Austin Mohr

Austin Mohr is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Nebraska Wesleyan University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of South Carolina at Columbia and dual bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

His research and academic interests span graph coloring, permutation enumeration, and innovative pedagogical approaches in mathematics education. He is particularly passionate about mastery-based grading, active learning, growth mindset, and integrating writing instruction into the mathematics curriculum to enhance student understanding and engagement.

Mohr has been recognized for his excellence in teaching and mentorship, receiving the NWU Margaret J. Prouty Teaching Award (2022) and being named Faculty Advisor of the Year (2018). He has secured significant external funding through multiple National Science Foundation grants, including serving as Principal Investigator for the NSF Scholarships in STEM program from 2020 to 2022. He is also a Fellow of the Mathematical Association of America’s Project NExT, a professional development program for new mathematics faculty.

• NWU Margaret J. Prouty Teaching Award (2022)
• Principal Investigator for National Science Foundation Scholarships in STEM Grant (2020 - 2022)
• National Science Foundation Center for Undergraduate Research in Mathematics Grant (2019)
• NWU Faculty Advisor of the Year (2018)
• National Science Foundation EPSCoR Grant for Undergraduate Research at Small Colleges and Universities (2016)
• Mathematical Association of America Project NExT Fellow (2014)

Austin Mohr is deeply committed to undergraduate research and student development. Through his leadership in NSF-funded programs, he has created opportunities for students to engage in meaningful research experiences. He advises student organizations and fosters academic community within his department, contributing significantly to institutional STEM initiatives and curriculum innovation. While no formal list of advisees is provided, his role as department chair and grant PI indicates extensive mentorship activity.

He is actively involved in advancing mathematics education both locally and nationally, with a focus on inclusive teaching practices and building student confidence in quantitative reasoning. No information about labs or research teams is provided in the text.