Mike Weimerskirch

Mike Weimerskirch serves as Associate Professor in the School of Mathematics at the University of Minnesota and Director of Educational Innovation for the Mathematics Center for Educational Programs (MathCEP).

His research focuses on combinatorial game theory, probability theory applications to NCAA football rankings, and innovative mathematics education approaches emphasizing active learning. Dr. Weimerskirch has developed comprehensive video resources for hybrid mathematics courses that strategically separate routine skill development from higher-order thinking skills.

He teaches MATH 1051 (PreCalculus I), MATH 1151 (Pre-Calculus II), and MATH 5652 (Stochastic Processes), with an educational philosophy that mechanical skills can be effectively learned through video instruction while classroom time should focus on developing mathematical modeling, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Dr. Weimerskirch has created hybrid course models for College Algebra and Pre-Calculus using open-source texts (Stitz/Zeager and Lippman/Rasmussen) supplemented with automated homework systems. His video resources are publicly available on YouTube for other educators to utilize, reflecting his commitment to advancing mathematics education through technology-enhanced learning experiences.