Mathematics Funds
Total funds: 29
John A. and Anne E. Dossey Endowed Lectureship Fund
The John A. and Anne E. Dossey Endowed Lectureship Fund was established in 2010 by the Department of Mathematics at Illinois State University in honor of John A. and Anne E. Dossey. Emeritus Distinguished Professor John Dossey was a faculty member in the department from 1967 to 1998. He also served as president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, served as member or chair of several governmental research committees, and chaired the College Board committee that redesigned the SAT mathematics examination. The purpose of the fund is to provide an annual lecture by leaders in the field of mathematics.
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
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.
Edith Robinson Mathmatics Scholarship
G. Edith Robinson, a 1945 graduate, set up this fund to honor ISU as well as outstanding students attending the University. Robinson hopes others might make gifts to this fund. Her intent is to help motivate young prospective mathematics teachers excel in the area of mathematics. The scholarships are to be awarded to outstanding students beginning their junior or senior year. These students should be top scholars and should demonstrate leadership ablilities. Students should be prospective mathematics teachers. Assets of this endowment are invested in the ISU Endowment Investment Pool. G. Edith Robinson, a 1945 graduate, set up this fund to honor ISU as well as outstanding students attending the University. Robinson hopes others might make gifts to this fund. Her intent is to help motivate young prospective mathematics teachers excel in the area of mathematics. The scholarships are to be awarded to outstanding students beginning their junior or senior year. These students should be top scholars and should demonstrate leadership abilities. Students should be prospective mathematics teachers.
Kay B. Wilson Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2002 by Kay Wilson. She is a 1963 mathematics graduate of Illinois State University, received her master's degree in math education from University of Illinois, taught math in local schools ranging from junior high to college, worked in the State Farm systems processing area for 22 years, and has returned to teaching. Kay has been engaged in volunteer work helping low income women and encouraging girls to consider challenging careers, particularly in fields related to mathematics. She and her husband, Tom, have two sons. The scholarship is awarded to a female student majoring in mathematics. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Kay B. Wilson Scholarship was established in 2002 by Kay Wilson. She is a 1963 mathematics graduate of Illinois State University, received her master's degree in math education from University of Illinois, taught math in local schools ranging from junior high to college, worked in the State Farm systems processing area for 22 years, and has returned to teaching. Kay has been engaged in volunteer work helping low income women and encouraging girls to consider challenging careers, particularly in fields related to mathematics. She and her husband, Tom, have two sons. The scholarship supports a student who understands and promotes the the value of diversity, including women, in the field of mathematics.
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
Kenneth N. Berk Graduate Summer Research Fellowship and/or Lecture Series in Statistics
This endowment was established in 2003 with the combined cash and deferred gifts of David E. and Stephane E. Booth and a cash contribution of Kenneth N. Berk. The purpose of the fund is to pay expenses associated with bringing an outstanding speaker about current topics in the statistical sciences to Illinois State University. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Kenneth N. Berk Graduate Summer Research Fellowship and/or Lecture Series in Statistics endowment was established in 2003 with the combined cash and deferred gifts of David E. and Stephanie E. Booth and a cash contribution of Kenneth N. Berk. The purpose of the fund is to provide a graduate student, majoring in statistics, a summer research fellowship to supplement a graduate assistantship. The student must have successfully completed the first two semesters of his/her graduate work in the Applied Statistics sequence in the Mathematics Masters program and be working with a faculty advisor on specific research in statistics. The fund may also cover expenses associated with bringing in an outstanding speaker in the statistical sciences.
COUNTRY Financial Actuarial Science Scholarship
The COUNTRY Financial Actuarial Science Scholarship was established by COUNTRY Financial in order to support students studying Actuarial Science.
