School of Arts & Sciences
Faculty for Math and Computer Science
Comprising the Math and Computer Science Department are faculty members (left to right):
- Dr. Tim Maharry (Mathematics) Department Chair
- Dr. Dena Walker (Mathematics)
- Mr. Evan Vaverka (Computer Science)
- Dr. Sheila Brintnall (Mathematics)
- Mr. Mark Bagley (Computer Science)
- Mr. Keenan Meeker (Mathematics)
- Dr. Mary Riegel (Mathematics)
Dr. Tim Maharry (Chair)
Professor of Mathematics
Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Beisel Family Endowed Chair in Mathematics
Phone: (580) 327-8583
Office: Shockley Hall 214
E-Mail: tjmaharry@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION:
- Ph.D. – Statistics, Oklahoma State University
- M.S. – Applied Mathematics, Oklahoma State University
- B.S. – Mathematics, Hastings College
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT:
- College Algebra
- Contemporary Math
- Statistics
- Math Models
- Probability & Statistics I
- Probability & Statistics II
- Calculus
NORTHWESTERN ROLES/ACTIVITIES:
- Campus Coordinator for the Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation in STEM (OK-SLAMP)
- Heartland BEST Robotics Co-Director
- MATHCOUNTS Competition Volunteer
- NW Regional Science Fair Volunteer
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- John Barton Award for Distinguished Teaching and Service, 2008
- Donovan Reichenberger Fundraising Award, 2017
Mark Bagley
Instructor of Computer Science
Phone: (580) 327-8604
Office: Shockley Hall 116
E-Mail: mabagley@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION:
- M.Ed. Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 2013
- B.S. Northeastern Oklahoma State University, 1980
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT:
- Database Management
- System Analysis & Design
- Advanced Programming
- Data Structures
- Operating Systems
- Robotics
- Computer Forensics
- Network Security
NORTHWESTERN ROLES/ACTIVITIES:
- Co-Sponsor of the Computer Science Club
- Co-Sponsor of the Game Programming Teams
- BEST Robotics Competition Volunteer
- Member of the Academic Affairs Appeals Committee
- Sponsor of Robotics Activities
HOBBIES:
- Reading
- Fishing
- Music
- Research
- Robot Design and Development
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Development of Robotics and Computer Science Labs
- Game Programming Teams winning many awards at the annual Heartland Gaming Expo sponsored by the University of Tulsa
- Serving on the Organizational Committee of the Heartland Gaming Expo
Dr. Sheila Brintnall
Professor of Mathematics
Phone: (580) 327-8582
Office: Shockley Hall 223
E-Mail: skbrintnall@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION:
- PhD Mathematics Education – University of Oklahoma
- MS Pure Mathematics – Oklahoma State University
- BSEduc Mathematics Education – Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- BAEduc English Education – Northwestern Oklahoma State University
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT:
- MATH 0015 Beginning Algebra
- MATH 1513 College Algebra
- MATH 1514 College Algebra with Review
- MATH 2215 Calculus I
- MATH 2315 Calculus II
- MATH 3353 Modern Algebra
- MATH 4333 History of Mathematics
- MATH 4442 Teaching Secondary Math
- MATH 4203 Differential Equations
NORTHWESTERN ROLES/ACTIVITIES:
- Co-Director of Miss Cinderella Pageant
- BEST Robotics Competition Volunteer
- MATHCOUNTS Competition Volunteer
- NW Regional Science Fair Volunteer
- Teacher Education Faculty Member
- Financial Aid Appeals Committee Member
LISCENSURE:
Mathematics, English, and Computer Science
HOBBIES:
- Sewing
- Quilting
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Seeing my former students in the Education field, where many have moved into adminstration roles. Proud to know my teaching helped them accomplish their dreams.
