Dylan C. Beck

Dr. Dylan C. Beck is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at St. Mary's University, affiliated with the Mathematics Division within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. He previously taught at Baker University and the University of Kansas. His research focuses on commutative algebra, with connections to combinatorics and number theory, including studies on numerical semigroups and local rings.

Education details are not explicitly listed, but his PhD thesis (2022) indicates academic training in algebraic structures. He actively teaches courses such as Calculus III, Abstract Algebra, and Quantitative Literacy at St. Mary's, and has extensive teaching experience across institutions like Baker University and KU, covering topics from Intermediate Algebra to Real Analysis.

His research interests include canonical blow-up of singularities, Veronese subrings, and numerical semigroup properties. He has presented work at conferences like the Kansas Mathematics Graduate Student Conference and the University of Kansas Local Algebra Conference.

Dr. Beck’s advising and grants are not detailed in the provided texts, but his teaching philosophy emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. He coordinates the KU Algebra Qualifying Exam Study Group and leads mini-courses on modern algebra topics.