Donald Vestal
Associate Professor/Coordinator
Biography
Dr. Vestal grew up in Colorado, then spent several years in Missouri, before finally locating to Brookings, South Dakota.
Education
- Ph.D. in mathematics | University of Colorado, Boulder | 1998
- M.S. in mathematics | Colorado State University | 1992
- B.S. in mathematics | Colorado State University | 1990
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Interests
- Ramsey theory
- Operations research
Academic Responsibilities
- Graduate program coordinator
- Operations research (MATH 475, MATH 575, MATH 675)
- Abstract Algebra (MATH 413)
Committees and Professional Memberships
- Mathematical Association of America
- American Mathematical Association
- Pi Mu Epsilon
- Kappa Mu Epsilon
Research and Scholarly Work
Areas of Research
- Ramsey Theory on the Integers
- Operations Research
Awards and Honors
- Engineering Academic Advisor of the Year, 2013
- Recipient of the Jesse Lee Myers Excellence in Teaching Award, 2003
Grants
National Science Foundation CSEMS—Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship grant # 0324082, entitled “Computer Science and Mathematics Scholarship Program.” Total award of $294,200, funded September 2003.
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