James E. Elander Mathematics Teaching Endowed Scholarship
James Emmett Elander lived a life of mathematics education. Jim obtained an undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University and a Masters degree from Illinois State in the 1950s. His wife, Marjorie "Midge" Elander (née Paulsen), obtained an undergraduate degree from Illinois State, also. Jim was an Associate Professor at North Central College during the 1980s. Prior to his college professorship, he taught at Oak Park and River Forest High School (Oak Park, Illinois) for 25 years and was head of the school's Mathematics Department for many of those years. Jim's first textbook consolidated the conventional two years of high school geometry into one year allowing time for high school seniors to start Calculus --> Geometry For Decision Making was published by South Western in 1992. Jim brought that approach to his own self-published Plane and Solid Geometry Essentials With Everyday Decision Making, 2022. This book and five other self-published math books, Basic High School Math Review, TGIF Math, Team Working for Better Math Students, A Book For Thinkers, and Math Bridges To A Better Future, are all available through Xlibris Publishing. Jim valued applied geometry to educate people in critical thinking. The James E. Elander Mathematics Teaching Endowed Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a graduate student with concentration in secondary mathematics education to be used for tuition and book expenses. This scholarship also honors the Illinois State Mathematics professor, Dr. B.R. Ulsvick under whom Jim studied and for whom Midge, Jim's wife, worked as secretary.
Ph.D. Mathematics Education Scholarship
This endowment was established by Carol Thornton and her husband Denis in 1996. The scholarship is awarded to full-time doctoral student in the Ph.D. program in math education in the department of mathematics. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Ph.D. Mathematics Education Scholarship was established by Carol Thornton and her husband Denis in 1996. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time doctoral student in the Ph.D. program in math education in the department of mathematics.
Mathematics Alumni Education Award
The Mathematics Alumni Education Award was established in 2010 by Tami Martin and Roger Day to honor mathematics alumni who have made significant contributions to mathematics education during their careers. The funds are to be used to purchase a plaque or other memento or to cover expenses of a recognition event.
Francis R. and Helen T. Brown Math Scholarship
This endowment was created in 1995 by Francis and Helen Brown. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the teacher certification sequence of the mathematics major in the Department of Mathematics. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Francis R. and Helen T. Brown Math Scholarship was established in 1995 by Francis and Helen Brown. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the teacher certification sequence of the mathematics major in the Department of Mathematics.
Dr. Carol T. Benson Endowed Secondary Mathematics Teaching Scholarship
The Dr. Carol T. Benson Endowed Secondary Mathematics Teaching Scholarship was established by Dr. Carol T. Benson in order to provide financial support to students majoring in Mathematics- Teacher Education
Tom Hayden Scholarship in Mathematics Teacher Education
The Tom Hayden Scholarship in Mathematics Teacher Education was established in 2023 to provide financial support to Mathematics students planning to become teachers.
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.
John A. and Anne E. Dossey Fund for Biomathematics
This fund was established in 2010, with an initial gift from John A. and Anne E. Dossey and Mrs. Mary Dossey, to provide financial support to students enrolled in the M.S. Program in Biomathematics at Illinois State University. Emeritus Distinguished Professor John Dossey, M.S.'68, Ph.D.'71, and '96 was a faculty member in the department from 1967 to 1998. Anne E. Dossey earned her B.S. in 1967 in the College of Education. Support may include: merit-based scholarships, research fellowships, and expenses related to students who wish to attend meetings or present research work in bio-mathematics. Endowment assets are invested in the Illinois State University Foundation's long-term investment pool.
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.
Bonnie Litwiller Scholarship in Mathematics Education
Bonnie H. Litwiller earned both bachelor's (1959) and master's (1960) degrees in Mathematics Education from ISU and went on to earn a master's (1965) and Ed.D. (1968) from Indiana University School of Education. Her devotion and dedication to improving mathematics teaching is perpetuated through this endowed scholarship to benefit students pursuing an undergraduate degree in secondary mathematics education and/or advanced degree in mathematics education. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. Bonnie H. Litwiller earned both bachelor's (1959) and master's (1960) degrees in Mathematics Education from ISU and went on to earn a master's (1965) and Ed.D. (1968) from Indiana University School of Education. Her devotion and dedication to improving mathematics teaching is perpetuated through this endowed scholarship to benefit students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Secondary Mathematics Education and/or advanced degree in Mathematics Education.
