Archive: 2017

$Students from the Mathematics Research Experience for Undergraduates pose on the steps of Beardshear Hall with faculty James Rossmanith and Steve Butler.$

News Update
News and information from the Department of Mathematics. Read More

September 27, 2017
$Red background and yellow icons of a mathematical compass, ruler and protractor, and calculator$

Math Matters 2017 Problems
We offer our undergraduates a "Problem of the Week" during each academic semester. Steve Butler, associate professor of mathematics, shared these problems for you to try. Read More

September 27, 2017
$Steve Butler poses in front of a brick wall.$

Steve Butler receives Barbara J. Janson Professorship in Mathematics
Steve Butler was awarded the Barbara J. Janson Professorship in Mathematics based on his dedication to student success, his exceptional teaching, and his excellence in research. Read More

September 19, 2017
$Sonya Haan stands behind a podium in front of a College of Liberal Arts sign, ready to present to university staff.$

Math student assists with university transition to Workday
Sonya Haan uses her problem solving background to assist in the university transition to Workday. Read More

September 7, 2017
$Michael Young, assistant professor of mathematics poses in an open room with students working in the background.$

Network to prepare students of color for math degrees receives NSF grant
The National Science Foundation has announced a grant for an Iowa State University-led initiative designed to provide a network of support for students of color interested in mathematics. The network will include mathematicians of color from U.S. colleges, universities and industry who want to invest time in, share their expertise with, and learn from students of color and their teachers. Read More

September 6, 2017
$Steve Butler points to large cards on a cardboard display in a tent at the State Fair.$

Magic, or math?
Steve Butler explains how mathematical patterns can be seen in card tricks and more at the Iowa State Fair. Read More

August 21, 2017
$Portrait of Hal Schenck, professor and chair of mathematics.$

Schenck named new chair of mathematics
Schenck was previously a professor of mathematics at the University of Illinois. His appointment begins August 16. Read More

August 9, 2017
ILAS Photos
View [photos](https://ilas2017.math.iastate.edu/home/photos/) from the 2017 Meeting of the International Linear Algebra Society, hosted by the Department of Mathematics at Iowa State University. Read More

July 27, 2017
Schenck named new chair
Hal Schenck (Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University) Hal Schenck has been appointed as Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics effective August 16, 2017. Currently… Read More

June 27, 2017
$A Circle packing figure. Inside a circle are five large circles in a ring, with five circles in another ring inside of it, and one circle in the center. Circles are also packed into all the open spaces.$

Math Matters Problems Solutions
See the solutions to problems from the Math Matters magazine! Read More

May 30, 2017