{"id":226,"date":"2026-01-23T19:34:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T19:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/?page_id=226"},"modified":"2026-05-22T18:07:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:07:32","slug":"mathematical-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/mathematical-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Department of Mathematical Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bannerheight650 hero-fww bpcc blockspacebottom overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/girls_math-scaled-1.jpg)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 bpcc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/girls_math-scaled-1.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/girls_math-scaled-1.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"heroNavBar blockspacebottom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/admissions-aid\/how-to-apply\/\" class=\"heroNavBarButton\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\">How to Apply <span class=\"sublabel\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/admissions-aid\/campus-visits\/\" class=\"heroNavBarButton\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\">Visit Campus <span class=\"sublabel\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.uwsp.edu\/register\/ugrd-reqest-info-full\" class=\"heroNavBarButton\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\">Request Info <span class=\"sublabel\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WE BUILD POSITIVE STUDENT OUTCOMES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Mathematical Sciences at UW-Stevens Point is focused on innovating and connecting students to the skills they will require for a robust career path. Students benefits from individualized attention and support from our dynamic faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cardblock-frame blockspacetop blockspacebottom card-featured-image\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/test-scaled-1.jpg);background-position:center center\"><div class=\"card-featured-bg\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/test-scaled-1.jpg);background-position:center center\"><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, , )\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, , )\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"card-intro introbg-gold card-intro-100\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Putting Skills into Practice<\/h2><div class=\"cb-intro-paragraph\">Our faculty empower students to gain project experiences early and often.  No matter what area they pursue, our mathematics graduates gain the skills and confidence they need. We offer valuable faculty support and strong connections to business and tech industry leaders.\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-container img1x1 cardshadow col-small-one col-medium-two col-large-two col-xlarge-four col-xxlarge-four\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/02\/CAS-web.png)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/02\/CAS-web.png)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\">Client Solutions<\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Center for Athletic Scheduling<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Students working for the UWSP Department of Mathematical Sciences gain real-world paid experiences working on individualized solutions for collegiate teams.  <\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/center-for-athletic-scheduling\/\" target=\"_self\">Learn about the CAS!  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/lily-front-scaled-1.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/lily-front-scaled-1.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\">Wide Networks<\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Interns at Work!<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">The department collaborates with local industries to place our students into well-paid internships and jobs.  Thrive in a team environment working in exciting fields and putting your course knowledge to work!<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/internship-opportunities\/\" target=\"_self\">Search <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/UGRS-CNMT.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/UGRS-CNMT.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Undergraduate Research<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Students are encouraged to participate in dynamic faculty research projects. Have a concept you want to apply and present on? Consider independent or faculty-mentored computing research in our annual Undergraduate Research Symposium!<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-letters-and-science\/undergraduate-research-symposium\/\" target=\"_self\">Get Involved! <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-featured-links flink-white blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"featured-links-intro\"><h2 class=\"h2\">PROGRAMS<\/h2><h3> <\/h3><p> The best solutions come from Department of Mathematical Sciences academic programs!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uwsp-featuredlinks-body split6633 linksleft \"><div class=\"uwsp-featuredlinks-info links-content-aligncenter\"><h5> <\/h5><h3>Majors, Minors, and Certificates<\/h3><p> <\/p><\/div><div class=\"uwsp-featuredlinks-links\"><div 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href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/mathematics-degree-university-of-wisconsin-stevens-point\/\">MATHEMATICS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featbutton ft-button-bg2\"><a href=\" https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/stem-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-certificate-for-teaching\/\">STEM CERTIFICATE FOR TEACHING<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featbutton ft-button-bg2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/mathematics-education-2\/\">MATHEMATICS EDUCATION CERTIFICATE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards light-gray-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17706712620670625\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">MEET CURRENT MAJORS <\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\">Who better to share their advice for having a successful Pointer journey than our current students from the School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics and Astronomy!