Mathematics
Minor
Imagine if you could speak the language of the universe. Math forms the foundation of countless other disciplines, and to understand this universal code is to pass into the unfolding secrets of the physical world. Creativity leads to new discoveries, like a series of puzzles that reward your curiosity with the experience of revelation.
Most people think of math as arithmetic, algebra, and maybe some geometry. Mathematics is so much more diverse! Mathematicians employ mind-stretching creativity, disciplined critical thinking, and logical structures to solve problems and explore new ways of thinking.
Whether you want to study the secrets of genetics, solar energy, or machine learning, mathematics is the doorway to some of the most exciting careers in the world.
By minoring in Math, you’ll progress from a procedural and computational understanding of mathematics to a broad understanding encompassing logical reasoning, generalization, abstraction, and formal proof. As you learn, you’ll begin to see the beauty and wide utility of mathematics and its applications.
See how Math students put our education into action
Work
You can work on any crew as a student but many Mathematics students choose to be on crews such as:
- ITS
- Data Science
- Accounting Office
Popular Courses
Applied Statistics
In the first of two-courses in statistics, you’ll learn how to use statistics in real-world situations to gain insight into often complex data sets and how to present and discuss their results. You’ll use the R open-source software programming language to learn data visualization and analysis, which is an industry standard tool for today’s market.
Principles of Computer Science with Python
You’ll learn the fundamental principles of modern structured and object-oriented programming including computer and programming basics, data types, control structures, functions/methods, classes and objects, data structures, graphics and an introduction to algorithms.
Holly Rosson, Ph.D.
Research Interests
- Mathematical Modeling and Data Science with applications to environmental sustainability and social justice.
“I love the diverse interests of students, faculty, and staff at Warren Wilson.”
Gretchen W. Whipple, Ph.D.
Research Interests
- Math Pedagogy
- Math Anxiety
- Ordered Algebraic Structures
“Warren Wilson students challenge me to be my best. They are curious, they ask questions. They have their own ideas about ‘what’, and offer the opportunity to explore in learning the ‘why’ and ‘how.’”
Christopher Potvin, Ph.D.
Research Interests
- Topological Data Analysis
- Algebraic Topology
- Hypergraphs
“Working with students is my biggest passion. I think my motto as a long time summer camp counselor and director sums up my teaching philosophy pretty well: Camp is for the campers!”
“The willingness to roll up my sleeves and step into a situation of uncertainty with a growth mindset was the most important lesson. I believe in entropy, everything changes… those who can embrace change beyond their comfort zones can succeed in ways that will surprise even themselves.”
Phillip Weber
(he/him)
Agile Coach and Technical Program Manager
Major, Minor, Concentration, Crews
- Agile Coach and Technical Program Manager
- Crew: Pool Crew
“The collaborative relationship with professors, the student crew system where we took ownership of campus problems, and the freedom to experiment in both work and education – these all mirror the principles I now thrive on in startup environments. It’s not just what we learned, but how we learned it that prepared me for a career in technology and AI.”
Michael Fink
(he/him)
Senior AI Software Engineer at Six Robotics in Norway
Major, Minor, Concentration, Crews
- Mathematics Major
- Crews: Biology, Mathematics