Carthage

Aaron Trautwein

  • Professor of Mathematics

Aaron Trautwein specializes in knot theory, a subfield of topology, which is the area of mathematics that examines shape. In particular, he studies the physical and theoretical properties of harmonic knots and their applications. He has presented numerous talks on his research and wrote the chapter "An Introduction to Harmonic Knots" for the book Ideal Knots. At Carthage, he teaches an array of courses for the Mathematics Department and Western Heritage Program, including multivariate calculus, linear and abstract algebra, and Western Heritage I and II. He was selected as Carthage's Distinguished Teacher of the Year in 2001. He joined the Carthage faculty in 1995. Read more.

Education

  • Ph.D. — Topology, University of Iowa
  • M.A. — Mathematics, St. Louis University
  • B.A. — Mathematics and Secondary Education, Washington University (St. Louis)
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"My favorite professor? Aaron Trautwein, because I can talk to him about anything. As my advisor, he's helped me plan my academic progress and career transition." — Trevor Whately, '10

Contact Information

akt@carthage.edu
(262) 551-5873
Straz Center 206