Educational Background
Washington State University, Ph.D. in Mathematics, 1969
Washington State University, M.A. in Mathematics, 1966
Western Washington State College, B.A. in Mathematics and B.A. in Ed., 1964
Professional Experience
Seattle University, Associate Professor, 1980-present
Seattle University, Mathematics Chair, 1979-1988
Seattle University, Assistant Professor, 1974-1980
Green River Community College, Part-time Instructor, 1973
Professional Publications
Student Solutions Manual for Yandl's Finite Mathematics, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 1991
Student Solutions Manual for Yandl's Introduction to Mathematical Analysis for Business and Economics, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 1991
Student Solutions Manual for Yandl's Elements of Calculus, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 1991
Recent Professional Development
Chautauqua courses:
- Statistics: An Indispensable Tool for Decision-Making in the Modern World. 1996
- The Gambler's Ruin Problem and Computational Probability. 1993
- Cognition and Teaching. 1990
Core Seminar: Teaching to a Diverse Classroom. 1997
The Geometer's Sketchpad Workshop. 1997
Washington Reform Calculus Network, The Evergreen State College. 1995
Summer core seminar: Critical Thinking: Theory and Classroom Applications. 1994
Professional Societies
Mathematical Association of America
Recent Professional Service
Secretary/Treasurer of the Pacific Northwest Section of the MAA. 1994-present
Reviewer, College Algebra and Trigonometry, e/3 by Barnett and Ziegler. 1997
Facilities Coordinator , Expanding Your Horizons, a program to increase the interest of young women in mathematics and science. 1995, 1996, and 1997 http://www.seattleu.edu/~aauw-eyh
Mathematics consultant. Howard Edde Inc., engineering project. 1990
Recent University and Departmental Service
Academic Integrity and Use of Technology Assessment Project, 1997-98
University Committee on Academic Planning, 1997-present
United Way campaign coordinator for the Bannan Building, 1995
Department representative to the School Curriculum committee, 1993-95
University Grievance Committee, 1993-95
School Faculty Development Committee, 1990-94, chair 94
School Academic Grievance Committee, 1988-92
Advisor for mathematics majors.
Areas of Particular Teaching Interest
Mathematics for business, multivariable calculus, probability and statistics
Contact Information
Mary B. Ehlers
Seattle University
Mathematics Department
900 Broadway
Seattle Washington, 98122-4340
(206) 296-5921
mehlers@seattleu.edu
This page last updated on August 31, 1998.