Faculty Interests

Dr. Dave Taylor

is a fan of magic, having seen numerous magicians in action over the years. Dave's recent Conversation Series talk "Magic, Mathemagic, and Mathematics" was an entertaining blend of mathematically-based tricks and Vegas-style card tricks.

Dr. Chris Lee

has two deaf dogs. He and his wife Christina run Deaf Dogs Rock, which publicizes the benefits of deaf dogs and matches orphaned dogs with new owners. The Lees also own horses at their home, Bluebird Farm.

Dr. Karin Saoub

has both the smallest Erdos and Bacon numbers on campus. Karin co-authored a mathematics paper with her advisor, who co-authored a paper with the great Paul Erdos. She was in the movie Mona Lisa Smile starring Julia Roberts, who was in Flatliners with Kevin Bacon.

Dr. Adam Childers

is a biker and a runner. Adam's essay on mathematics and running at https://apps.roanoke.edu/minton/AdamNotebook.pdf is an interesting read. He also juggles, as everyone at his talk "The Mathematics of Juggling" found out.

Dr. Maggie Rahmoeller

is an outstanding oboist who plays in various ensembles (Winds of the Blue Ridge and Valley Chamber Orchestra) and accompanies such groups as the Roanoke College Choir. She loves her dogs Frodo and Loki.

Dr. Hannah Robbins

plays Ultimate Frisbee and the stand-up bass (not at the same time). Hannah sings and plays bass in local traditional music bands (see https://apps.roanoke.edu/minton/HannahBand.jpg).

Dr. Mike Weselcouch 

is the creator of a You Tube channel (see https://www.youtube.com/c/drweselcouch) with entertaining explanations and illustrations of mathematical concepts, often using Minecraft.

Prof. Jan Minton

is coordinator of an Elder Scholar-style program at Salem Presbyterian Church. Jan is also a knitter and crocheter, and has organized craft projects and groups at Roanoke College (see the Coral Reef page).