<\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-letters-and-science\/current-student-stories\/\" target=\"_self\">Hear from Students <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-twoimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/02\/O-Marrickstand-scaled-1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" 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class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17704153219773704\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Department Scholarships <\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\">Students received over $26,000 in financial support last academic year, thanks to generous support of local and regional partners who believe in the quality outcomes of the UW-Stevens Point Department of Mathematical Sciences.<\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/uwsp.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com\/CMXAdmin\/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=1601\" target=\"_self\">Scholarships <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/scholar-CNMT.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17704153581803186\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Shared Interests<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\">We strive to foster camaraderie with people who also love mathematics! Join to learn more about math careers and activities. And most importantly, we want to have fun!\nMath Club of UWSP:\nEmail us to learn more<\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/home_login\" target=\"_self\">Meetings and Events <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/Math-Bee-2023.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard1770415362351249\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Advising<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\">We are here to help students navigate their Pointer journeys. Your adviser will work closely with you to support you in developing and working towards your goals.<\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/ACAC\/Pages\/meet-adviser.aspx\" target=\"_self\">Learn More <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/02\/advising-campus.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-accordion blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div class=\"panelcontainer openfirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Get to Know Alumni<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Interested in where UW-Stevens Point mathematics graduates end up? Here are some examples from recent graduates of the department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abram Towle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major(s):&nbsp;<\/strong>Mathematics, German<br><strong>Minor(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;International Studies<br><strong>Graduation Year:<\/strong>&nbsp;2012<br><strong>Current Job Title:<\/strong>&nbsp;Master Production Scheduler, Provident Nutraceutical<br><strong>Job Description:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cI develop forecasts based on historical trends and seasonality to generate a sustainable production schedule. From regression analysis to projected inventory calculations, math is front-and-center in a variety of forms.\u201d<br><strong>Advice<\/strong>: \u201cBe imaginative when it comes to math and stay flexible with your area of focus; math skills have applications well-beyond the covers of textbooks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ashley Collegnon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;Mathematics for Secondary Education<br><strong>Minor(s):&nbsp;<\/strong>Music<br><strong>Graduation Year:<\/strong>&nbsp;2014<br><strong>Current Job Title:<\/strong>&nbsp;Math Teacher, DeForest Area High School<br><strong>Job Description:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cI teach high school math by engaging students in problem solving. I encourage students to work together to discuss real world problems and complete hands-on activities. I am not only teaching math concepts but also critical thinking skills and perseverance.\u201d<br><strong>Advice<\/strong>: \u201cAmidst the integrating, proving, and theorizing take time to discover why you are passionate about math. Few people will find the same beauty in your integration by parts problem, and you will want a way to share your knowledge and enthusiasm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Janet Koehne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;Mathematics<br><strong>Minor(s):&nbsp;<\/strong>Business, Economics<br><strong>Graduation Year<\/strong>: 2017<br><strong>Current Job Title:<\/strong>&nbsp;Appointment Services Representative, Schneider International<br><strong>Job Description:<\/strong>&nbsp;Schedule drop off and pickup time for intermodal containers between the railway and the trucks. Work with drivers to optimize the delivery time for customers.<br><strong>Advice<\/strong>: \u201cIt\u2019s okay to start your homework early. This way you can get help if needed so you understand the material before there\u2019s more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jocelyn Storer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;Mathematics<br><strong>Minor(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;Business Administration<br><strong>Graduation Year:<\/strong>&nbsp;2011<br><strong>Current Job Title:<\/strong>&nbsp;Buyer, Cable &amp; Wire for Rockwell Automation<br><strong>Job Description:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cReporting and analysis are used to forecast and implement productivity savings. Critical thinking and problem solving used in recognizing issues and making decisions with suppliers. I also use lots of formulas in Excel, for work efficiency and for actual solutions.\u201d<br><strong>Advice<\/strong>: \u201cMathematics provides a stable foundation for problem solving and setting to refine critical thinking skills that can really be used in any career path, so stick with it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nathan Towle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major(s):&nbsp;<\/strong>Mathematics, German<br><strong>Minor(s):&nbsp;<\/strong>Web and Digital Media Development, International Studies<br><strong>Graduation Year:<\/strong>&nbsp;2015<br><strong>Current Job Title:<\/strong>&nbsp;Statistics Analyst, Sentry Insurance<br><strong>Job Description:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cI scrutinize data sets for potential inconsistencies based on statistical plans outlined by various bureaus and states; attention to detail and perseverance in identifying these anomalies is a crucial part of success. Basic mathematical functions are regularly used, but more essential is the critical thinking associated with process and efficiency improvements to mitigate human error.