Student Awards

Wilson Prize

Robert Wilson taught mathematics and computer science at Ohio Wesleyan from 1958 until 1974. He was an influential member of the faculty during his time at OWU and served briefly as acting dean of the college. Within the department, he was the leader in revising the mathematics curriculum into the general form that we know it now and was also the main creator of the computer science major. After he retired, his former students along with friends and family established an endowed fund to award the Wilson Prize each year to honor the graduating senior in mathematics and/or in computer science for most outstanding performance. The prize was first awarded in 1987.

Wilson Prize Winners

Staley Prize

David Staley taught mathematics at Ohio Wesleyan from 1961 until 1994. He played a significant role both in the department and in the university and taught a very wide range of courses in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. He was very active in advising students and oversaw the certification program for high school mathematics teaching. When he retired, former students, friends, and family established an endowed fund to award the Staley Prize each year for most outstanding performance by a junior in mathematics and/or computer science. The prize was first awarded in 1996.

Staley Prize Winners