Carolyn K. Cuff, Ph.D.
Case Western Reserve, Dept. Chair/Professor
Dr. Cuff is currently chair of the department. She works with students interested in constructing mathematical models or statistical descriptions of decision making. Dr. Cuff also coordinates the statistics courses taught within the department and teaches the Probability and Statistics course for the majors. She is active in both the Mathematical Association of America and the American Statistical Association having recently held nationally elected positions in each. For the last several summers, Dr. Cuff has served on the leadership team for the Advanced Placement Statistics grading.Home Page
John P. Bonomo, Ph. D.
Purdue University, Associate Professor
Professor Bonomo teaches across the Computer Science curriculum, and most enjoys teaching the more mathematically intense courses such as Data Structures and Graphics. He is an active organizer and problem contributor to local and regional programming contests and has been Head Judge for the ACM East Regional Programming Contest since 2000. He was a judge and problem contributor for the international competition for the past 7 years, including Shanghai in April, 2005, Tokyo in March, 2007, and Banff, CA in April, 2008.
Barbara T. Faires, Ph.D.
Kent State, Professor
Dr. Faires teaches calculus, discrete mathematics, numerical analysis, capstone, as well as cluster classes with literature and with history. She advises teams of students who participate in the International Mathematical Contest in Modeling, in which Westminster is usually represented by at least two teams. Dr. Faires is active in the Mathematical Association of America, where she currently chairs two national committees; she has been First Vice President and has received the MAA Service Award, as well as the Section Award for Outstanding Teacher. At Westminster, she has been recognized as a Henderson Lecturer and with the Distinguished Faculty Award.
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Natacha Fontes-Merz Ph.D.
Kent State, Assistant Professor
Dr. Fontes-Merz teaches multivariable calculus and real analysis. She also helps students prepare for the Putnam Exam and is the advisor for Kappa Mu Epsilon, a mathematics honors society. Her research interests are approximation theory and complex analysis. Dr. Fontes-Merz is a 2005-2006 Project NExT fellow.
Terri L. Lenox, Ph.D.
University of Pittsburgh, Associate Professor
Dr. Lenox works with the Computer Information Systems majors at Westminster. She teaches Systems Analysis, Software Engineering, Database Management Systems and Human-Computer Interaction. Dr. Lenox is studying how Internet affects adjustment to college. She is also the co-director of the Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
Pamela A. Richardson, Ph.D.
University of Virginia, Assistant Professor
Dr. Richardson teaches calculus, linear algebra, abstract algebra, and topology. Her research interests are in nonassociative algebra, and in particular, she works with Jordan algebras and superalgebras. She is a puzzle enthusiast and is very interested in game theory and involving students in undergraduate research. Dr. Richardson is an active member of the Mathematical Association of America and is a Project NExT fellow.
C. David Shaffer, Ph.D.
University of Pittsburgh, Associate Professor
Dr. Shaffer teaches Operating Systems, Computer Languages, and the introductory CS courses; he also runs the Department UNIX lab. His research interests include object-oriented design principles, finite geometry and parallel computing. He is a robotics hobbyist and enjoys working with students on research projects.