<br><strong>Advice<\/strong>: \u201cMath is linked to a nearly limitless number of career paths. The skills and problem-solving approaches learned in math are invaluable to any employer. What you learn in the classroom is undeniably important; how that knowledge is applied in the real world, however, far outweighs the ability to recite formulas, theorems, and famous mathematicians.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nick Pilsner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;Mathematics- emphasis on Actuarial Science<br><strong>Minor(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;Economics<br><strong>Graduation Year:<\/strong>&nbsp;2012<br><strong>Current Job Title:<\/strong>&nbsp;Actuarial Analyst II, Sentry Insurance<br><strong>Job Description:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cI use math in my day-to-day responsibilities to predict future claim payments and price the insurance we sell accordingly. We translate a multitude of different real-life factors into numbers to develop these predictions.\u201d<br><strong>Advice<\/strong>: \u201cChallenge yourself. Do different things-things that aren\u2019t the norm. You will open new doors and experience greater fulfillment once you achieve your goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Our Mission<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accordion-block_7d38d7ebcf3fe2f56806082c0728c3ac-heading-2\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The current mission of the mathematics program includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing content education and methods training to future and current teachers of mathematics in the K-12 grades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing meaningful mathematics instruction to students from disciplines other than mathematics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing mathematics training sufficient for careers related to Actuarial Science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing a total mathematical experience that encourages a qualified student to continue their education in professional or academic disciplines related to their mathematical studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Our History<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The history of the Mathematics program parallels that of the institution. In 1894, when Joseph Collins became the first mathematics professor, the normal school\u2019s only mission was to educate and train future teachers. When the teacher\u2019s college hired Matthew Liu, the oldest emeritus member of our department, in 1961, the mathematics faculty grew to five members. Today the unit has 26 faculty members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much credit for this amazing growth begins with Kenneth Boylan, who chaired the department through the unprecedented hiring activity of the 1960\u2019s. As a unit within a comprehensive university, the mathematics program provided mathematics instruction to students from a variety of programs. Meeting this additional responsibility while maintaining the existing teacher preparation program required a greater number of faculty with broader mathematical expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing under Charles Johnson, the mathematics program expanded the career options of mathematics majors by providing instruction in mathematics related to actuarial science. This modest beginning culminated in the Mathematics with Actuarial Emphasis degree being added to our program offerings in 1992. It was also during this time period that the unit began offering courses, and eventually a minor, in Computer Science. This evolved into the major of the current Computer Information Systems program, reviewed in a separate report, that coexists with the Mathematics program in the Department of Mathematics and Computing. The Mathematics program became Department of Mathematical Sciences in 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Howard Thoyre\u2019s direction the mathematics program expanded its service to the secondary schools of North Central Wisconsin. The first Central Wisconsin Math League competition, held in 1970, included approximately 240 students from 20 schools. This has grown to approximately 600 students from 50 schools.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MEET YOUR FACULTY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Mathematical Sciences has about 20 faculty members. They have interests in topology, geometry, actuarial mathematics, probability and statistics, and operations research. The department includes three Mathematics Education professors who manage the teacher education programs and perform scholarship in the mathematics education field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/?_department=mathsci\">View All Faculty<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-list wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-4 align-center\"\n     style=\"--profile-container-width-desktop: 100%; --profile-item-width: 25%;\">\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-596\"\n     data-profile=\"596\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Cindy McCabe\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/Math-Cindy-McCabe.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Cindy McCabe\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Cindy McCabe<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Assistant Dean, School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics&#8230;<\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Professor <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>SCI B246<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-2085\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Cindy McCabe\">715-346-2085<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:cynthia.mccabe@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Cindy McCabe\">cynthia.mccabe@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/cindy-mccabe\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Cindy McCabe\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-909\"\n     data-profile=\"909\"\n     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