Alec Chamberlain

Major(s): Numerical Computation

Minor(s): Data Analytics

Hometown: Bloomington Minnesota

Fun fact: I am 20 years old and bought my first speedboat this summer

Describe a time you struggled in math: I struggled so much in 6^th grade math I sat down with my dad as he tried to explain to me basic algebra using a window and white board markers. We spent all day on a Sunday as I bawled my eyes out crying because I didn’t understand anything. Turns out, if it wasn’t for that long, difficult day of basic algebra, I probably wouldn’t be as good at math as I am now.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: My favorite experience at CSB/SJU is hands down Praise in the Pub that takes place every Wednesday night. I started playing the drums as I attempt to carry on Joe Penny’s legacy.

Alex Cook

Major(s): Biochemistry

Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT

Fun fact: At home I enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain biking and hiking, I am also on the CSB track team.

Describe a time you struggled in math: In high school math I had struggled with memorizing some of the trig rules but taking math classes at CSB/SJU opens students up to a lot more extra help when needed!

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: On campus I like to go to team sporting events like football games in the fall!

Cait Wallace

Major(s): Mathematics

Minor(s): English

Hometown: Canton, CT

Fun fact: I have lived in 3 different states.

Describe a time you struggled in math: It took me a long time to figure out how to do addition and subtraction with negative integers. My teacher tried to explain it to me multiple times, but I kept messing up which numbers were being added or subtracted.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: One of my favorite CSB/SJU experiences has been petting the therapy dogs they brought in before finals Fall 2021 and Spring 2022.

Cameron Hahnfeldt

Major(s): Computer Science and Mathematics

Minor(s): None

Hometown: Eagan, MN

Fun fact: I love to hike and be outdoors! I go a lot with my family or friends.

Describe a time you struggled in math: In high school I struggled a lot in my calculus class, there were lots of things that I just couldn’t comprehend. Luckily my teacher noticed and reached out and worked with me to come up with different ways to think about the things I wasn’t understanding.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: Whenever there is live music playing at Brother Willie’s Pub, that is always a good time!

Cate Duffey

Major(s): I’m undecided, but I’m very interested in math. 

Minor(s): Undecided

Hometown: Minnetrista, MN

Fun fact: I’ve roamed the streets of Italy at night.

Describe a time you struggled in math: Last year, I took AP Calculus BC, which was a very challenging class. I missed class for a couple of days because I was sick, and I had to take a math test when I got back. I ended up getting a C on the test, which brough my overall grade down a lot. I had to work extra hard to do well on every test for the rest of the semester because I didn’t want to ruin my GPA. This was very stressful, especially if I didn’t understand a concept right away.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: Because I’m a freshman, I don’t have many CSB/SJU memories yet, but so far, my favorite experiences have been meeting my roommate in person and walking around the beautiful campuses with my family.

Claire Hippen

Major(s): Mathematics and Computer Science

Hometown: Rogers, MN

Fun fact: I dive and run track for CSB.

Describe a time you struggled in math: Whenever I struggle in a math class, I make sure to get help right away, so I don’t fall behind. I reach out to other classmates for help and have also utilized the math center and support from TA’s.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: I have loved meeting new people and seeing the beautiful campuses as the seasons change.

Colby Kern

Major(s): Mathematics

Minor(s): Global Business

Hometown: Delano, MN

Fun fact: I am a part of the SJU Swim and Dive team!

Describe a time you struggled in math: I struggled with math until I got to high school, I had a teacher that changed the way I approached math and ever since it has come pretty easy to me.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: Hanging out with friends on the weekends.

Elise Yeager

Major(s): Math

Hometown: Clearwater, Minnesota

Fun fact: I do the steeplechase during outdoor track season.

Describe a time you struggled in math: I usually struggle with the abstract concepts in math, so linear algebra and parts of applied statistics were classes that were more on the difficult side for me.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: Where to begin? I think going to cross country meets and being able to celebrate with the team after are my favorite memories.

Emily Mundt

Major(s): History

Minor(s): Hispanic Studies/ Data Analytics

Hometown: Eden Prairie, MN

Fun fact: I like 80s music.

Describe a time you struggled in math: I struggled with geometry!

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: The hypnotist

Ethan Engh

Major(s): Numerical Computation (conc. Over the Continuum)

Minor(s): Theology, Data Analytics

Hometown: White Bear Lake, MN

Fun fact: I enjoy going on backpacking trips, especially along the Superior Hiking Trail.

Describe a time you struggled in math: Anything dealing with proofs would often be particularly difficult and time consuming for me when initially introduced. I often got disheartened trying to understand all the nuances of each proof to reach the answer but taking the time to properly work through and understand those problems helped me to see how those proofs related to what I already knew and how they can be used to solve the more applied problems that I came across.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: Taking night hikes out on the frozen lakes and along the woodland trails at SJU.

Ethan Huber

Major(s): Biochemistry (Pre-Medicine)

Minor(s): Theology

Hometown: Mitchell, South Dakota

Fun fact: I went to prom, homecoming, and graduation in the World’s Only Corn Palace!

Describe a time you struggled in math: I was up until 4 AM doing my math homework the night before my Algebra 1 final in 8^th grade. Still the latest I have ever done homework!

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: My favorite CSB/SJU experience so far has been the final Tommie/Johnnie football game at Allianz Field!

Ethan Youso

Major(s): Computer Science

Minor(s): GBus

Hometown: Virginia, MN

Fun fact: My grandpa played football for the Vikings

Describe a time you struggled in math: My statistics class went to remote learning when the pandemic hit. As if the class wasn’t hard enough, I had to figure out how to stay motivated and learn from home.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: Being a part of the basketball team that won the conference championship last year.

