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Mark W. Johnson

Professor of Mathematics

Penn State Altoona

  • Office: My office is 113 Hawthorn, which will be on your right as you walk down the first floor office hallway.
  • Contact Information: The best way to contact me is via email at mwj3@psu.edu.

Full contact information:

Penn State Altoona
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601-3760
(814) 949-5758 

  • Office Hours: For the Fall 2023 semester, my official office hours will be held

MW  9 am-11 am

However, I will normally be available MWF between 9 am and 3pm, and sometimes on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 11:50 am and 1:30 pm, either in my office or via Zoom.  Just drop by to talk, catch me after class or email me to schedule a discussion (especially over Zoom).

  • Teaching: For the Fall 2023 semester, I am teaching both College Algebra I (Math 21 sections 004, 005 and 006).  Students should look on Canvas for more information.
  • Research: My research area is homotopy theory, broadly interpreted, with an emphasis on categorical techniques.