Orlyn Edge Scholarship Fund
This endowment was established in 2002 by family, friends, and colleagues in honor of Orlyn Edge. Each candidate for the Orlyn Edge Scholarship must be enrolled as a mathematics major in the actuarial sequence during their first semester and in good standing at ISU; demonstrate strong academic achievement, as evidenced by a high school grade point average of at least 3.7 on a 4.0 scale, a composite ACT score of at least 27, and an ACT mathematics subscore of at least 30, or equivalent SAT scores; make a commitment to join the ISU Actuarial Club as part of Gamma Iota Sigma; and demonstrate a commitment to a professional actuarial career. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Orlyn Edge Scholarship Fund was established in 2002 by family, friends, and colleagues in honor of Orlyn Edge. Each candidate for the Orlyn Edge Scholarship must be enrolled as a mathematics major in the actuarial sequence during their first semester and in good standing at ISU; demonstrate strong academic achievement, as evidenced by a high school grade point average of at least 3.7 on a 4.0 scale, a composite ACT score of at least 27, and an ACT mathematics subscore of at least 30, or equivalent SAT scores; make a commitment to join the ISU Actuarial Club as part of Gamma Iota Sigma; and demonstrate a commitment to a professional actuarial career.
Phyllis A. (Fehlhaber) Bair Scholarship in Math
Phyllis Anne (Fehlhaber) Bair was a 1958 graduate of ISU. Her husband, Wesley D. Bair, established the scholarship in her memory because of her appreciation of her education in mathematics. Candidate must be/have: enrolled in good standing at ISU; demonstrated strong academic achievement, evidenced by a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; provide evidence of extracurricular, volunteer, or community service involvement that demonstrates leadership potential; and junior status with 55 or more credit hours or senior status with 85 or more hours to apply for the award in the fall. Candidates who are awarded this scholarship their junior year will automatically receive the scholarship again during their senior year provided they remain in good standing and in compliance with the guidelines. Student must be majoring in mathematics at ISU and provide two letters of recommendation by faculty members. Assets of this endowment are invested in the ISU Endowment Investment Pool. The Phyllis A. (Fehlhaber) Bair Scholarship in Math was established in 2018 through an estate commitment of Wesley Bair. Phyllis Anne (Fehlhaber) Bair was a 1958 graduate of ISU. Her husband, Wesley D. Bair, created the scholarship in memory of his wife because of her appreciation of her education in mathematics. The scholarship provides support for a student with a minimum of 55 credit hours majoring in mathematics.
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.
Mathematics Department Endowed Fund for Graduate Student Travel
This fund was established in 2011 by the chair of the Department of Mathematics through an endowment gift from former graduate student Wei Wei Ray. The purpose of the fund is to support an annual award for graduate students. The family of Ms. Ray supports the use of her generous estate gift because she remembered her time at Illinois State fondly and said that being on campus was the happiest time of her life. Endowment assets are invested in the Illinois State University Foundation's long-term investment pool.
Aaron Hillebrandt Actuarial Science Scholarship
The Aaron Hillebrandt Actuarial Science Scholarship was established to assist students that are active or past members of the United States military who are studying Actuarial Science.
Dr. Graham A. and Marion Jones Mathematics Scholarship for Junior High/Middle School Education Majors
This endowment was established in honor of Charles and Doris Jones, the parents of visiting professor Graham Jones. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time student having attained junior-level status and enrolled in junior high/middle school education with mathematics as the first area of study through the department of curriculum and instruction. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Dr. Graham A. and Marion Jones Mathematics Scholarship for Junior High/Middle School Education Majors was established in honor of Charles and Doris Jones, the parents of visiting professor Graham Jones. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time student having attained junior-level status and enrolled in junior high/middle school education with mathematics as the first area of study.
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.
Phares O'Daffer Graduate Fellowship in Mathematics
This endowment was established in 2003 by Phares and Harriet O’Daffer. Phares is a retired mathematics faculty member, and Harriet is a homemaker. Both are alumni of Illinois State, and they have three children. The fellowship is awarded to a student enrolled in the Ph.D. Mathematics Education Program. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Phares O'Daffer Graduate Fellowship in Mathematics was established in 2003 by Phares and Harriet O'Daffer. Phares is a retired mathematics faculty member, and Harriet is a homemaker. Both are alumni of Illinois State, and they have three children. The fellowship is awarded to a student enrolled in the Ph.D. Mathematics Education Program.
Mathematics Scholar Award
The scholarship was established by the Department of Mathematics at Illinois State University in 2000 for the purpose of acknowledging and awarding outstanding academic performance of entering freshmen in one of the degree programs in the department. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The scholarship was established by the Department of Mathematics at Illinois State University in 2000 for the purpose of acknowledging and awarding outstanding academic performance of entering freshmen in one of the degree programs in the department.