Montana State University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Montana State University
P.O. Box 172400
Bozeman, MT 59717-2400

Tel: (406) 994-3601
Fax: (406) 994-1789
Location: 2-214 Wilson Hall

Department Chair

Dr. Ken Bowers

math@math.montana.edu

Undergraduate Reaearch

Recent Undergraduate Research Projects: 

  • Synchronization of Biochemical Oscillators - Shuai Zhao (2010)
  • Online Survey Methods for Evaluating Mathematics Coaching - Autumn Laughbaum (2009-2010)
  • Animated Statistical Graphics using R - Autumn Laughbaum (2009-2010)
  • An Investigation of Explicit and Implicit Methods for the Numerical Solution of Parabolic Partial Differential Equations - Brandon Bell (2009)
  • Applications of Symbolic Software in Mathematics - Ashley Johnson (2009)
  • Asymptotic Structures in One-Dimensional Quasicrystals - Matt Beamer (2008-2009)
  • Sensitivity Computations for a Mathematical Model of Obesity-related Inflammation - Garret Vo (2008-2009)
  • Capturing and Storing Carbon Dioxide - Bovard Tiberi (2008)
  • Modeling Stream Flow with High School Algebra - Karli Madison (2008)
  • Modeling Carbon Sequestration - Kelly Alsup (2008)
  • Characteristics of Good Teaching by GTAs in Precalculus - Nate Mussetter (2007)
  • Clustering Methods for Murdoch's Logistical Database - Amber Roche (2007)
  • Spatial Analysis of Drumlin Orientations - Chris Gilstrap (2007)
  • Understanding EOFs - Rory Peck (2007)
  • Evaluation of Accumulation Fluctuations on the Juneau Icefield in Relation to Mass Balance - Kevin Volkening (2007)
  • Correspondence Between the Spatial Position of the Hair and its Plane of Motion on the Cercus of the Cricket Acheta Domestica - LeeAnn Roberts (2006)
  • Spline Functions and Finite Element Bases - Andrew Dugdale (2006)
  • Reproducibility of the Spatial Pattern of Hairs across the Population of the Crickets Acheta Domestica - Samantha Dooley (2006)
  • Modeling the Hantavirus Infection in Deer Mice - Matt Welch (2005-2006)
  • Global Convergence for NCR Gene Regulation Models - Bovard Tiberi (2005)
  • Evaluating Statistical Methods to Test Spatial Association - Cale Davis (2005)
  • Montana Taoism - Scott Hyslop (2005)
  • NCR Gene Regulation in Yeast - Christopher Mischaikow (2004-2005)
  • EPR and ENDOR Analysis and Characterization of Defect Structures in Lithium Niobate and Lithium Tantalite - Robert Petersen (2004-2005)
  • Modeling the Olfactory System of a Locust - Collette Campion (2003-2004)
  • Geometric Criterion for Pisot Numbers - Shaun Ceci (2004-2005)
  • Clustering via Normalized Cut Using Annealing of the Information Distortion - Collette Campion (2003-2004)
  • Realizations of Gravitational Wave Astronomy - Seth Timpano (2003-2004)
  • Modeling the Response of a Cricket Afferent Neuron to Wind Stimuli - Eric Siegfried (2003-2004)
  • Quantitative Methods for Monitoring Weed Biocontrol Impact - Cale Davis (2003-2004)
  • Optimal Design of Mountain Bike Suspension Systems - Chris Dagel (2003-2004)
  • Reconstruction of Attractors from Time Series Representations of Integrate-and-Fire Neurons - Matt Holzer (2003-2004)
  • Physiological Consequences and Parental Roles in Eating Disorders - Cheryl Hitzeroth (2003-2004)
  • Information Distortion and Normalized Cut - Colette Campion (2003-2004)
  • Phase Locking in Integrate-and-Fire Neurons with Interspike Interval Threshold Modulation - Matt Holzer (2002-2003)
  • Information-Theoretical Models of Cricket Cercal Sensory Systems - Kristina Ferris (2002)
  • Mathematical Economic Models of the Financial Markets - Christi Freeman (2001-2002)
  • Assessment of Mathematical Logic: Abstract Patterns and Familiar Contexts - Kay Kirkpatrick (2001-2002)
  • Noncommutative Shilov Boundary of Operator Spaces - Kay Kirkpatrick (2001-2002)
  • Modeling HIV Infection Dynamics with Delay Equations - Kay Kirkpatrick (2000)
  • Multi-Order Slitless EUV Spectrograph (MOSES)
  • Competition Model for Viral Inhibition of HIV
  • Forced Van der Pol Equation
  • Dimension Groups and Orbit Equivalence
  • Modeling of Biofilm Growth
  • Modeling of Neuron Response to Wind Stimuli
  • Neuroinformatics Tools for Understanding Complex Neural Systems
  • Absolute and Relative Refractory Periods for Integrate-and-Fire Neurons
  • Reliability of Neurons and Phase Locking

 



Updated: 08/01/2011