Martha Abell Named Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics
Martha Abell Named Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics
Martha Abell, Ph.D., has been appointed Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics (COSM).
“When the Provost announced this week that I had been appointed as Dean of COSM, I was overwhelmed with notes of support from across campus,” said Abell. “It brought back fond memories of the people I have worked with over the years and caused me to remember all of those who have helped me along the way, from my outstanding administrative assistants to the wonderful colleagues and mentors I’ve had. I certainly would not be where I am today without the positive influence of many people.”
Abell earned her Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, cum laude, from Mercer University. Her Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees were awarded from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
A faculty member since 1989, Abell earned tenure in 1995. She has held several administrative positions at Georgia Southern and has taught courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels developing innovative approaches to teaching through the use of technology. In 2004, Dr. Abell was named Chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, a role she held until being named the Interim Dean of COSM in 2012.
“COSM has a great history of excellence in teaching, research and service,” said Abell. “My goal is to help our college continue to provide our faculty with the resources they need to do exceptional things, whether it’s time to develop world-renowned research programs, build nationally-acclaimed degree programs or provide much needed outreach programs to inspire more students in our region to study science and mathematics.”
In 1995, Dr. Abell received the Georgia Southern University Award for Excellence in Research and was selected as a University System of Georgia 2014 Executive Leadership Scholar. She has published peer-reviewed papers in such journals as the SIAM Review, Applied Mathematics and Computations, Mathematics and Computers in Simulation and the Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications.
“Dr. Abell enjoyed strong faculty support for this role,” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jean Bartels. “I am very pleased that she has agreed to take on this new role and am confident that she will be a strong leader capable of moving COSM to its next level of excellence.”
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