The Numbers Don’t Lie
Muhlenberg’s Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics challenges students to work across disciplines, apply their knowledge through hands-on projects, and develop the technical and interpersonal skills to thrive in fields that are growing and evolving rapidly.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 09:43 AM
WATCH: WFMZ Highlights Muhlenberg Research Project
The College received a grant to explore the founding of the original Allentown Public Library, which opened in 1912. Sophia Framm ’24 and Yuyang (Hector) Chen ’23 worked as research assistants on the project.
Monday, July 1, 2024 01:10 PM
Joshua Barnett ’21 Is Programmed to Succeed
Barnett, who was a computer science major, makes an impact as one of the few software engineers at the biotech startup he joined after graduating.
Friday, March 1, 2024 02:45 PM
Two Muhlenberg Chemistry Students Conducted Summer Research at the University of Michigan
Lily Press ’24 and Riley Wexler ’24 took part in the National Science Foundation’s competitive Research Experiences for Undergraduates program.
Monday, August 21, 2023 00:37 PM
Undergraduate Research Led Conner Soderstedt ’23 to Pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry
Soderstedt, who will attend Duke University, is interested in the role that chemistry can play in the future of renewable energy.
Friday, August 4, 2023 08:01 AM
Tailgating as Networking
Tim Higgins ’23 G’24 used his connection with former fellow Muhlenberg football player Nick Tranguch ’02 to land a summer internship.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 10:30 AM
Benedict Kohler ’23 Discusses His Role With McKinsey & Company
Kohler, a computer science and mathematics double major and student-athlete on the tennis team at Muhlenberg, was hired as a software engineer for the global management consulting firm.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 08:03 AM
Celebrating the Class of 2023
The College’s Commencement honored graduates in a ceremony held in downtown Allentown’s PPL Center.
Monday, May 22, 2023 11:00 AM
This Is the Liberal Arts
At Muhlenberg, each student is exposed to a variety of ideas, ways of thinking and academic disciplines, regardless of what they end up declaring as a major. These stories demonstrate the power and potential of such an education.
Friday, May 5, 2023 00:33 PM
Mathematics Professor Earns Teaching Award
Truman Koehler Professor of Mathematics Linda McGuire was honored by the regional section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) that serves eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Thursday, April 20, 2023 04:50 PM
Senior Math Major Finds Her Place at Muhlenberg
Regina Lau ’23, who presented her research at the world’s largest math conference in January, describes how the resources she found on campus helped her thrive at the College.
Friday, March 17, 2023 08:19 AM
Transfer Student Finds Opportunities to Conduct Research at Muhlenberg and Present It to Mathematicians From Around the Globe
Amanda Sodl ’23 and two classmates presented their research project at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Boston, the biggest math conference in the world.
Friday, February 24, 2023 02:33 PM
Five Students, Three Faculty Participate in World’s Largest Mathematics Conference
The students and faculty presented their research at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Boston.
Friday, January 13, 2023 00:57 PM
Muhlenberg’s Revamped Winter Break Externship Program Launches
Students have the opportunity to make connections and explore potential careers between semesters.
Friday, December 23, 2022 09:50 AM
Pushing Boundaries
Seniors culminate their Dana Scholars honors program with presentations highlighting their interdisciplinary research.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 11:36 AM
Celebrating the Class of 2022
The College’s 174th Commencement honored graduates in a ceremony held in downtown Allentown’s PPL Center.
Sunday, May 22, 2022 06:00 PM
Pair of Seniors Wins Programming Competition
Ryan Hebert ’22, a computer science major, and Jonah Silverman ’22, a mathematics major and statistics minor, were the second Muhlenberg team to win since 2019.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 04:20 PM
From Mules to Giants
Two young alumni, who studied computer science and mathematics as student-athletes at Muhlenberg, are applying their analytical skills behind the scenes with an NFL team.
Monday, March 21, 2022 09:19 AM
New Mathematics Course Creates Opportunity to Elicit Social Change
A new course taught by Truman L. Koehler ’24 Professor in Mathematics Linda McGuire is one of the mathematics & computer science department’s latest efforts designed to address issues of equity, diversity and inclusion in the discipline.
Thursday, March 10, 2022 03:55 PM
Muhlenberg Announces Faculty Promotions
Eleven members of the faculty were recently granted tenure and promoted to associate professor by the Board of Trustees on the recommendation of President Kathleen Harring.
Monday, February 28, 2022 03:07 PM
Powerful Outcomes: Michele Fromel ’18
Independent research, faculty mentors and internship opportunities provided Michele Fromel with the strong foundation she needed to succeed in a chemical engineering Ph.D. program.
Thursday, January 13, 2022 05:03 PM
All In: Celebrating Notable Women in Mathematics
Truman L. Koehler ’24 Professor of Mathematics Linda McGuire helped shepherd a unique playing card project that puts a spotlight on women mathematicians, both past and present.
Monday, December 13, 2021 10:30 AM
Emily Ledesma ’20 Is Awarded Prestigious Teaching Fellowship
The Pennsylvania Woodrow Wilson (WW) Teaching Fellows program prepares recent graduates for STEM education careers.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 09:01 AM
London Coding
Benedict Kohler ’23 is using his computer science and mathematics majors in his summer software engineer internship.
Monday, August 9, 2021 11:46 AM
Math Professor Helps Students Find a Home in Her Field
By creating a mathematical biography and a mathematical family tree, students of Truman L. Koehler ’24 Professor in Mathematics Linda McGuire have an opportunity to reflect upon their mentors and personal experiences with the discipline.
Friday, July 2, 2021 08:23 AM
Muhlenberg Hosts First In-Person Commencement Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Began
The College’s 173rd Commencement celebrated the Class of 2021 in a pair of socially distanced ceremonies held in downtown Allentown.
Monday, May 24, 2021 09:35 PM
‘Door Opening’ Experiences
Students in Professor Gretchen Gotthard’s Lab perform research, present at conferences and co-author articles in academic journals.
Monday, March 29, 2021 09:00 AM
Out of This World
Pamela Campbell ’01, a mechanical engineer at Lockheed Martin, works in the propulsion group on some spacecraft bound for Earth orbit and some for deep space exploration.
Monday, March 8, 2021 10:51 AM
Why I Study ... Auction Theory
Associate Professor of Mathematics Will Gryc shares how a workshop got him interested in this real-world-applicable discipline.
Thursday, March 4, 2021 01:57 PM
Muhlenberg Announces 2020 Faculty Rising Scholar Award Recipients
The awards were presented at the College's 2020 Honors Convocation.
Monday, May 4, 2020 02:31 PM
Transforming Technology
James Custer Jr. ’15 scores a big win with his first scientific publication—and aims to fuse science and business to create world-changing applications.
Friday, April 17, 2020 08:30 AM
Muhlenberg Students Present at Mathematics Conference
Three students shared their research at the Joint Mathematics Meeting's Student Research Poster Session in Denver, Colorado, this January.
Friday, March 6, 2020 09:41 AM
Muhlenberg Showcases Global Research
Muhlenberg students presented global education research at the annual LVAIC Global Student Conference.
Saturday, February 29, 2020 08:30 AM