Susan R. Loepp

Susan R. Loepp serves as the William Dwight Whitney Professor of Mathematics at Williams College, where she has held a faculty position since 1996 within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.A. in Mathematics from Bethel College (1989)
• B.S. in Physics from Bethel College (1989)
• Ph.D. in Mathematics from The University of Texas (1994)

Specializing in Commutative Algebra, Dr. Loepp teaches advanced courses including Multivariable Calculus (MATH 151), Galois Theory (MATH 394), and the interdisciplinary Protecting Information course (MATH 316/PHYS 316) applying abstract algebra to quantum physics. Her research directly informs her upper-level course MATH 411 on Commutative Algebra. The department she contributes to received the American Mathematical Society's 2014 Exemplary Program Award.

Dr. Loepp serves on the Faculty Interview Panel and maintains active teaching responsibilities for the 2025/26 academic year, with select courses like Commutative Algebra temporarily unlisted for scheduling.