Mary Lou Zeeman

Mary Lou Zeeman is the R. Wells Johnson Professor of Mathematics at Bowdoin College, specializing in geometric dynamical systems, mathematical biology, and climate modeling. Her work bridges theoretical mathematics with real-world applications in ecology, sustainability, and neuroendocrinology.

Education: PhD in Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley; MA and BA in Mathematics from the University of Oxford.

Research focuses on population dynamics, resilience in ecosystems, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. She co-leads initiatives like the Mathematics and Climate Research Network (MCRN) and contributed to the Mathematics of Planet Earth (MPE) 2013 initiative. Her teaching includes Biomathematics (MATH 1758/BIOL 1175) and Multivariate Calculus (MATH 1800).

Key contributions include modeling hormone oscillations in the menstrual cycle, climate change impacts, and fisheries management policies. Her work emphasizes decision-support frameworks for environmental challenges.

Grants and collaborations span NSF-funded projects on computational sustainability and climate change research, reflecting her commitment to applied interdisciplinary science.