Matthew Betti is an applied mathematician focusing on mathematical modeling of ecological and evolutionary problems, and disease spread. He is currently situated in Sackville, NB at Mount Allison University where he has developed and taught most first year courses in mathematics and computer science. Betti focuses on blending the rigourous with the intuitive to renew interesting in mathematics and statistics in students who see the subjects as a hurdle. Betti also incorporates discussions of ethics and social problems and the place of the mathematical sciences in this context.

Betti's research on disease spread and the ecology of honey bees has been published in numerous international journals. His approachable synthesis of complex material has been recognized by a number of presentation awards, and consultation work with governments at all levels.