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Dr. Steven A. Schonefeld

Rank: Associate Professor
Department: Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Office: Best Hall
Phone: 260.665.4245
E-mail: schonefelds@tristate.edu
Education: B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Purdue University)
Bio:

Dr. Steven Schonefeld is an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. At TSU for 27 years, he has taught calculus, differential equations, applied math, pre-calculus, numerical analysis, and linear algebra. He earned his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees from Purdue University. Schonefeld is the head of the high school math competitions in the area, organizing nearly 200 future mathematicians. In his free time, he enjoys focusing his attention on his artistic abilities which include wood carving and graphic/computer art.

Internal Accomplishments (service)

• Using the Computer Algebra System, DERIVE, as an aid to teaching calculus
• Using DE TOOLS (provided on a CD with our Differential Equations book) to help the students understand differential equations
• Member of the Faculty Ethics Committee
• Coordinator of the Tri-State High School Mathematics Competition

External Accomplishments/Activities

• Attended the Dresden International Symposium of Technology and its Integration into Mathematics Education, July 20-23, 2006 in Dresden, Germany. Gave a talk at this Symposium
• Attended the fall Indiana Section meeting of the MAA at Manchester College on October 27, 2007
• Served as a judge at the Regional Science Fair held at Tri-State University

 


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