The faculty members in the mathematics department use their experience both on and off campus.

They are active in professional circles, having attended conferences on such topics as teaching strategies, educational technology, and collaborative learning. These conferences enable the math faculty to bring what they learn back to the classroom at PC, thus providing a direct benefit to their students.

Dr. Douglas S. Daniel, Chair

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Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., College of William and Mary
M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Ph. D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
ddaniel@presby.edu
864-833-8341

Courses taught

  • Trigonometry
  • Finite Math
  • Calculus I–III
  • Transition to Advanced Math
  • Linear Algebra
  • Modern College Geometry
  • Freshman Seminar

Professional Interests

  • My dissertation was on Harmonic Analysis.
  • I also enjoy art and architecture and how they relate to math.

Personal Interests

  • Music, music, and music
  • College football
  • Art and architecture
  • Reading
  • Watching TV
  • Hiking
  • Boating
  • Traveling
  • The UK

Dr. C. Clinton Harshaw

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Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Newberry College
M.S., Clemson University
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Joined Presbyterian College: 2002
charshaw@presby.edu
864-833-8995

Courses Taught

  • Probability and Statistics
  • Calculus I, II, IV
  • Applied Statistics
  • Applied Calculus
  • Introductory Statistics

Professional Interests

  • Data Analysis
  • Statistics in Motorsports
  • Nonparametric Statistical Methods
  • Resampling Methods
  • Regression Diagnostics
  • Epidemiological Methods
  • Fragility of Studies
  • Cluster Detection
  • Mathematics Education
  • Statistics Education
  • Open Source Software

Dr. Kara L. Shavo

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Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.Ed., The University of Toledo
M.S., Michigan State University
Ph.D., The University of South Carolina
klshavo@presby.edu
864-833-8404

Courses Taught

  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Abstract Algebra
  • Analysis
  • Linear Algebra
  • Transition to Advanced Mathematics
  • Differential Equations
  • Calculus I–III
  • Mathematics for Teachers
  • Finite Mathematics
  • Trigonometry
  • College Algebra

Professional Interests

  • Graph Theory
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Elementary School Mathematics

Personal Interests

  • Sewing
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Tennis
  • And, of course, parenting my four young daughters