Mathematics grant

The Central State University – Department of Mathematics and Computer Science was recently awarded a Department of Education Grant for Improving Mathematics Instruction for STEAM Students (IMISS). The three-year award totaling $748,735 can be used for equipment, maintenance and staffing and will allow Central State University (CSU) to increase services to students.

According to CSU Assistant Professor of Math, Bhupendra Paudyal, Ph.D., the goals of this grant are to increase student success in college algebra and other mathematics courses and to increase STEAM retention.

The award allows for the establishment

of the full- fledged Mathematics Learning Center (MLC), which cost nearly $70,000. The recently furnished room comes complete with new computers and furniture. The Center will be located in room 134 of Henderson Hall, on the campus of Central State and will be staffed with a full-time coordinator, as well as more than 10 professional and peer tutors to help students with math courses.

Paudyal, serves as the Project Director for the grant. Before joining Central State University, he worked as a visiting faculty at Northern Arizona University and as an assistant professor at Lincoln University. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Toledo and his primary research interests lie in the areas of complex analysis and operator theory.

To learn more about the recent funding call 937-376-6363 or email: bpaudyal@centralstate.edu.

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