Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005
Dr. Barbara Faires, professor of mathematics at ¾¨Ó㴫ý, was recently elected first vice president of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).
"This is the largest professional society that focuses on mathematics accessible to the undergraduate level," Faires said. "The association is based in Washington, D.C. and has nearly 27,000 members.
Faires has held national positions as chair of the Budget and Audit Committee, and currently heads the strategic planning initiative of the MAA.
During the summer Faires was one of six mathematicians representing mathematics at the Science-Engineering Technology Congressional Visits Day in D.C.; chaired the national Committee on Revenue Planning for the MAA; and gave presentations at the Executive Committee and at the Board of Governors in Albuquerque, N.M.
Faires, who has been with ¾¨Ó㴫ý since 1976, earned her undergraduate degree from East Carolina University, her master's from the University of South Carolina, and her Ph.D from Kent State University.
Contact Faires at (724) 946-7293 or e-mail faires@westminster.edu for more information.
