Rick Silvey

Rick Silvey is a Professor and Division Chair of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Saint Mary since 2000. With teaching experience since 1992, he has held faculty positions at Missouri Western State University, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Maple Woods Community College, Johnson County Community College, and Allen County Community College.

• Ph.D. in Mathematics from University of Missouri-Kansas City
• M.S. in Mathematics from University of Missouri-Kansas City
• B.S. in Mathematics from Missouri Western State University

Dr. Silvey's research focuses on Numerical Linear Algebra, particularly on developing a hybrid algorithm combining the QR Algorithm and Rayleigh Quotient to improve eigenvalue and eigenvector calculations for symmetric matrices. His teaching spans courses like calculus, linear algebra, statistics, math modeling, and abstract algebra.