Associate Professor
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciencesmturpin@hartford.edu 860.768.4830 Dana 223
Education
PhD, Boston University
BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Mark Turpin is the external course evaluator for the department. He is also a member of the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics, and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS).
Courses Taught:
- M 144: Calculus I
- M 145: Calculus II
- M 221: Discrete Mathematics I
- M 222: Discrete Mathematics I
- M 242: Differential Equations
- M 320: Number Theory
- M 370: Foundations of Geometry
Research:
I study dynamical systems on fractals that have circular properties but are not actual circles. I use ideas from both topology and number theory to reach results.- I enjoy puzzles, always working the sudoku puzzles in airplane magazines when I fly.
- I can solve Rubik’s Cube, but not in any sort of speedy way.
- I am an avid hiker, having completed all 48 New Hampshire summits over 4,000 feet in elevation, and working my way through the 14,000-foot peaks of Colorado.
- I have run three marathons, and hope to run at least one more, faster than the first three!