Mathematics

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Mathematics is the language in which the Universe is written.  At South Dakota Mines you will learn to compose in it.

Mathematics plays a fundamental role in science and engineering.  It provides models and equations to explain observable phenomena, and logical frameworks from which to abstract and explain them.  Mathematicians are critical thinkers trained in techniques to analyze and uncover solutions to a wide range of complex problems.

Mathematics at South Dakota Mines is a unique combination of theory, application, and computation ideally suited to the 21st century.  With its large number of electives, specialization options, and in-depth, year-long undergraduate research component, the program is rigorous and flexible for a career in industry or academia.  Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in 

Academic Excellence

Meet Our Faculty
South Dakota Mines Mathematics faculty are recognized nationally for their teaching excellence and research work. Prepare to be inspired by the cutting-edge curriculum, research, practical applications, and visionary thinking that these esteemed professors bring to the field. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and advancement as you learn.
Dr. Kyle Caudle

Dr. Kyle Caudle

With a background as a researcher, military officer, and statistical consultant, Dr. Caudle’s current research foci include time series analysis and forecasting and non-parametric density estimation of data streams. He is an active member of the South Dakota Mines Data Science Research Hub and co-coach of the Data Miners competition team. Dr. Caudle is an active student research advisor whose students have won several awards, including the 2015 Peter Holmes Prize.
Dr. Travis Kowalski

Dr. Travis Kowalski

Dr. Kowalski likes to play in the intersection of mathematics, art, culture, and history. His current research foci include formal power series theory and the arithmetrization of star polygons. His 2016 work The Sine of a Single Degree won both the 2017 George Polya Award and the 2021 Chauvenet Prize for mathematical writing. Dr. Kowalski is passionate about undergraduate education and was the 2019 recipient of the Mathematical Association of America’s Burton Jones Award for distinguished teaching.
Meet Our Faculty

Department Organizations

 

 The Data Miners is a student club that competes in regional data science and coding competitions.  Data Miners put their mathematical, statistical, and programming skills to the test to analyze data, forecast behavior, and create innovative solutions.  The team has won competitions at MUDAC, MinneAnalytics, the NASA Space App Hackathon, and others.  For information on joining, contact team coach Kyle Caudle.

Have more questions?

Department Head – Travis.Kowalski@sdsmt.edu
Program Assistant – Cathy.Durkin@sdsmt.edu

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501 East Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701