Evan Atkins

Major(s): Numerical Computations

Minor(s): Data Analytics

Hometown: Lakeville, MN

Fun Fact: I studied abroad in London during the spring of 2022 and went to 11 different countries!

Describe a time you struggled in math: Taking linear algebra online during my sophomore year.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: Johnnie Day is always fun! You can’t beat t-shirts, food, and rides around campus!

Grant McElroy

Major(s): MATH

Minor(s): ECON

Hometown: Orono, MN

Fun fact: I used to be a goalie in hockey.

Describe a time you struggled in math: Last semester I was completely lost in my math class. I felt like I was learning less while putting in more work. Speaking up and asking for help was the most beneficial thing I could've done.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: My favorite activity at SJU is hammocking in the woods with friends.

Jack Olsen

Major(s): Mathematics

Minor(s): Computer Science

Hometown: Lakeville, MN

Fun fact: Played junior hockey for two years in Bismarck, North Dakota after high school

Describe a time you struggled in math: Calculus 2 was challenging but working through it was rewarding in the end

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: Going to football games in the fall

Luke Ross

Major(s): Mathematics, Computer Science

Hometown: Mendota Heights, MN

Fun fact: My favorite place on campus is the board walk over at Saint John’s.

Describe a time you struggled in math: I struggled in math when I had a group project in Calculus II where we had to model how much it would cost to drain all the water out of Lake Sagatagan.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: My favorite experience at SJU was the first home football game I went to.

Meagan Wentworth

Major(s): Math

Minor(s): Secondary Education

Hometown: Alexandria, MN

Fun fact: I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad in Rome, Italy for a semester.

Describe a time you struggled in math: I specifically remember the first day I was introduced to algebra that it was very challenging for me. I just could not wrap my head around the concept whatsoever and it felt like everybody else understood it, except for me. However, overcoming this struggle has been so rewarding because algebra is now one of my favorite topics in math.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: As a member of the CSB dance team, performing at halftime of the Tommie Johnnie game my freshman year was a blast!

Michael Frain

Major(s): Mathematics and Economics

Minor(s): Computer Science and Data Analytics

Hometown: Rochester, MN

Fun fact: I have not had a class at St. John’s since Freshman year and luckily it has been over a year since I have eaten at the Reef.

Describe a time you struggled in math: Block schedule Stats 345 and 346 with Phil. Those proofs were basically a foreign language.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: The 2022 St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebration

Molly Johanson

Major(s): Math and Biology

Hometown: Chanhassen, MN

Fun fact: I am on the CSB swim and dive team!

Describe a time you struggled in math: I struggled during the pandemic because I had to take math classes in the block schedule. I really struggled because we did not have time to absorb the content and work through problems in class.  It showed me that I do best in a math class when I have time to figure out what questions I have, as well as have time to walk through examples in class.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: One of my favorite things about CSBSJU is all the things that you can do outside, such as walking in the Arb at SJU or walking around St. Joe or going down to Lake Sag! I love spending time outside, so I am glad that CSB and SJU has so many places to do things outside.

Nicholas (Nick) Jenniges

Major(s): possibly computer science, currently undecided

Minor(s): Pre Engineering

Hometown: Annandale Minnesota

Fun fact: I had my first ever surgery 2 days before move-in day of my freshmen year of college.

Describe a time you struggled in math: I struggled a lot with math my freshmen year of high school. I could not understand some of the simplest things in geometry when it felt like everyone knew exactly how to do everything. After a while I found a new way to learn some of the basics and then things started to come together, and I was able to get through the class. I was able to figure out how I Learned the best and it made math much easier for the rest of highschool.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: I am an incoming freshmen so my experiences are limited, but my favorite thing was always coming to Johnny-Tommy football games.

Zora Mihelich

Major(s): Mathematics

Minor(s): Hispanic Studies

Hometown: Joliet, IL

Fun fact: I spent the spring semester studying in Seville, Spain.

Describe a time you struggled in math: I recall having a challenging time learning certain topics in my calculus II class, and the biggest help for me was working on the homework with some classmates and meeting with our teacher or TA to clarify any questions that we had.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: I love everything about football game days, from attending the tailgates to watching the Johnnies win!

Jacob Becker

Major(s): Mathematics and Computer Science

Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska

Fun fact: During my free time I like to go for long bike rides.

Describe a time you struggled in math: A time I struggled in math was during my senior year of high school when we were learning about Euclidian distance. I had to meet with my teacher outside of class multiple times to fully understand how to fully solve a problem on my own.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: One of the best experiences so far for me has been being part of the track and field team.

Mayra Martinez

Major(s): Math

Minor(s): Japanese

Hometown: Houston, TX

Fun fact: At one point my family owned 12 dogs!!

Describe a time you struggled in math: Last semester I struggled keeping up with my math homework ;(

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: Meeting my best friend :)

Noah Zent

Major(s): Computer Science

Minor(s): Mathematics

Hometown: Fargo, ND

Fun fact: I am on the St John’s Ultimate Frisbee team

Describe a time you struggled in math: When I was first learning reverse chain rule for calculus, I just didn’t understand it at all. I had to watch 3 different Kahn Academy videos before I even had an idea of what I was doing.

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: My favorite experience at CSB/SJU so far has been going hammocking by Lake Sag with my friends.

Wenchy Dutreuil

Major(s): Computer Science

Hometown: Immokalee, Florida

Fun fact: I like watching anime. I love Isekai anime.

Describe a time you struggled in math: I struggled most in the trig section of pre-calc and trig. I found it difficult understanding why we do trig relations like cos(theta) = sin(pi/2 – theta).

Describe a favorite CSB/SJU experience: I enjoy going to the social hour hosted by the Computer Science department.