Scholarships & Awards

Established 1995

The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage bright incoming undergraduate students interested in mathematics to attend the University of Denver. It was established by Scott Lumpkin and Bill Dorn along with a number of individual contributions and a sizeable bequest.

Mike Martin was a brilliant and beloved professor of mathematics at the University of Denver from 1971 to 2001. Prof. Martin’s career was cut short by a fatal fall during a hiking accident in Utah. The Department of Mathematics is honored to be able to offer scholarships in his name to undergraduates studying the subject that was so dear to him.  

Established 2003

The fund was established by a very substantial bequest from the estate of Mary K. Hammond. It provides scholarship support for students with high grade averages who are pursuing graduate degrees in mathematics. The recipients are designated Hammond Scholars.

Mary Katherine Heym matriculated to DU in 1935 and graduated in 1938 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as Mary Hammond after marrying an engineering student John R. Hammond. Mary was quite a renaissance figure—an artist, a musician, and a mathematician. The delight that she found in mathematics will live on through the generations of DU mathematics students who will benefit from her generosity.

The award was established by the Mathematics Department to recognize top students graduating with an undergraduate degree in mathematics.

Dr. Greenberg was the driving force in creating a combined Mathematics and Computer Science Department at the University of Denver in the 1980s, and he served as department chair for many years. He was brilliant – a talented writer, musician and mathematician who started college when he was only 14. He loved teaching math! The Mathematics Department is proud to continue Dr. Greenberg’s legacy by recognizing an outstanding graduating mathematics major.

Past Recipients

2023 Madison Sousa
2022 Spencer Cockerell
2021 Toni Hinskton
2020 Benjamin Gurka
2019 John Christensen
2018 Samantha Brooker
2017 David Chan
2016 Zachary Adams
2015 Rebecca Conrad
2014 Steven Kordonowy
2013 Kenneth D. Macneal
2012 Sion Ledbetter
2011 Anar Amgalan
2010 Nathan McNew
2009 William Reynolds
2008 Skyler Braden
2007 Ashley Brewer
2006 Denis Lapitski
2005 Jacob Harper
2004 Cy Holladay
2003 Thomas Gieck and Derek Moulton
2002 Thomas Gieck, Jennifer Proal, and Tracey Shaw

Every year, the Outstanding Student in Mathematics Award recognizes 3-4 math majors for exemplary academic performance in mathematics.

Established 2006

The lectureship is offered to a Graduate Teaching Assistant who has exhibited particularly meritorious service. The award is meant to do more than convey the gratitude of the faculty for going well beyond the ordinary call of duty.  It is also an opportunity for a budding educator to gain valuable teaching experience by having primary instructional responsibility for a class of their own.

The lectureship was established by the Department of Mathematics in the name of distinguished Emeritus Professor Bill Dorn.

Established 2008

The award recognizes an outstanding female student at the University of Denver graduating with an undergraduate degree in mathematics.

The award was established by a very generous gift by the estate of Eleanor L. Campbell to the Department of Mathematics. Mrs. Campbell’s endowment allows the department to perpetuate her love of learning and her desire to help others by providing recognition and encouragement.

Past Recipients

2023 Alexandra Revier
2022 Leah Huzjak
2021 Martine Gelb
2020 Sarah Lingen
2019 Sydney Brookstein
2018 Valerie Yen
2017 Samantha Brooker
2016 Madeline Doering
2015 Aurora Simoneau
2014 Rebecca Conrad
2013 Nanzhi Tang
2012 Di Wei
2011 Kathryn Palma
2010 Jocelyn Nguyen
2009 Abby Johnson
2008 Teresa Alvarado

Established 2012

The award is given by the Department of Mathematics to a graduate teaching assistant in recognition of dedication, professionalism and excellence in teaching and tutoring.

Past Recipients

2023 Casey Schlortt
2022 Vladimir Kovalchuk
2021 Dan Graybill
2020 Ryan Demuse + Mariah Barnes
2019 Alex Stevens
2018 Adam Purcilly
2017 Lauren Nelsen
2016 Wesley Fussner
2015 Thomas French
2014 Drew Ash
2013 Timothy Trujillo
2012 Mark Greer

Established 2014

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The endowment was established by a very generous gift from Patricia Daly. It provides support for research-related expenses of students, with preference given to graduate students.

John Daly received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver in mathematics and education, and he pursued a gratifying career as a high school mathematics teacher, where he was beloved and influenced countless high school students. Dan Daly, son of John and Patricia, received his master’s degree and doctorate from the Department of Mathematics at the University of Denver, and now works as a professor of mathematics. The Daly family wishes to honor John’s memory by supporting the research and travel of students in the Department of Mathematics.

Established 2022

The purpose of the award is to stimulate mathematical research among students at the University of Denver, particularly graduate students transitioning from coursework to research. An award is given to one or more students for their analysis and presentation of a mathematics research paper.

The award was established by a generous donation from mathematics alum Dr. Aditya Nagrath and Elephant Learning. It honors emeritus professor Richard Ball, a long-term faculty member and chair of the Department of Mathematics.