Mathematics Funds
Total funds: 7
Mathematics Department General Fund
The Mathematics General Fund provides support for the activities, programs, and operations, including named commemorative scholarships and awards, of the department.
Additionally Supports: Keutzer Award, Outstanding Senior, Putnam Exam, Research Scholar Winner, Statistical Project, Teacher-Scholar Award
Actuarial Science Program Fund
The Actuarial Science Program Fund provides educational support to actuarial science students.
Additionally Supports: Actuarial Examination Fee Support, Country Financial Scholar, DW Simpson Scholar, Exam CAS-S and/or Manual, Exam CAS-ST and/or Manual, Exam SOA-C/CAS-4 and/or Manual, Exam SOA-FM/CAS-2 and/or Manual, Exam SOA-MFE/CAS-3F and/or Manual, Exam SOA-MLC and/or Seminar, Exam SOA-P/CAS-1 and/or Manual, FAP Final Assessment, FAP Interim Assessment, Great American Financial Group Scholarship, Katie Scholars, Milliman Scholar, Pinnacle Scholar, Statistical Project, Zurich Scholar
Mathematics Masters Endowment
This endowment was established in 1998 by John Dossey in honor of the mathematics department faculty who supported the department's master's students during the late 1960's and early 1970's. This scholarship is awarded to full-time students enrolled in a master's program in the department of mathematics. Qualified students must demonstrate academic leadership, promise, and strong character. Awardees must be enrolled in either pure or applied mathematics, statistics, or secondary mathematics education in the Department of Mathematics at ISU. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Mathematics Masters Endowment was established in 1998 by John Dossey in honor of the mathematics department faculty who supported the department's master's students during the late 1960's and early 1970's. This scholarship is awarded to full-time students enrolled in a master's program in the department of mathematics. Qualified students must demonstrate academic leadership, promise, and strong character. Awardees must be enrolled in either pure or applied mathematics, statistics, or secondary mathematics education in the Department of Mathematics at Illinois State University.
Lee Ann Murray "Everything Counts" Actuarial Science Endowed Scholarship
Lee Ann Murray graduated from Illinois State University in 2012 with a bachelor of science in Actuarial Science and a minor in insurance. Lee Ann thoroughly enjoyed mathematics. While at Illinois State, Lee Ann was involved in the Honors Program, served as Vice President in Membership in Toastmasters, and held memberships in the Society of Actuaries and Gamma Iota Sigma - Illinois State University, Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services, Alpha Kappa Chapter. Lee Ann tragically passed away in September 2014. This scholarship was established by her family, friends, and colleagues in her honor to benefit deserving Actuarial Science students.
Mathematics Faculty Scholarship for Undergraduate Research
The Mathematics Faculty Scholarship for Undergraduate Research was established as an endowment in 2018 using gifts provided by Dr. Saad I. El-Zanati and Dr. John Dossey. The scholarship provides support for undergraduate majors involved in undergraduate research in mathematics while honoring past and present mathematics faculty in the Mathematics Department.
Dianne Brewer Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics
The Dianne Brewer Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics fund was established in 2013 to honor Dianne Kay Brewer and her many years of service to the Mathematics Department. Dianne had five siblings and grew up on a farm. After graduating from Wenona High School, she worked her way through college, majoring in elementary education. She was the only one of her immediate family to attend college. After graduating from Illinois State in 1975, she began work there in 1977, initially in placement services. She joined the Mathematics Department in March of 1979 and, in three short years, became the lead staff person there. Dianne continued in that role until her death on January 16, 2013. She is remembered for the assistance she provided to a large number of students enrolling in mathematics classes, both majors and non-majors. She also performed many other tasks effectively and efficiently, helping the department function smoothly.
Douglas and Dorothy Bey Math Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1987 by Douglas and Dorothy Bey. The scholarship is awarded to a student completing their junior year with selection based on scholarship, service, and potential and intent to pursue a graduate program in math sciences. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Douglas and Dorothy Bey Math Scholarship was established in 1987 by Douglas and Dorothy Bey. The scholarship is awarded to a student completing their junior year with selection based on scholarship, service, and potential and intent to pursue a graduate program in math sciences.