Associate Professor at the

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Department of Mathematical Sciences.


Learn about the
Master of Science Degree
in Mathematics.

Learn about the
Bachelor's Degree
in Mathematics
 
Sample four year schedules: 
B.S. in Math
B.S. in Math and Physics.
B.S. in Math and Computer Science.


Here are some pictures of the new arrivals.


Spring 2003 Classes

Math 200X Calculus I
MWRF 8:00-9:00
208 Gruening

Math 308 Abstract Algebra
MWF 2:15-3:15
104 Chapman


Past Teaching Adventures

Fall 2002Math 404 Topology and Math 631 Modern Algebra

Spring 2002Math 202X Calculus III and Math 302 Differential Equations

Fall 2001 Math 655 Algebraic Topology

Spring 2001Math 422, Applied Analysis II and Math 490, Senior Seminar

Fall 2000Math 201X, Calculus II and Math 421, Applied Analysis

Spring 2000: Math 201X, Calculus II and Math 305, Geometry

Fall 1999:  Math 314, Linear Algebra and Math 460, Mathematical Modeling


Research

My research interests include:

1. Arrangements of Hyperplanes.
2. Cohomology of Sheaves on a Partially ordered Set.  
3. Incidence Algebras.
4. Graph Polynomials.
For more information see my (still under construction) research page.


Here are some pictures I have taken on various trips.




Alaska is a beautiful place to live. We are currently enjoying perfect conditions for cross country skiing.

Fairbanks winters really aren't that bitter.  The current temperature is

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for Fairbanks, AK forecast


For more information on Alaska Weather visit the Alaska Climate Research Center.


At the far eastern end of midwest lives my friend Ann. Currently its

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For contrast, here's the weather where my brother lives.

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I like to keep a weather eye on the rest of my family in

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They're pretty convinced that my belief that "Anything above zero is warm" is pretty crazy.


To see what is happening in Solor System Exploration visit the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.




Here is a link to the 
Official MST3K Website.


I am also a fan of the original Star Trek TV show. Checkout this informative site.
I especially like the  "Balance of Terror" Episode.


 
 



E-mail: ffjjw@uaf.edu

I have now posted this year's correct 2001 NCAA Men's Tournament predictions.

For an example of my (sad lack of) prognosticating prowess, see my 2000 NCAA Men's Tournament predictions.

Last update: 7 July, 2001


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