Academics

Department Awards

Faculty Awards

There is a rich history of awards for the members of the Department of Mathematics. Here is a sample of them.

Publication Awards

The published research and pedagogical work of our faculty have been recognized by national mathematical associations and prestigious journals. Department winners of outstanding publication awards include:

Travis Kowalski, Chauvenet Prize, 2021
(MAA’s highest award for mathematical expository writing)
Travis Kowalski, George Pólya Award, 2017
(Outstanding Paper in the College Mathematics Journal)
Kyle Caudle, Peter Holmes Prize, 2015
(Best Paper award from Teaching Statistics)
Karen Braman, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematicians Outstanding Paper Winner, 2005
Roger Johnson, C. Oswald George Prize, 2003
(Best Article in Teaching Statistics)
Roger Johnson, C. Oswald George Prize, 2001
(Best Article in Teaching Statistics), 2001
Don Teets and Dr. Karen Whitehead, Carl B. Allendoerfer Award, 2000
(Outstanding Paper in Mathematics Magazine)

Teaching Awards

Department faculty pride themselves on high-quality teaching, and have been awarded for it. The Bernard A. Ennenga Award was established to recognize South Dakota Mines faculty who demonstrate teaching in teaching and motivating students. Department recipients of the Ennenga Award include

Donna Kliche, 2015
Travis Kowalski, 2014
Julie Dahl, 2011
Laura Geary, 2006
Roger Johnson, 2005
Donald Teets, 2003
Antonette Logar, 1996

The Burton W. Jones Distinguished Teaching Award is awarded the Mathematical Association of America to recognize mathematicians its Rocky Mountain Section for extraordinary success in University teaching. Department recipients of the Burton Award include:

Travis Kowalski, 2019
Donald Teets, 2004

South Dakota Mines Presidential Award for Outstanding Professor

The Presidential Award for Outstanding Professor was established to recognize South Dakota Mines faculty members who demonstrate a sustained record of outstanding overall accomplishments at South Dakota Mines. Department recipients of this award include:

Edward Corwin, 2002
Antonette Logar, 1997
Professor Roger Opp, 1985
Professor Al Grimm, 1983
Professor David Ballew, 1981

Service Awards

Department faculty give back to the campus and the community. Department recipients of service recognition include:

Debra Bienert, Guy March Medal (South Dakota Mines Alumni Associate Award), 2021
Antonette Logar, Guy March Medal (South Dakota Mines Alumni Associate Award), 2019
Antonette Logar, MacDonald Mentoring Award from Tau Beta Pi, 2016
Antonette Logar, Virginia Simpson (South Dakota Mines Service to the Community Award), 2015
Julie Dahl, Virginia Simpson (South Dakota Mines Service to the Community Award), 2007

Math Alumni Awards

The Outstanding Recent Graduate Program was established in 1984 to honor South Dakota Mines graduates who have achieved exemplary career progress and recognition within ten years of their graduation. Mathematics graduates recognized for this award include:

Melody Alsaker (Math 2010), 2020
Jessica Kraft (Math 2009), 2019
Anna Dahl (Math 2008), 2018
Chester Ismay (Math 2006), 2017
Daniel Rausch (CSC and Math 2006), 2017
Sofiya Cherni (Math 2005), 2016
Matthew Colvin (Math and ChemE 2005), 2015
Darryn Frafford (Math 2003), 2014
Erin Landguth (Math 2002), 2013
Kathleen Barnes (Math 2001), 2012
Troy McVay (Math 1996), 2007
Patricia Cihak (Math 1990), 2001
Nick Mykris (Math 1978), 1985

The Centennial 100 Award recognized the achievements of the top 100 alumni of South Dakota Mines alumni during its centennial anniversary celebration in 1985. Math alumni who were honored include:

Martin Marsden (Math 1959), 1985
Ronald Peterson (Math 1968), 1985
Allan Peterson (Math 1963), 1985
Larry Schumaker (Math 1961), 1985

Math Student Awards

Every year, each the Department of Mathematics selects up to two students to honor as Outstanding Seniors. These students are recognized for the academic achievements and department service during the annual South Dakota Mines Honors Convocation. Outstanding Math Seniors include:

Matthew Phillips, 2020
Aaron Campbell, 2019
Ryan Waggener, 2018
Matthew Dyke, 2017
Caitlin Taggart, 2016
Rashyll Leonard, 2016
Christopher Cody, 2014
Eric Larsen, 2014
Tristin Lehmann, 2012
John Myers, 2011
Cody Alsaker, 2010
Melody Dodd, 2010
Barry Longden, 2009
Adam Grajkowski, 2008
Jill Anderson, 2007
Ben Edwards, 2006
Chester Ismay, 2006
Matthew Colvin, 2005
Anthony Gervasi, 2004
Darryn Frafford, 2003
Matthew Dahl, 2003
Ryan Coldwell, 2002
Nathan Sachs, 2002
Brenda Manley, 2001
Kathleen Peterson, 2001
Jason Israelson, 2000
Preston Schneider, 2000
Amanda Sampson, 1999
Stephanie Vogel, 1999
Carissa Torkelson, 1998

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science started the Student Leadership Hall of Fame program in 2013 to honor students for outstanding contributions of leadership in regard to department activities. Math student inductees include: