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Mathematics Department
Faculty
Ron Smith Associate Professor of Mathematics Department Chair Ph.D., University of Tennessee HU Box 10764 Searcy, AR 72149 501-279-5597 rgsmith@harding.edu |
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Education:
M.S. Secondary Administration, Harding University, 1996
B.A. Mathematics, Harding University, 1990
Professional Experience:
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Harding University, 2013-Present
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Harding University, 2007-2013
Mathematics Instructor, Bloom Carroll High School, Carroll, OH 2003-25
Professional Licenses:
Professional Membership:
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)
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James Burk Associate Professor of Mathematics Ph.D., Washington State University HU Box 10764 Searcy, AR 72149 501-279-4704 jlburk@harding.edu |
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Education:
Ph.D. Mathematics, Washington State University, 2012
M.S. Mathematics, West Texas A&M, 2004
B.A. Mathematics, Harding University, 2004
B.A. History, Harding University, 2004
Professional Experience:
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Harding University, 2014-Present
Visiting Lecturer, Carroll University, 2013-2014
Visiting Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University, 2007-2012
Teaching Assistant, Washington State University, 2007-2012
Teaching Assistant, West Texas A&M, 2004-2007
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Research Interests:
Linear algebra and with an emphasis towards nonnegative matrix theory. In addition to discrete mathematics and spectral graph theory. I am also actively involved in exploring pedagogical avenues for integrating faith-and-reason into the math curriculum.
Jordan Courtemanche Assistant Professor of Mathematics Ph.D., Baylor University HU Box 10764 Searcy, AR 72149 501-279-4517 jcourtemanche@harding.edu |
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Research Interests:
Abstract Algebra - namely automorphism groups of algebras.
Jill Davis Assistant Professor of Mathematics M.S., University of Arkansas HU Box 10764 Searcy, AR 72149 501-279-5596 jdavis8@harding.edu |
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Education:
M.S. General Mathematics, University of Arkansas, 1992
B.A. Mathematics Education, Harding University, 1990
Professional Experience:
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Harding University, 2012-Present
Instructor, Harding University, 2004-2012
Sponsor/Instructor, Harding University Scholars Abroad, 2008-2013
Adjunct Instructor, Harding University, 1995-2004
Adjunct Instructor, Northwest Arkansas Community College, 1992-1994
Junior High Math Teacher, Elmwood Middle School, 1992-1993
Instructor, University of Arkansas, 1990-1992
Research Interests:
The Lighter Side of Mathematics: Interesting Numbers, Seminar 2018
Absolute Value Inequalities and Related Graphs, Mathematics Teacher May 2015
Deborah Duke Professor of Mathematics Ed.D., Memphis State University HU Box 10764 Searcy, AR 72149 501-279-4507 dduke@harding.edu |
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Education:
Professional Experience:
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Harding University, 1996-2006
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Harding University, 1991-96
Instructor of Mathematics, Harding University, 1982-90
Mathematics Teacher, Harding Academy, 1988-89
Mathematics and Science Teacher, Bradford High School, Bradford, Arkansas, 1973-74
Graduate Assistant in Mathematics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1972
Administrative
Assistant Dean for Preprofessional Programs, 2011-Present
Coons Endowed Chair in Biomedical Sciences, 2000-2005
Chair, Health Sciences Committee, Pre-med Advisor
Administrative Council for Teacher Education
Institutional Review Board, Secretary
Professional Membership:
Reviewer for The Mathematics Teacher
Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Mathematical Association of America
Alpha Chi
Phi Kappa Phi
Associated Women for Harding
Jason Holland Professor of Mathematics Ph.D., University of Mississippi HU Box 10764 Searcy, AR 72149 501-279-4516 jholland5@harding.edu |
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Education:
Ph.D. Mathematics, University of Mississippi, 1998
M.S. Mathematics, Arkansas State University, 1993
B.S. Mathematics , University of Central Arkansas, 1989
Professional Experience:
Professor of Mathematics, Harding University, 2015-Present
Professor of Mathematics, Abilene Christian University, 2011-2015
Associate Professor Mathematics, Abilene Christian University, 2003-2011
Associate Professor/Department Chair, Oklahoma Christian University, 2000-2003
Assistant Professor, Abilene Christian University, 1998-2000
High School Math Teacher, Hughes High School, 1989-1993
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Research Interests:
Partially ordered vector spaces, Boolean Algebras, mentoring undergraduate research
Marty Spears |
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Education:
Ph.D. Statistics, Rice University, 1993
M.S. Statistics, Rice University, 1992
B.S. Mathematics , Harding University, 1988
Professional Experience:
Provost, Harding University, 2016-Present
Associate Provost, Harding University, 2011-2016
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Harding University, 2006-2011
Associate Professor Mathematics, Harding University, 2000-Present
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Travis Thompson Professor of Mathematics Ph.D., University of Arkansas HU Box 10934 Searcy, AR 72149 501-279-4464 thompson@harding.edu |
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Education:
M.S. Mathematics, Northeast Louisiana University, 1973
B.A. Mathematics, Harding University, 1971
Post-Graduate, University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1982-83
Professional Experience:
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Harding University, 1985-90
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Northeast Louisiana University, 1983-85
Assistant Lecturer, University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1982-83
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, LSU at Eunice, 1980-82
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, 1979-80
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Michigan Christian College, 1977-79
Graduate Assistant in Mathematics, University of Arkansas, 1973-77
Graduate Assistant in Mathematics, Northeast Louisiana University, 1971-73
Administrative
Dean, College of Sciences, Harding University, 2002-2019
Assistant to the Dean, College of Sciences, Harding University, 1987-2002
Director of AEGIS Program, "Artificial Intelligence", 1990-2001
Director of AEGIS Program, "Arkansas - An Abundance of Energy", 1986
Director of MTGS 1988, "Mathematics Teachers of Gifted Students", TITLE II
Title III Coordinator, 1987-90
Professional Membership/Activities:
American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC), 1978-Present
Louisiana Executive Vice President of the LA-MS section of the MAA, 1984-85
Reviewer (referee) for the AMATYC Review (1980-82, 1987-1993)
Editorial Board Member for the AMATYC Review (1988-1991)
Arkansas Delegate to the AMATYC (1988-1990, 1992-1995)
National Chairperson, AMATYC meeting in Little Rock, AR (1995)
Laurie Walker Assistant Professor of Mathematics M.S., Florida Institute Technology HU Box 10764 Searcy, AR 72149 501-279-5283 lwalker3@harding.edu |
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Education:
M.S. Applied Mathematics, Florida Institute of Technology, 1992
B.A. Mathematics, Harding University, 1987
Professional Experience:
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Harding University, 2014-Present
Instructor, Harding University, 2006-2014
Instructor, Georgia Perimeter College, 1994-1995
Adjunct Faculty, Clayton State University, 1993-1994
Instructor, Brevard Community College, 1992-1993
Graduate Assistant, Florida Institute of Technology, 1990-1992
Teacher, Mars Hill Bible School, 1988-1990
Teacher, Harding Academy, 1987-1988
Professional Membership:
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges