Mark Barsamian

Mark Barsamian is a Professor of Instruction in the Department of Mathematics at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. He is actively involved in teaching undergraduate mathematics, with recent courses including MATH 1350 (Survey of Calculus) and MATH 3110/5110 (College Geometry) during the 2024–2025 Spring Semester. His office is located in Morton Hall, where he holds regular office hours.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Kansas, 1983
• Ph.D. in Mathematics, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 2002 (Thesis: Normal Subgroups of the Symplectomorphism Group)

His academic work emphasizes rigorous mathematical instruction, particularly in axiomatic and college geometry. He has authored a comprehensive textbook for his junior-level Axiomatic Geometry course, focusing on proof structure, logical terminology, and geometric systems including Euclidean, spherical, Klein disk, and Poincaré disk models. His educational philosophy incorporates active learning, clear proof methodology, and accessibility through open educational resources.

Although no peer-reviewed articles are listed in the available materials, his contributions to pedagogy are significant, including the development of online resources for students and instructors, such as guides on logical notation, proof techniques, and curated lists of mathematical software like Desmos, GeoGebra, and regression tools. He supports student success through advocacy for tutoring services in the Morton Math Tutoring Lab and the Academic Achievement Center.

Mark Barsamian has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards or fellowships in the provided texts.

He plays a key role in academic operations, providing final exam seating charts, attendance tracking tools, and classroom management resources for fellow instructors. He also maintains awareness of technical issues affecting education, such as a documented problem with Microsoft Word 2013's drawing grid. His commitment extends beyond the classroom to enhancing the overall teaching and learning environment in mathematics at Ohio University.