Shane Clark

Dr. Shane Clark is earned his PhD from the University of Kentucky for his research on the intersection of Fixed Point Theory and Algebraic Topology in 2020. After which, he joined the United States Military Academy as an Assistant Professor from 2020-23. During this time,  his research evolved to include machine learning and data driven problems through research on Sports Analytics, Nutrition Science, and Material Sciences (joint with the Army Research Lab). Dr. Clark's passion for mathematics is best demonstrated in the classroom where he uses modern and inclusive techiniques to create a healthy learning environment for all students. Dr. Clark extends his impact outside of the classroom by maintaining active service roles for outreac, specifically in the STEM fields. He ran the West Point Chapter of Big Brother Big Sister and has served in multiple outreach programs aimed at increasing representation of minority students in STEM fields.