David
Shoup
Ph.D.
Mathematics and Technology
Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Bernardine Hall / O'Pake Science Center #102A
- 610.568.1464
Biography
Dr. David Shoup is the Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics and is an associate professor of mathematics. His research work focuses on applied mathematics and optimization theory. He has collaborated with colleagues and students on nutrition, chemistry, criminal justice, biology, and leadership studies projects. The resulting publications have led to presentations and recognition at regional and national conferences.
As an educator, Shoup prides himself on his ability to connect with students from all mathematical backgrounds. He has been awarded the Alvernia University Teaching Excellence Award for his effectiveness and innovation in the classroom.
Shoup holds a Ph.D. in mathematics from The George Washington University, an M.A. in mathematics from The University of Maryland, and a B.S. in mathematics from Lehigh University.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics: The George Washington University
• Master of Arts in Mathematics: The George Washington University
• Master of Arts in Mathematics: University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics: Lehigh University
• SEARCH Seminar Enduring Questions
• MAT 101: Survey of Mathematics
• MAT 110: Business Mathematics
• MAT 131: Precalculus Mathematics
• MAT 204: Introduction to Mathematical Logic
• MAT 208: Introductory Statistics
• MAT 209: Probability and Statistics
• MAT 230: Calculus I
• MAT 231: Calculus II
• MAT 232: Calculus III
• MAT 250: Discrete Mathematics
• MAT 304: Numerical Analysis
• MAT 308: Modern Geometry
• MAT 310: Topology
• MAT 322: Differential Equations
• MAT 350: Complex Variables
• MAT 420: Abstract Algebra
• PHD 853: Advanced Quantitative Research
Applied Mathematics, Optimization Theory, Partial Differential Equations
Teaching Excellence Award: Alvernia University, 2021
Publications
Taylor, J., Zuber, M., Shoup, D., "Assessing the Odds of Exclusionary Discipline: An Exploration of the Racial, Socioeconomic, and Spatial Disparities in High School Discipline", Journal of Education, 2025, doi: 10.1177/00220574251343913.
Taylor, J., Zuber, M., Shoup, D., "Determinants of School Discipline: Examination of Institutional Level Factors Impacting Exclusionary Sanctions", Youth & Society, 2022, doi: 10.1177/0044118X221075053.
Miller, E., Shoup, D., Recktenwald, M., Recktenwald, E., "Nefarious Nausea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Risks of Nausea in the Treatment of Major Depressive, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Anxiety Disorders with Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors", Journal of Affective Disorders, 2020, doi: 10.1016.j.jadr.2020.100016.
X. Ren and D. Shoup, "The impact of the domain boundary on an inhibitory system: interior discs and boundary half discs", Discrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems - A, 2019, doi: 10.3934/dcds.2020048
Miller E.W., Shoup D.S., & Recktenwald E.W., "Real-world and clinical trial efficacy of selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder measured by survey and meta-analysis", Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 2019, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016.j.jocrd.2019.100456.
A. Roche, D.Shoup, & R. Chinni, "Lifetime Analysis of Titanium Neutral and Singly-Ionized Species in LIBS's Plasmas: A Physical Chemistry Experiment", World Journal of Chemical Education, Vol. 5, No 6 (2017), pp 197-202.
X. Ren and D. Shoup, "The impact of the domain boundary on an inhibitory system: existence and location of a stationary half disc", Communications in Mathematical Physics, Vol 340, No 1 (2015) pp 355-412.
Presentations
Dr. Shoup has presented at several national conferences, including the AMS Joint Mathematics Meetings and SIAM regional conference on Partial Differential Equations.
Dr. Shoup has served on the committees of twelve students in the Ph.D. program in Leadership, including serving twice as committee chair. He primarily focuses on quantitative research.
American Mathematical Society (AMS)
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)