Education
- PhD, University of Oklahoma (2019)
- MA, University of Oklahoma (2014)
- BA (Math/Computer Science), Bethel College (2011)
- Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (Fall 2010)
Courses Taught
- Discrete structures
- Intro to proofs
- Topology
- Real analysis
- Calculus I
- Linear algebra
- Preparation for industrial careers in mathematics
- Intro to artificial intelligence
Research Interests
- Topics in geometric and combinatorial group theory including:
- One-relator groups and generalizations
- Orderable groups
- Nonpositive and negative curvature conditions for groups
- Computability questions for finitely presented groups
- Ranking systems and alignment classifiers for games of social deduction
- I’m also casually interested in:
- The mathematics and computer science of video game speedrunning, especially that which pertains to finding and exploiting glitches
- Creative approaches for improving mathematics pedagogy using technology
- Creative approaches for making classrooms and departmental spaces more inclusive
- Addressing algorithmic racial (and other) bias and oppression
Ben Stucky
Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science
Pronouns: he/him/his Email: stuckybw@beloit.edu Phone: 608-363-2193 Schedule an Appointment Office: Room 218, Sanger Center for the Sciences