Scholarship Project

Matt Lunsford

University Professor of Mathematics

33 Results

Book(s), Monograph(s) or Book Chapter(s)

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article(s)

• "The Delian Problem, Platonic Solids, and Finite Fields," Mathematics Magazine, 92:4. (September 2019)
• "Capelli-Rédei Theorem, Solvable Quintics, and Finite Fields," Mathematics Magazine. (April 2017)
• "Cardano, Casus Irreducibilis, and Finite Fields.," Mathematics Magazine, Vol. 87:5. (December 2014)
• "Galois' Remarkable Subgroups," PRIMUS, 21:1, 91-98. (January 2011)

Non-Peer Reviewed Journal Article(s)

• "Mathematics & Faith: A Path for Integration," Journal of the Union Faculty Forum, Vol. 43, 25-31. (December 2023)
• "A Christian Mathematician's Apology," Journal of the Union Faculty Forum, Vol. 40, 7-15. (January 2021)
• "The Mathematical Mind of C. S. Lewis.," Renewing Minds: A Journal of Christian Thought, Issue 4: Fall 2013, 57-63. (October 2013)
• "Dialogue between Dimensions: The Communication Dilemma in Flatland.," Journal of the Union Faculty Forum, Vol. 32. (October 2012)

Conference Proceeding Article(s)

• "Lewis in Flatland.," Proceedings of the Christianity in the Academy Conference, Vol. 10. (October 2013)
• "Mere Mathematics: The Role of Mathematics in the Apologetic Works of C.S. Lewis," Inklings Forever 7. (August 2010)

Presentation(s)

• "Solvability by Irreducible Radicals over Finite Fields" Southeastern Sectional Meeting of the MAA, Knoxville, TN. (March 2024)
• "A Tale of Two Mentors: G. H. Hardy and C. S. Lewis" Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences, Azusa, CA. (June 2022)
• "The Delian Problem, Platonic Solids, and Finite Fields" Southeastern Sectional Meeting of the MAA., Clemson, SC. (October 2019)
• "A Christian Mathematician’s Response to “A Mathematician’s Apology"" Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences. (May 2019)
• "The Heart of Mathematics Through the Eyes of Faith" Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences, Charleston, SC. (June 2017)
• "Capelli-Rédei Theorem, Solvable Quintics, and Finite Fields" Southeastern Sectional Meeting of the MAA, Birmingham, AL. (March 2016)
• "Casus Irreducibilis over Finite Fields." Southeastern Sectional Meeting of the MAA, Cookeville, TN. (March 2014)
• "The Mathematical Mind of C. S. Lewis." Town and Gown Lecture Series on C. S. Lewis: His Life and Legacy, Jackson, TN. (October 2013)
• "Lewis in Flatland: The Impact of Abbott’s Novella on the Writings of C. S. Lewis." 15th Annual Christianity in the Academy Conference, Memphis, TN. (March 2013)
• "Mere Mathematics: The Role of Mathematics in the Apologetic Works of C. S. Lewis" 7th Eubank Colloquium on C. S. Lewis and Friends, Taylor University, IN. (June 2010)
• "Substitution Groups and Remarkable Subgroups" MAA-Mathfest 2006 (Innovative Techniques for an Abstract Algebra Course), Knoxville, TN. (June 2006)

Award/Recognition(s)

• Pew Summer Research Grant 2009
• Undergraduate Research Program Research Grant 2007
• Pew Summer Research Grant 2006
• Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2005
• University Course Development Grant 2004
• International/Intercultural Program Development Grant 2003
• Teagle Course Redesign Grant 2002
• Newell Instructional Innovation Award 2002
• Pew Summer Research Grant 2001
• Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2000
• Instructional Innovation Award Honorable Mention, 1998
• Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 1998