Dr. Larsen has been part of University of Sioux Falls' amazing community since 2018, sharing his passion for learning and mathematics. In addition to regularly teaching USF's Quantitative Reasoning course, a key part of the Liberal Arts Core, Dr. Larsen also teaches intermediate and upper-level math courses focusing on the abstract facets of mathematics. Whether teaching foundational or advanced material, Dr. Larsen cultivates a student-centered learning experience that extends beyond conventional methods. Above all, he values the many opportunities USF provides to build meaningful and impactful relationships with students; Dr. Larsen supports them not just in his own classes but also in their athletic, creative, and spiritual pursuits.
Alongside his teaching, Dr. Larsen remains active in scholarship, including a book chapter on undergraduate research and six journal publications in the field of Graph Theory. He also enjoys introducing students to his hobby of logic puzzles and sudoku, exploring the parallels between mathematical thinking and puzzle-solving. In 2023, Dr. Larsen represented USA at both the World Sudoku Championship and World Puzzle Championship.