning fields.

One area within the Department of Mathematics, that has been particularly strong, is the B.S. in Mathematics Teaching. These graduates go on to become mathematics teachers in junior or senior high schools. Our graduates have an exceptionally high rate of obtaining jobs upon completion of their degree.

For students who wish to further their studies, graduate teaching fellowships in mathematics are readily available at major universities; cost is therefore typically not a factor for students who go to graduate school in mathematics.

Programs

Bachelor

Minor