Mathematics

    Overview

    A talent with numbers can lead to a diverse career. A mathematics degree opens the door to a broad range of careers in education, finance, economics or strategic planning.

    Please review the recommended sequence of courses.

    • Actuaries are critical to the insurance industry. By using mathematics, statistics and financial theory to assess the risk of an event, they help insurance agencies develop policies that serve those in the path of disaster.
    • In the mathematics program, you could study cryptography, which is the use or deciphering of code and a critical function in computer network security and international intelligence.
    • Expected job growth: of mathematicians is projected to grow 21 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. (source: bls.gov)

    A talent with numbers can lead to a diverse career. A mathematics degree opens the door to a broad range of careers in education, finance, economics or strategic planning.

    Please review the recommended sequence of courses.

    You could be …

    A statistician: Median pay $80,500 per year. Statisticians use statistical methods to collect and analyze data and to help solve real-world problems in business, engineering, health care or other fields.

    A high school math teacher: Median pay $58,030 per year. High school math teachers help prepare students for life after graduation. They teach and apply basic math skills that students will need to attend college or enter the job market.

    An actuary:Median pay $100,610 per year. Actuaries analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty. They use mathematics, statistics and financial theory to assess the risk that an event will occur, and they help businesses and clients develop policies that minimize the cost of that risk.

    A financial analyst:Median pay $81,760 per year. Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds and other types of investments.

    (Source: bls.gov and payscale.com)

    Mathematics

    Division

    Natural Science and Mathematics

    Program Type

    Major

    Additional Information

    The required two c.u.s addressing the Scientific and Technical Skills competency are waived because the major’s introductory courses address this competency but are not general education courses.

    Grace Cook
    Dr. Grace Cook
    Associate Professor, Coordinator of First Year Mathematics, Division Chair
    Year Joined: 2014
    • B.S., M.S.
      Stevens Institute of Technology
    • Ph.D.
      Walden University
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext. 1273, 1314
    Office: College Hall, Room 121, 231
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    Grace Cook, Ph.D.

    Grace Cook is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Bloomfield College. She has been a part of the college since 2013. She is a member of the Mathematical Association of America, Golden Key, Kappa Delta Pi, and Delta Phi Epsilon. She has previously taught at the high school level and worked as a test developer, statistician, and engineer.

    Dr. Cook has a Ph.D. in General Education from Walden University (2014) Dissertation Title: A Case Study of Curriculum Based Organizational Change in an Elementary Teacher Preparation Program, a M.S. in Applied Mathematics, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics from Stevens Institute of Technology (2001), a B.S. in Mathematics, Minor in Literature from Stevens Institute of Technology (2001), and is a New Jersey Certified Teacher in Mathematics.

    Subject(s): Mathematics
    Academic Committee(s): Faculty Council
    Philip Benjamin
    Philip Benjamin
    Coordinator of Mathematics, Interim Instructor
    Year Joined: 2014
    • B.A.
      State University of New York at Binghamton
    • M.A.
      City College of New York
    • M.S.
      Rutgers University
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext. 1511
    Office: College Hall, Room 110
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    I am Interim Instructor in Mathematics for the 2020-2021 Academic Year. Previously at Bloomfield College, I was an Adjunct Lecturer for several years.

    My academic background includes master’s degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. I have taught in several colleges and universities and three community colleges. My primary career was in Information Systems and Applied Research in the telecommunications industry. There I was fortunate to be part of large-scale computer systems development, integrated circuit software design, and international telecommunications standards organizations.

    I have always loved teaching and I am very happy to be working at Bloomfield College. I have also worked in Math Learning Centers and taught in two high schools where I am a Certified Mathematics Teacher.

    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Jessica Casasnovas
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2021
    • B.A.
      William Paterson University
    • M.A.
      Montclair State University
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Mouhamadou Diallo
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2016
    • B.S.
      University of Strasbourg, France
    • M.S.
      University of Rennes I, France
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Brenda Donald
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2016
    • B.S.
      St. Josephs College Institute
    • M.S.
      Mercy College
    • M.B.A.
      Long Island University
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Remoun R. Estfanous
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2009
    • B.S.
      Alexandria University
    • M.A.
      New Jersey City University
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Scott A. Fuchs
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2014
    • B.S.
      Kean University
    • M.A.
      Montclair State University
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Kevin George
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2011
    • B.S.
      Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
    • M.A.
      University of St. Mary
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Dr. Carlos Huerta
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2016
    • B.A.
      Atlantic Union College
    • M.S., Ph.D.
      Polytechnic University
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Kevin R. Kline
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2013
    • B.S.
      State University of New York, Purchase
    • M.B.A.
      Fordham University
    • M. Ed
      Rutgers, the State University of NJ
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Dr. Ehab N. Mina
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2014
    • B.S., Ph.D
      Zagazig University, Cairo, Egypt
    • M.S.
      Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Dr. Alicia Muth
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2021
    • B.A.
      College of New Rochelle
    • Ph.D., M.S.
      Stevens Institute of Technology
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Angela Pierce
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2023
    • MS
      Montclair State University
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Dr. Angelica Safanova
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2021
    • Ed.D., M.A., B.A.
      New Jersey City University
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Stephen A. Taras
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2014
    • B.S., M.S.
      St. John's University, Staten Island
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Leila Wooten
    Adjunct Lecturer, Resident Director, 225 Liberty
    Year Joined: 2021
    • MA
      Tufts University
    • BS
      Bloomfield College
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
    Office: Franklin Street Residence Hall
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Lisa R. Zach
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2017
    • B.A.
      Bucknell University
    • M.Ed.
      William Paterson University
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    T.Lyn Zheng
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Year Joined: 2023
    • BS
      Bloomfield College
    • MS
      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
    Debra Curtis
    Dr. Debra Curtis
    Professor Emerita
    • B.S., M.S.
      Long Island University, CW Post
    • M.S., Ph.D.
      Stevens Institute of Technology
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Dr. Michael A. Schiro
    Professor Emeritus
    • B.A., M.A.
      Montclair State College
    • Ph.D.
      New York University
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
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    Dr. Robyn Elaine Serven
    Professor Emerita
    • B.A.
      Portland State University
    • M.A., Ph.D.
      University of Oregon
    Phone: 973-748-9000 ext.
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    Subject(s): Mathematics
    • Apply appropriate mathematical techniques including the use of appropriate technology to formulate and solve a variety of mathematical problems.
    • Represent mathematical concepts verbally, and, where appropriate, symbolically, visually, and numerically in an articulate and well-organized fashion.
    • Apply different mathematical proof techniques to verify the validity of mathematical statements and arguments.
    • Identify and interpret the underlying unifying structures of mathematics and the relationships between them.
    • Read and interpret mathematical texts.

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