Department News: On Wednesday, October 28, the Mathematics Department was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Diane Pugmire. Professor Pugmire was a wonderful teacher, colleague, and person, and she will be sincerely missed by all.
From data mining to forensics, mathematics is the language of choice for an increasing number of disciplines. The scientist, the engineer, the actuary, the financial planner -- all use algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics. But also the voter needs to understand these concepts too, perhaps at a less advanced level, to reach informed decisions about issues ranging from utility rates and retirement saving to information security and global warming.
