Brigham Young University. Department of Mathematics
Dates
- Existence: 1921-
Administrative History
The Department of Mathematics (1921- ) is responsible for teaching courses related to mathematics at Brigham Young University.
The Department of Mathematics was formed in 1921 in the College of Arts and Sciences as part of a division of the earlier Department of Mathematics and Physics. It was later transferred to the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences in 1954, and to the current College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences in 1973. The department provides instruction in the field of mathematics. Chairs have included Carl F. Eyring (1921-1929, 1931-1937, 1939-1951), Milton Marshall (1929-1931, 1938, and 1953-1957), Harvey J. Fletcher (1958-1963), Kenneth J. Hillam (1964-1978), Peter A. Crawley (1978-1990), Donald W. Robinson (1990-1995), Peter W. Bates (1993-1995), Gerald M. Armstrong (1995-1998), Wayne W. Barrett (1998-2001), Lynn E. Garner (2001-2007), Tyler J. Jarvis (2007-2012), and Robin O. Roundy (2012- ).
Citation:
Department of Mathematics records, 1978-2006BYU organizational history, via WWW, Sept. 13, 2013 (Department of Mathematics; est. 1921 in College of Arts and Sciences; previously known as Department of Mathematics and Physics; transferred to College of Physical and Engineering Sciences, 1954; transferred to College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences in 1973; provided instruction in mathematics; chairs included Carl F. Eyring (1921-1929, 1931-1937, 1939-1951), Milton Marshall (1929-1931, 1938, and 1953-1957), Harvey J. Fletcher (1958-1963), Kenneth J. Hillam (1964-1978), Peter A. Crawley (1978-1990), Donald W. Robinson (1990-1995), Peter W. Bates (1993-1995), Gerald M. Armstrong (1995-1998), Wayne W. Barrett (1998-2001), Lynn E. Garner (2001-2007), Tyler J. Jarvis (2007-2012), and Robin O. Roundy (2012- ))
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Brigham Young University applied number theory news
Newsletter containing progress reports, articles on computer systems, and the computation center, January 20, 1959 to March 6, 1961.
Department of Mathematics audit report, 1984
Contains an audit report for the department reporting on its programs and status. Item dates from 1984.
Department of Mathematics chair records, 1959-2004
Contains various records from the Department of Mathematics, mostly including newspaper clippings, department notes, and correspondence. Materials date from between 1959 and 2004.
Department of Mathematics chair records
Contains papers, correspondence, notes, and photographs regarding teaching, research, and administration at Brigham Young University. The correspondence deals with various university matters.
Department of Mathematics faculty meeting minutes and correspondence, 1978-2000
Contains meeting minutes and correspondence from faculty meetings within the department. Materials date from between 1978 and 2000.
Department of Mathematics printed materials, 1963-1978
Faculty Meeting minutes, forms and form letters, and reports.
Department of Mathematics records
Collection of files from the Department of Mathematics including meeting minutes, correspondence, and financial records concerning scholarships and awards, audit report, faculty meetings, gifts and grants, and software licensing.
Department of Mathematics records of grants and gifts, 1996-1999
Contains letters of thanks, financial records, correspondence, and other records of gifts and grants donated to the department. Materials date from between 1996 and 1999.
Department of Mathematics records of scholarships and awards, 1992-2006
Contains submission forms, correspondence, financial records, and purchase orders relating to scholarships and awards in the department. Materials date from between 1992 and 2006.
Department of Mathematics records on software licensing, 1989-1996
Contains financial records, certificates of licensing, correspondence, and other materials relating to software licensing. Materials date from between 1989 and 1996.
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