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Mathematics Department
Faculty
| Ron Smith Associate Professor of Mathematics Ph.D., University of Tennessee Department Chair 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:
Mathematics Instructor, Bloom Carroll High School, Carroll, OH 2003-25
Professional Licenses:
Professional Membership:
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)
Research Interests:
| James Burk Assistant 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:
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
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
| Byron Howell Instructor of Mathematics Ph.D., Northcentral University HU Box 10764 Searcy, AR 72149 501-279-4510 bhowell@harding.edu |
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EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Business Administration, Northcentral University, 2010
M.B.A. Business Administration, Houston Baptist University, 1996
M.S. Mathematics, University of Arkansas, 1978
B.A. Mathematics, Harding University, 1975
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Mathematics Instructor, Harding University, 2017-Present
Mathematics Adjunct Instructor, Harding University, 2017
MBA Adjunct Instructor, Harding University & Freed-Hardeman University, 2006-Present
Consulting IT Project Manager, Sun Microsystems & Oracle, 1997-2017
Manager (S/W Dev, Tech Support, IT & Operations), IMSL & Visual Numerics, 1986-1997
Mathematics & Graphics Software Developer, IMSL, 1981-1986
Engineer, Ford Motor Company, 1978-1981
Mathematics & Biology Instructor, Cabot School System, Cabot, AR 1975-1976
PROFESSIONAL Certifications:
Arkansas Mathematics & Biology Secondary Teaching Certification
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (2003-Present)
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
Associate Provost, Harding University, 2011
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2006
Associate Professor Mathematics, Harding University, 2000
Research Interests:
| Travis Thompson Professor of Mathematics Ph.D., University of Arkansas Dean of the College of Sciences 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-Present
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
