Tim Rogalsky

Associate Professor of Mathematics

I am passionate about maths and I love to teach! There's nothing quite as rewarding as watching the lights go on in students' eyes - whether it's math-o-phobes in a general education course realizing for the first time that mathematics can be accessible and FUN, or math-o-philes finally connecting the last piece of of a challenging puzzle.

To those who think, "But it's just math," I say, "There's no such thing!" In my classroom you'll discover that mathematics connects to everything - from science and economics, to environmental and social justice, to spirituality.

I enjoy being active in many forms - triathlon, gardening, x-country skiing, live music, hiking, cooking, canoeing, and basketball. 

Areas of Teaching

Maths for all!

Education

PhD, University of Manitoba, 2004; MSc, University of Manitoba, 1998; BSc (Hons), University of Manitoba, 1996; BRS, Mennonite Brethren Bible College, 1991

Work in Detail

Teaching

Maths for anyone: 

• Fun (yes really!), interactive, and accessible for all math backgrounds.
• MATH-1040 Elements of Discrete Mathematics, MATH-1050 The Art of Mathematical Thinking, MATH/PHIL-3060 Introductory Logic.

Maths for CMU programs:

• Various degrees in Science, Business, and Psychology require some or all of these courses.
• MATH-1000 Basic Statistical Analysis, MATH-1020 Introduction to Calculus, MATH-1030 Calculus II.

Maths for mathies:

• For majors, minors, and concentrations in Mathematics, and for anyone who just loves maths!
• Calculus, Chaos Theory, Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Logic, Linear Algebra.

Research

Current projects

Management Science for the Modern World, a Management Science/ Operations Research textbook co-authored with Craig Martin.

"Mathematical Modeling and Optimal Control of Compost Processes." 

"Catalan Mathematical and Mystical Influences in the Late Work of Salvador Dalí."

Sample work

Rogalsky, T. "Pandemic-inspired learning strategies for endemic times." 34th annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Virtual event, March 14, 2022.

Rogalsky, T. "Salvador Dali: Mathematical Mystic." In: Dyck, P. and Huebner, H. (eds). A University of the Church for the World. CMU Press, Winnipeg, 2016, pp 161-182.

Rogalsky, T. "Continuous parameterization for evolutionary optimal control in epidemiology." Optimization Days 2013, HEC Montreal Quebec, May 6-8, 2013.

Rogalsky, T. "Bézier Control Parameterization for evolutionary optimization in disease models." Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference Companion. Philadelphia Pennsylvania, July 2012. ACM, New York, NY. pp 523-530.

Derksen, R.W. and Rogalsky, T. "Bézier-PARSEC: An optimized aerofoil parameterization for design." Advances in Engineering Software. Vol. 41, Issues 7-8, July/August 2010, pp 923-930. 

Rogalsky, T. and Derksen, R.W. "Bézier-PARSEC parameterization for airfoil optimization." Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal. Vol. 55, No. 3, December 2009, pp 163-174.

Rogalsky, T. "Distinctively Christian Mathematical Instruction: A Hopeful Imagination." Direction. Vol. 37, No. 1, Spring 2008. pp 71-81.

Rogalsky, T. "Blaise Pascal: Mathematician, Mystic, Disciple." Journal of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences. 2006. www.acmsonline.org/journal2006.htm

Rogalsky, T. "Good News for the Poor: Social Justice is Part of our Evangelical Heritage." In Follow Me: Exploring More of our Calling as Christians. Evangelical Mennonite Conference, Steinbach. 2006. pp. 12-16.

Rogalsky, T. "Salt of the Earth: Reflections on Salt, Fertilizer, and Same-Sex Marriage." The Messenger. December 1, 2004. pp. 2-4.

Rogalsky, T., Derksen, R.W., and Kocabiyik, S. "Differential Evolution in Aerodynamic Optimization." Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal. Vol. 46, No. 4, December 2000. pp 183-190.

 

Community

Selected talks and workshops

"Why Beauty Matters: Radical Amazement, Spirituality, and the Ecological Crisis." Face2Face panel organizer and presenter, Canadian Mennonite University, November 2, 2016.

"Why Beauty Matters: The Art of Nature." Winnipeg Art Gallery, "Art for Lunch" Series, April 27, 2016.

 "Salvador Dali, Mathematical Mystic." Winnipeg Art Gallery, "Art for Lunch" Series, November 26, 2014.

"Math + Art: Sacred Geometry." Winnipeg Art Gallery, "Art for Lunch" Series, April 9, 2014.

"Worship, Imagination, and SCIENCE?!?" Workshop with John Brubacher, Candice Viddal. Worship + Imagination conference, Canadian Mennonite University, February 8, 2013.

 "Collection Connection: Mathematics and Renaissance Art." Winnipeg Art Gallery, "Art for Lunch" Series, November 14, 2011.

Workshop presentations, "Pascal's Wager," "Fibonacci's Flowers and other Mathematical Marvels," "Logic Unlocks Pauline Puzzles." Prairie Centre for Christian Education, Teachers Convention, Lethbridge, October 19-21, 2011.

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