Leilani Armstrong
George McNaught Ewing Scholarship
This fund was established in 1991 in memory of Dr. George McNaught Ewing, George Lynn Cross Research Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. Dr. Ewing was a distinguished scholar and teacher in the field of applied analysis whose book on the Calculus of Variations became a standard reference in this field. Scholarships are awarded initially to incoming undergraduate students majoring in mathematics. The scholarship can be renewed annually if the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and continues as a mathematics major.
"Ever since I was a child, I have enjoyed math and excelled at it. It wasn't until taking AP calculus in high school that I realized I wanted to pursue further education in the field of mathematics.
"I had learned from a high school teacher that there is a profession called an actuary, where you can use mathematics to analyze risk in different companies. This intrigued me and is now what I aim to do with my mathematics degree.
"Of the classes I have had to take so far to complete my degree, I think I have most enjoyed the discrete math class that I am currently enrolled in."
Brody Schomaker
"My desire to become a mathematics major was first formed from my love for numbers and patterns when I was young. I always enjoyed working with statistics, and when I became older, I liked solving different problems and puzzles that involved mathematics, like sudoku, for example. This love of problem solving is what convinced me to take on mathematics as my major.
"One of the greatest aspects of being a math major would be the sense of comaraderie that I get being around and working with my fellow classmates to learn new things and solve various problems. In addition, the staff and professors at the mathematics department are always helpful and do a great job at presenting information in an interesting way that keeps me wanting to learn more.
"Lastly, after I get my degree, I plan on using it to try to help solve problems from around the world in order to help as many people as possible. I am honored to be a part of the mathematics department and look forward to my next few years here!"
Ryan Abbott
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