Stephen Muir

Stephen Muir, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Providence. He holds a B.A. in Chemistry and Mathematics from Whitman College (2003) and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of North Texas (2011). His research focuses on integrating undergraduate math curricula to enhance career-readiness in applied mathematics fields. He develops educational software tools using Octave and GeoGebra and shares these innovations with secondary educators through the MFPE meetings.

• Education:
• B.A., Chemistry & Mathematics, Whitman College, 2003
• Ph.D., Mathematics, University of North Texas, 2011

Dr. Muir serves on the UP SLAS curriculum committee and actively engages in environmental stewardship around Great Falls. He teaches courses in Pure and Applied Mathematics and Physics. Beyond academia, he practices northern kung fu, enjoys outdoor recreation, and participates in community activities like the River’s Edge trail walks.

His advice to students emphasizes resilience: 'Pain is a good teacher.'