Juniata College - Math Department

Jon Zunkel '07
Peace Studies and Mathematics

Close interaction between students and faculty – a sense of community
Small class sizes: introductory classes under 30 students; upper level classes between 5 and 15 students
Most classes encourage teamwork and group study; all classes use technology such as Maple and Minitab
Flexible program, with opportunities for POEs in Mathematics, Mathematics/Secondary Education, or student-designed programs
Opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities: Conferences for undergraduates, international contest in math modeling, occasional math talks in colloquium series
Additional study possibilities encouraged: study abroad, including the Budapest Semesters in Mathematics; or MASS Program at Penn State for top students
Opportunity for strong students to earn Distinction in the POE by doing research in the senior year
Strong preparation for secondary school teaching – our graduates secure teaching jobs with ease
Solid preparation for careers (actuarial sciences, technological/computer related, financial analysis, others) and graduate study
Strong departmental relationships with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Information Technology and Computer Science

Mathematics