Timothy Sipka
I have been teaching at Alma College since 1979. I have master’s degrees in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, and I thoroughly enjoy teaching courses in all three areas. In addition to teaching, I organize the MATH Challenge, a team-oriented competition for undergraduates and the Alma College problem-of-the-month program for high school students. Professionally my main interests include problem solving, graph theory, and the history of mathematics. Outside of mathematics, my interests/hobbies include gardening, tinkering with cars, biking, and running. I am married to Chris (the serious runner in our family), and we have three grown sons, Phillip, Stephen, and Mark.
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Educational Background
- M.S., Central Michigan University (1986)
- M.A., M.S., Western Michigan University (1978 & 1979)
- B.A., Anderson College (1975)
Rank
Associate Professor
My career at Alma began in
Signature course(s):
Recent presentations:
“Kempe’s Flawed Proof that Four Colors Suffice,” given at the MAA MathFest 2013 in Hartford, CT on August 1, 2013.