2007 K-State Undergraduate Lecture Series in Mathematics
Lectures by eight mathematics alumni, a visiting professor, a Peace Corps representative, and three of our faculty and staff were the highlights of the 2007 Undergraduate Lecture Series in Mathematics at Kansas State University.Barbara Heiman, B. S. in Mathematics '72, M. S. in Mathematics '78, and Ph. D. in Mathematics '81, provided an introduction to the use of Mathematical Modeling and simulation in a modern aerospace company and showed how one's mathematical and statistical training might be used. She gave a missle flyout model and four radar signal models and showed how to improve the models by using pulse compression and correlation and doppler processing with fast Fourier transforms. Barbara is an Engineering Fellow for Raytheon Corporation in Tucson.
Jace Kohlmeier, B. S. in Mathematics and B. S. in Computer Science '99, gave a talk entitled Careers in Quantitative Finance. He described statistical investing for one of the world's largest hedge funds, career options on Wall Street and beyond using math degrees, and the desired skill set in math, economics, and computer science. Jace is an Investment Analyst for Citadel Investments Group in Chicago.
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Mark Lesperance, B. S. in Mathematics '90 and M. S. in Mathematics '91, gave A Delicious Introduction to Auto Rates and the Actuarial Profession. He described some great opportunities to utilize math and statistics in an actuarial career. He outlined the types of problems that actuaries solve and used snack packs of M&M's to help explain the complexities of auto insurance pricing. Mark prices crop insurance and develops new products as a casualty actuary working for Producers Agricultural Insurance Company in Amarillo, Texas.
Roger Bey visited Kansas State and gave a lecture on Careers in Finance for Mathematics Majors. Roger is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Finance and Operations Research at the University of Tulsa.
Lajean Sedlacek described The Peace Corps. Lajean is a campus representative for the Peace Corps.
Dave Auckly spoke on Undergraduate Research. Marianne Korten spoke on How To Be the Best Math Student You Can Be. Dave and Marianne are professors of mathematics at K-State. Karl Kandt spoke on The Career Fair, Internships, and Co-op Work Experiences. Karl Is assistant director of Career and Employment Services at K-State.