Michael Diehl
Profile
After receiving B.S. degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from Muhlenberg College, and a Master's degree and Doctor of Philosophy from UMASS Amherst, Mike joined Endicott in 2007. He enjoys teaching classes in math and computer science, participating in numerous college committees and helping bring both minor and major degree programs in Math to Endicott. He is also very active in the Endicott College Faculty Association and is currently serving his fifth term as President.
Education
University of Massachusetts
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics and Statistics
2007
University of Massachusetts
Master of Science in Mathematics and Statistics
2004
Muhlenberg College
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
2002
Muhlenberg College
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences
2002
Research
Mike enjoys student-centric research in probability, stochastic processes, mathematical modeling, differential equations, and numerical analysis. He is also interested in areas of overlap between mathematics and computer science, as well as the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Courses
MATH 109 Principles of Math for Educators I
MATH 110 Principles of Math for Educators II
MATH 112 Math Problem Solving
MATH 126 Applied Statistics
MATH 134 Calculus I
MATH 136 Calculus II
MATH 200 Finite Mathematics
MATH 225 Probability
MATH 226 Advanced Statistics
MATH 250 A History of Logic in Mathematics
MATH 310 Linear Algebra
MATH 327 Mathematical Statistics I
MATH 330 Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 350 Numerical Analysis I
MATH 400 Actuarial Math
MATH 427 Mathematical Statistics II
MATH 431 Partial Differential Equations
MATH 489/490 Senior Thesis
CSC 101 Intro to Computer Science
CSC 160 Programming in C++
CSC 161 Data Structures and Algorithms
CSC 265 Discrete Structures
EC 101 Endicott Transitions
LST 200 "Sexy Logic" Learning Community
Accomplishments
Awards
- Society of Actuaries - Passed Exam P (2014)
Appearances
- MAA Project NExT Fellowship - Red 08 Cohort (2008-2010)
- Ph.D. Advisor for Katie McManus and Heather Johnson (2017-2018)
- President of the Faculty (2011-2013, 2014-2016, 2018-present)
Publications
- Ph.D. Thesis: Large Deviations Principles for Classical and Quantum Lattice Spin Systems (2007)