Martha Gady

Martha Gady is the Department Chair of Math/Computer Sci. at Whitworth University since 1984. She holds a B.S. from Seattle Pacific University and an M.Sc. from Texas A&M University. Her expertise spans math education, graphing calculator modeling, finite math, algebra, calculus, geometry, and statistics.

Research focuses on demographic influences on standardized testing outcomes, with notable work analyzing factors predicting school district performance in mathematics exams. She has presented findings at the Spokane Mathematics Colloquium (2015), Whitworth's Faculty Scholarship Forum (2015), and Research Colloquium for Math/CS students (2017).

Teaches courses including Calculus I/II, Advanced Calculus, Mathematical Statistics, and Game Theory. Courses emphasize foundational mathematics for elementary education and applied statistics.

No formal scientific awards listed, though presentations and publications reflect academic engagement. Active in curriculum development and teacher training initiatives.