David Turner

David Turner is a full-time Professor of Mathematics at Faulkner University, serving since 1993. He holds a B.S. from the University of Rio Grande, M.S. degrees from Indiana University (applied mathematics) and Purdue University (theoretical mathematics), and a Ph.D. from Auburn University (mathematics). His research focuses on abstract algebra, particularly Schur algebras, with contributions to polynomial summation formulas. He has published in the Journal of Linear and Multilinear Algebra and presented at mathematics conferences. Turner is also authoring a textbook in abstract algebra.

• Education:
• Bachelor’s: University of Rio Grande
• Master’s: Indiana University (applied mathematics); Purdue University (theoretical mathematics)
• Doctoral: Auburn University (mathematics)
• Teaching: Courses include calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, number theory, and real/complex analysis.
• Research: Specializes in Schur algebras and mathematical induction formulas, with work presented at conferences and published in 2013.

Turner emphasizes Faulkner’s Christian environment and collaborative academic culture, stating it’s a 'joy to explain abstract concepts to exceptional students.' Hobbies include authentic Italian cooking and collecting baseball cards.