William Davis

Instructor of Mathematics

Durham

Joined NCSSM in August 2026

Will Davis joined NCSSM in August 2026 as an Instructor of Mathematics for our Durham campus. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Will began his undergraduate career at Oklahoma State University as an engineering major, but slowly realized that this choice was just an excuse to take more math classes. While touring graduate programs, he fell in love with North Carolina and the Triangle area and earned his PhD from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2024. During his time at UNC, Will volunteered with Chapel Hill Math Circle, received the oSTEM Inclusive Teaching Award, and spent time doing research at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn, Germany. Inside the classroom, Will hopes to build an inclusive and welcoming environment where students can take an active role in their education. Outside the classroom, he loves playing trivia, trying new recipes, traveling, and practicing yoga.

BS, Mathematics, Oklahoma State University
MS, Mathematics, Oklahoma State University
PhD, Mathematics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill