Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
PO Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372

Phone: 910.521.6244
Fax: 910.522.5755
Email: mathcs@uncp.edu

Location: Oxendine Science Building, Room 1233
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department history

Mathematics Department

By 1938, three year diplomas were being awarded by the college. By 1940, a fourth year had been added and the first class to graduate at Pembroke State University was in 1940. Three students studying mathematics were among those from the Class of 1940:

Mr. Dorsey V. Lowry
Major: Science, Mathematics, and History

Mr. Conard Oxendine
Major: Science and Mathematics

Mr. Joseph Sampson
Major: History and Mathematics

Mathematics and Computer Science Department

The first Computer Science course at Pembroke State University was offered in 1969. By 1979, a Computer Science track had been developled and approved. In 1982, the Mathematics Department was renamed the Mathematics and Computer Science Department. And a B.S. in Computer Science was offered beginning in 1986.

Mathematics Education

In 1985 Pembroke State University became the second school in the state to offer a Master's Degree in Mathematics Education.

Department Chairs

	Dr. Steven Bourquin has served as Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department from 2007 through 2011 and since 2012. B.S.E.E., M.S. and Ph.D. Ohio University

	Dr. Charles Lillie served as Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department from 2011 through 2012. B.S. in Electrical Engineering University of Southwestern Louisiana M.B.A. in Management Florida State University Ph.D. in Computer Engineering University of Southwestern Louisiana

	Dr. William Campbell served as Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department from 2002 through 2007. B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in Mathematics University of Alabama

	Dr. Gilbert L. Sampson served as Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department from 1982 through 2002. B.S. in Mathematics Pembroke State College M.A. in Mathematics University of Arkansas Ph.D. in Mathematics New York University

	Dr. Charles Bass served from 1980 through 1983. B.S. and B.A. in Mathematics and German Carson-Newman College Ph.D. in Mathematics University of Tennessee

	Dr. James R. Krabill served from 1973 through 1980. He also served as the Director of the Computer Center. B.A. in Mathematics Miami University M.A. and Ph.D. in Mathematics Duke University

	Dr. Henry Tramer served from 1970 through 1973. B.S. in Physics Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute M.S. in Mathematics Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ph.D. in Mathematics John Hopkins University

	James A. Jacobs served from 1939 to 1942 as registrar and Chairman. After serving in World War II , he returned to the University in 1945 and resumed his duties as Chair until 1970. B.S. in Mathematics and Physics Murray State University M.ED. in Education Duke University

Updated: Friday, July 20, 2012

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