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Alex Schaefer is a Lecturer and Academic Program Associate in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kansas, specializing in combinatorics and graph theory. He holds a Ph.D. from Binghamton University (2017), an M.A. from the University of Kansas (2011), and prior degrees from Michigan Technological University. His research focuses on non-transitive dice, signed graphs, and combinatorial structures with applications in probability and algebraic geometry.
Education:
- B.S. in Mathematics, Michigan Technological University, 2006
- M.S. in Mathematics, Michigan Technological University, 2008
- M.A. in Mathematics, University of Kansas, 2011
- Ph.D. in Mathematics, Binghamton University, 2017
Research interests include combinatorial optimization, graph connectivity, and the intersection of discrete mathematics with education. His work often explores paradoxical phenomena in probability (e.g., non-transitive dice) and algebraic structures in signed graphs. He has delivered over 20 talks at institutions including the University of Kansas, Binghamton University, and national AMS conferences.
Teaching spans over 15 years, including courses in calculus, discrete mathematics, and college algebra, with extensive experience in online and hybrid formats. He leads teaching assistant training programs at KU and developed quality-assured online curricula. His service includes organizing mathematics conferences and managing calculus placement exams.
Projects like the 2020 Democratic Primary Polling analyze ranked-choice voting methodologies, applying combinatorial principles to electoral systems.
