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Dr. Melvin Royer
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics Department Coordinator
Phone: (765) 677-2987
Fax: (765) 677-1704
Email: melvin.royer@indwes.edu
Office: Center Hall 104-A4
 Dr.
Royer joined the faculty at Indiana Wesleyan in 2001 and is
excited to be involved in a deeply Christ-centered university.
His areas of specialty include analysis, differential equations
and electrical systems engineering. At Indiana Wesleyan, Dr. Royer
coordinates the scheduling and budgeting for the math department and
is involved in student advising, student teacher observation,
independent study courses, and development of the pre-engineering
program. He has taught mathematics at community and technical colleges
as well as at the university level and also occasionally teaches English
in China. Dr. Royer lives in Marion with his wife Barbara.
They enjoy reading, travel, and animals.
Education
Ph.D., Purdue University (www.math.purdue.edu), Mathematics, 1997
Thesis: Ginzburg-Landau Equations for a Three-Dimensional Superconductor in a Strong Magnetic Field
MSEE, Purdue University, Electrical Engineering, 1989
BSEE, Purdue University, Electrical Engineering, 1988
Professional Interests
History of Mathematics
Mathematical Modeling and Analysis
Undergraduate Research
Courses Taught
Abstract Algebra, Algebra/Trigonometry, Basic Math, Calculus I/II/III, Complex Variables, Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, General Statistics, Liberal Arts Math, Linear Algebra, Math Modeling, Math Senior Seminar, Modern Geometry, Number Theory, Numerical Analysis, Orientation to Mathematics, Physics I/II, Real Analysis
Professional Society Memberships
American Mathematical
Society
Association
of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences
Mathematical
Association of America
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Church & Community Service
North Fork German Baptist Brethren Church – Conference Planning Committees
English Language Institute China – Volunteer ESL Teacher in Chinese Universities
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