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:
- Mathematics Learning
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
- Boston Terriers
FAVORITE QUOTE:
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step." Lao Tzu
Mrs. Danielle Budy
Instructor of Mathematics
Phone: (580) 327-8586
Office: Shockley Hall 220
E-Mail: dfbudy@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION:
- In Progress: Masters of Education – Secondary Education and Administration
Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Projected December 2024 - Bachelor of Science (Education) – Mathematics Education
Northwestern Oklahoma State University, May 2000
COURSES TEACHING:
- Beginning Algebra
- College Algebra
- Structural Concepts of Arithmetic
- Structural Concepts of Mathematics
- Geometry for Elementary Teachers
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
- Waynoka High- 5 years teaching Algebra I, Algebra II Geometry, Alternative Education, coaching basketball and softball
- Northwest Technology Center- 2 years teaching
- Adjunct Instructor at Northwestern- 14 years teaching Pre-Intermediate and Beginning algebra
- Coordinator of the Academic Success Center at Northwestern- 2 years
LICENSURE:
- Oklahoma Mathematics Teaching Certification
More about Me:
- I am married to Chad, an NWOSU alum and a full-time farmer and rancher. I have 4 children, Colton, Tabor (both NWOSU alumni) Sagelyn (soon to be alum) and Davin. I enjoy many sports and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Keenan Meeker
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Developmental Mathematics Coordinator
Phone: (580) 327-8581
Office: Shockley Hall 212
E-Mail: krmeeker@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION:
- Ph. D., Oklahoma State University
- M.Ed., Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.A., The Master’s University, Santa Clarita
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT:
- MATH 0013 Pre-Intermediate Algebra
- MATH 0123 Intermediate Algebra
- MATH 0115 Beginning Algebra
- MATH 1403 Contemporary Mathematics
- MATH 1514 College Algebra with Review
- MATH 1513 College Algebra
- MATH 3043 Math Tech
NORTHWESTERN ROLES/ACTIVITIES:
- Developmental Mathematics Coordinator
- Heartland BEST Robotics Committee Member
- Honors Committee Member
- Student Affairs Committee Member
- MATHCOUNTS Competition Volunteer
LICENSURE:
- Oklahoma Mathematics Teaching Certification
RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:
- Trends and Issues in Using Technology in Developmental Mathematics Courses
- Educational Technology in Collegiate Mathematics
- Using Discrete Mathematics in the K-12 classroom
- Mathematics Education
HOBBIES:
- Traveling
- Grilling/Cooking
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- When my students learn to have fun with mathematics; realizing that mathematics is not as scary as they originally thought.
FAVORTIE QUOTE:
- “Life is good for only two things, discovering mathematics and teaching mathematics.” –Simeon-Denis Poisson
Dr. Mary Riegel
Professor of Mathematics
Phone: (580) 327-8437
Office: Shockley Hall 222
E-Mail: mriegel@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION:
- Ph.D. in Mathematics with a focus in Combinatorics and Optimization
University of Montana, May 2012
Dissertation: "Nontraditional Positional Games: New methods and boards for playing Tic-Tac-Toe" - M.A. in Mathematics with a focus in Algebra
University of Montana, May 2008
Project: "Elementary Theory of Coxeter Groups" - B.A. in Pure Mathematics
Whitman College, May 2006
Project: "Simson Lines in Euclidean Space"
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT:
- MATH 1403 Contemporary Math (and Contemporary with Lab)
- MATH 1513 College Algebra (and College Algebra with Lab)
- MATH 2013 Statistics
- MATH 2215 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- MATH 2315 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
- MATH 3043 Math Technology
- MATH 3053 Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 3323 Multivariable Calculus
- MATH 3353 Modern Algebra
- MATH 4203 Differential Equations
- MATH 5180 Women in Mathematics (grad level)
PAST NWOSU COURSES TAUGHT:
- MATH 2233 Structural Concepts in Arithmetic (for Elementary Ed majors)
- MATH 2433 Structural Concepts in Mathematics (for Elementary Ed majors)
- MATH 2633 Geometry for Elementary Teachers (for Elementary Ed majors)
- MATH 3013 Linear Algebra
NORTHWESTERN ROLES/ACTIVITIES:
- Chair Social Affairs Committee
- Chair FEAD Committee
- Faculty Senate (2017-present)
- Heartland BEST Robotics Co-Director and Game Chair
- Proud supporter of Math Club, Society of Physics Students, Medical Sciences Club, and the Northwestern Art Society
Who I am away from Northwestern:
- In my spare time, I love to crochet, quilt, weave, bake, read, and golf. I also love playing board games, and spending time with my oversized dogs.
Evan Vaverka
Instructor of Computer Science
Phone: (580) 327-8587
Office: Shockley Hall 213
E-Mail: epvaverka@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION:
- M.Ed. Adult Education, Management and Administration, Dec 2020
- B.S. Computer Science, May 2015
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT:
- Programming Concepts
- Programming 1 and 2
- Game Production and Game Development
- Mobile Application Design
- Micro Computer Applications
HOBBIES:
- Playing Video Games
- Designing Video Games