Mathematics and Computer Science Faculty


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.
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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 Tokyo in March, 2007; Banff, CA in April, 2008; and Stockholm, Sweden in April, 2009.

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Barbara T. Faires, Ph.D.


Professor of Mathematics Emerita

After over 33 years of service to the Westminster community, Dr. Faires retired in June, 2009.  She is currently Secretary-Elect of the Mathematics Association of America at the national level.

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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.

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David Offner, Ph.D.


Carnegie Mellon University , Assistant Professor

Dr. Offner will be joining our staff this fall.  Additional information to follow.
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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.

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Pamela A. Richardson, Ph.D.


University of Virginia, Assistant Professor

Dr. Richardson teaches calculus, linear algebra, capstone, 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. 

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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.

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Warren D. Hickman, Ph.D.


Professor of Mathematics Emeritus

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