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Dr. John Coleman _B5A0407

Dr. John Coleman

Associate Professor of Mathematics

JColeman@franciscan.edu
(740)-284-5277

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Dr. Coleman has taught at Franciscan University since 1998, having previously taught at East Central University in Oklahoma. He teaches both mathematics and computer science, including courses in statistics, bioinformatics, and cryptography. His research interests include algebra, topology, and probability theory, and has either authored or coauthored a number of papers. He is an active participant on Stack Overflow and other Stack Exchange communities, having answered over 1500 questions about mathematics and programming.

Dr. Coleman received a Ph.D. in mathematics from The University of Colorado at Boulder in 1992 and a B.S. in mathematics from Kent State University.

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics with a concentration in Universal Algebra from the University of Colorado at Boulder , December 1992.
  • B.S. in Mathematical Sciences from Kent State University, May 1986.
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  • “Separation in topological algebras,” Algebra Universalis, 35 (1996) 72-84.
  • “Topological equivalents to n-permutability,” Algebra Universalis, 38 (1997) 200-209.
  • “On weaker notions of scattered,” Questions and Answers in General Topology, 16 (1998) 11-15.
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