Nickolas Hein grew up in Wichita and came to Benedictine in 2016. He is currently the Professor and Chair, Director of Calculus Placement for the Mathematics and Computer Science. He took on the roll as the Raven Athletics Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) headed into the Fall of 2022.
In his roll as FAR, he works with the Athletic Department leadership on eligibility and serves alongside Athletic Director Charlie Gartenmayer on the Heart of America Atheltic Conference Board of Governers.
Dr. Hein earned a Ph.D. in mathematics at Texas A&M after receiving B.A. and M.A. degrees in mathematics at KU in Lawrence. His research includes algebraic geometry, combinatorics, and numerical analysis. In particular, his interests include Schubert calculus, Catalan objects, certification of numerical solutions, reality in algebraic geometry, and experimental mathematics. Dr. Hein is an active reviewer for the American Mathematical Society Mathematical Reviews.
