Student Research Presented is All About Numbers

University of Scranton undergraduate students majoring in mathematics and computer science, along with faculty from the Mathematics Department, presented research at two multi-state regional conferences. The research was conducted with faculty advisor Joseph Klobusicky, Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics, during the summers of 2023 and 2024 and was supported by grants from NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in Mathematical and Physical Sciences (LEAPS-MPS) grants.

Nicolas M. Hipolito, Scranton, a mathematics major, presented "A Crash Course in Quantum Tic-Tac-Toe" at the Eastern Pennsylvania/Delaware Section of the Mathematical Association of America's Conference, hosted at Penn State Abington in November. The research presentation demonstrated core concepts of quantum mechanics, looking at "superposition, entanglement and measurement" through "an engaging game which can demonstrate these concepts for all ages," according to the abstract.

Hipolito is a member of Pi Mu Epsilon, the national honor society for mathematics majors. He is also a recipient of the University's full-tuition Presidential Scholarship.

Ken Monks, Ph.D., professor of Mathematics at the University, presented "Proof Verification with Lurch" at the Mathematical Association of America's Sectional Conference as well.

Four University students presented at the 2024 New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Section Conference of the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), which took place at Rochester Institute of Technology in early November.

Alexander G. Dolce, West Babylon, New York, a mathematical sciences major, presented "Gradient flow of Voronoi diagrams with repulsion." He is a member of Pi Mu Epsilon, the national honor society for mathematics majors.

Ryan P. Lavelle, Belford, New Jersey, a computer science major, presented "Simulating T1 processes on Foams."

Bernard M. Scott, West Chester, a computer science major, presented "Analysis of disordered polygonal networks." He is a member of Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the only existing international honor society in the computing and information disciplines.

Ashlyn Urbanski, Pittston, a neuroscience and mathematical sciences double major presented "Turning function for regular polygons." She is also a recipient of the University's full-tuition Presidential Scholarship.

Dr. Klobusicky also presented "Disorder in foams and other 2-d microstructures" at the SIAM conference.

University of Scranton graduate student, Elif Onat '24, South Abington Township, who is currently pursing a master's degree in business analytics, attended the conference. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematical sciences and computer science from the University in 2024, and presented research at the SIAM sectional conference in 2023.

Additional information about undergraduate programs in mathematics at The University of Scranton can be found on the department's webpage.

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