Program Overview

Mathematics, B.A., B.S.

The Mathematics program at Whitworth University is designed to develop the skills necessary for solving both applied and theoretical math problems. Through this process, students will encounter the beauty and power of mathematics.

Program Overview

The major begins with problems that require quantitative strategies and methods to find solutions. As students progress, they will develop higher-level, logical problem-solving skills by constructing coherent arguments and writing computer code. This major will equip students to analyze problems and then consider methods and tools available for solving them. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to solve real-world problems through the application of mathematics.

Why Major in Mathematics at Whitworth?

• Get to know professors through research opportunities, study abroad programs, and department events.
• Develop critical-thinking skills through analysis, reasoning, evaluation, decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Discover career paths through the Career & Vocation Seminar, visiting workplaces and learning about options available to math majors.
• Apply math to other areas of interest by double majoring, opening doors to unique career possibilities.
• Learn to work with data, analyzing it, extending patterns, and making logical arguments about its significance.
• Have fun and build community with fellow students through clubs, service-learning opportunities, and social events.
• Connect faith with learning, incorporating worldview into classes, such as considering the link between miracles and probability.

Faculty

• Associate Professor Diana Schepens specializes in general applied math.
• Associate Professor Nathan Moyer specializes in pure math.
• Associate Professor Martha Gady specializes in math education and statistics.

Career Outcomes

Our mathematics graduates have made successful careers in:

• Education
• Business
• Finance
• Government Recent job placements include:
  • Marika Witt, technical solutions engineer, Epic Middle East, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Hannah Edstrom, math teacher, McKnight Middle School, Renton, Wash.
  • Andrew Dodge, biostatistician, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
  • Flannery Ho, math teacher, Virgil I. Grissom High School, Huntsville, Ala.
  • Hannah Gamiel, development director, Cyan, Spokane
  • Katie Olleman, bridge designer, Washington State Department of Transportation
  • Dalton Rowland, science and technology specialist, Spokane Public Schools
  • Josif Ilisoi, vice president, Agman Partners, Chicago

Further Studies

Our recent mathematics graduates have furthered their studies in top graduate programs at institutions including:

• University of Washington
• Washington State University
• University of Oregon
• Oregon State University
• University of Idaho
• North Carolina State University
• University of Colorado
• Rennsselaer Polytechinic Institute
• Michigan State University
• University of Illinois
• University of California Davis
• Montana State University

Opportunities Outside the Classroom

• Tutor Whitworth students in the math lab to develop teaching skills.
• Apply for a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at competitive institutions.
• Participate in national competitions like the Putnam and Kryptos.
• Join the Math History study abroad program to explore the development of mathematical ideas in England, France, and Germany.

Related Majors

• Applied Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Education
• Physics
• Engineering
• Chemistry

By pursuing a degree in Mathematics at Whitworth University, students embark on a journey that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing them for a wide range of career paths and further academic pursuits.