Mathematics: Related Content
![Swagatta Datta ’23](/sites/default/files/styles/alumni_story_300x225/public/sources/stories/swagatta-datta-23.jpeg?itok=eTQ78Ptq)
Eratosthenes of Cyrene was the first person to prove that the earth was a sphere and to calculate its circumference. Swagatta Datta ’23, who studied theoretical mathematical physics at Bennington, is following in his footsteps. Only Datta is interested in the universe.
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A Simulation Model of Plants in a Heterogeneous World
Thesis by Mieke Vrijmoet '16
![Image of Josef Mundt](/sites/default/files/styles/alumni_story_300x225/public/sources/faculty/MundtJosef_320x230px.jpg?itok=iYFL7sA8)
Josef Mundt is a mathematician whose interests lie in the visualization of data, building mathematical confidence and connections, and helping others think of mathematics as an art form.
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Morics trained in combinatorics and his work now focuses on the intersections of mathematics and the social sciences, such as game theory, problems of fair division, and voting. His main interest is in how students learn mathematical concepts, leading to innovations in curriculum design.
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Carly Briggs’ mathematical research in algebraic combinatorics involves using combinatorial objects to encode information about complex structures. In the classroom, she uses collaborative, active learning methods to make mathematics inclusive and accessible.
![Image of Tim Kane](/sites/default/files/styles/alumni_story_300x225/public/sources/faculty/Kane%2CTim_320x230px.jpg?itok=1Ta0jaGA)
Timothy Kane approaches mathematics with a classic perspective, considering its historical and theoretical development a universal human endeavor. He has been active in restorative justice through the Prison Education Initiative.
![Image of Andrew McIntyre](/sites/default/files/styles/alumni_story_300x225/public/sources/faculty/mcintyre-andrew_320x230px.jpg?itok=rt1aJylF)
Andrew McIntyre’s mathematical research concerns problems in geometry related to mathematical physics. His teaching is student centered and historically driven.
![Image of Kathryn Montovan](/sites/default/files/styles/alumni_story_300x225/public/sources/faculty/MontovanKathryn_320x230px.jpg?itok=eLydWEro)
Kathryn Montovan uses mathematical modeling and analysis to understand complex ecosystem interactions and to discover the potential evolutionary causes of insect and animal behaviors. Her teaching is based on active learning techniques and is focused on engaging students of all levels in authentic mathematical inquiry.