Faculty Profile
Jennifer Schaefer
(she/her/hers)Professor of Mathematics (2008)
Contact Information
Tome Scientific Building Room 236
717-245-1402
Bio
Jennifer Schaefer began her career at Dickinson College after receiving her Ph.D. (2008) in mathematics at the University of Iowa. She is a theoretical mathematician whose research interests include the areas of modular representation theory and symmetric spaces of finite groups. Schaefer’s scholarship also explores pedagogical topics, such as writing in the discipline and first-year seminars. Her most recent project, Mathematical Themes in a First-Year Seminar, is a co-edited, contributed volume of over 30 chapters describing first-year seminars with mathematical themes taught at different institutions. She and her collaborators hope this book serves as a resource for other mathematics faculty tasked with teaching a first-year seminar.
Education
- B.S., University of North Dakota, 2003
- M.S., University of Iowa, 2004
- Ph.D., 2008
2023-2024 Academic Year
Fall 2023
MATH 211 Foundations of Higher Math
An introduction to fundamental mathematical concepts used in mathematics and computer science, with an emphasis on writing mathematical arguments. The course presents the principles of mathematical logic, sets, functions, and methods of proof. Prerequisite: 170 or COMP 130 or departmental placement. Offered every semester.
MATH 271 Differential Equations
Elementary methods of solutions of selected types of differential equations; solutions of systems of linear differential equations with constant coefficients; and a brief introduction to numerical methods and nonlinear systems. Includes a strong emphasis on applications. Prerequisite: 171 and 270. Offered in odd numbered fall semesters.
Spring 2024
MATH 211 Foundations of Higher Math
An introduction to fundamental mathematical concepts used in mathematics and computer science, with an emphasis on writing mathematical arguments. The course presents the principles of mathematical logic, sets, functions, and methods of proof. Prerequisite: 170 or COMP 130 or departmental placement. Offered every semester.