Benny Evans

co-author of Quantitative Literacy: Thinking Between the Lines

February 4, 2012

Benny Evans received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Michigan in 1971. After a year at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, he went to Oklahoma State University where he is currently Professor of Mathematics. In his tenure at OSU, he has served as Undergraduate Director, Associate Head, and Department Head. His career has included visiting appointments at the Institute for Advanced Study, Rice University, Texas A&M, and University of Nevada at Reno.

Benny's research interests are in topology and mathematics education. His record includes 28 papers in refereed journals, numerous books and articles, and 25 grants from the National Science Foundation, Oklahoma State Board of Regents, and private foundations.

URL: https://library.okstate.edu/news/celebratingbooks/2012-honorees/benny-evans

Last Updated: 21 December 2015