Edward Early

Edward Early is a Professor of Mathematics and Associate Dean of Natural Sciences at St. Edward's University. He holds a Ph.D. and S.B. in Mathematics from MIT. His research focuses on combinatorics, particularly partially ordered sets (posets) and integer partitions, with extensive contributions to undergraduate research mentoring. He is a key figure in mathematics competitions, serving as head coach of the Texas ARML team, former MATHCOUNTS National Judge, and co-founder of the Harvard-MIT Math Tournament.

• Education: Ph.D. and S.B. in Mathematics from MIT

Research interests include poset structures, combinatorial enumeration, and applications to competition math. He actively engages in math outreach and has received the Alfred Kalfus Founder's Award (2015) for ARML service. His academic leadership roles include associate dean responsibilities and faculty mentorship across disciplines.

Awards highlight his service to mathematics education and competition development. His work bridges pure research with practical educational initiatives, fostering problem-solving skills in students at all levels.