Math Faculty

Photo of Craig M. Johnson, Ph.D.

Craig M. Johnson, Ph.D.

Professor of Mathematics
[email protected]
Center for Natural and Health Sciences building, Room 319
(570) 348-6291
http://math2.marywood.edu/~cjohnson

Education

B.S. in Mathematics: University of Illinois
M.S., Ph.D. in Mathematics: Purdue University

Research Area

Topology; Connections of Mathematics to Music

Office Hours

Office Hours May Vary by Semester. Please email Dr. Johnson to make an appointment.

Interests

  • Free actions on closed surfaces by finite groups
  • Obstructions to embeddings of simplicial complexes into manifolds
  • Connections of mathematics to music theory
  • Use of technology in teaching

I obtained my B.S. in Mathematics at the University of Illinois and my M.S. and Ph.D. in Mathematics at Purdue University. After a few years in the aerospace industry doing math modeling for the military, I have cheerfully taught at Marywood for 28 years. I have two married sons and a new wonderful grandson. Although my publications are all in mathematics (topology), I also have a great interest in astronomy and music. I still love teaching and am usually involved in research projects with undergraduates. The door is always open for students to visit me in my office.