Joel B. Mohler wins 2003 EPADEL Prize

 

 

December 2002 Millersville University graduate Joel B. Mohler was named winner of the 2003 Student Paper Competition sponsored by the Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Section of the Mathematical Association of America (EPADEL).  His paper entitled "Geodesics on a Conical Drinking Cup with Lid" is an adaptation of his senior honors thesis directed by Dr. Ron Umble, Professor of Mathematics.  To quote the judges, "[His] beautiful paper is a delightful presentation of original work that is accessible at the undergraduate level."  The award with a $200 cash prize was presented by EPADEL President Dr. Annalisa Crannell at the Fall EPADEL meeting held at Franklin and Marshall College on Saturday, November 8.  Mr. Mohler is a graduate student in the Department of Mathematics at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.