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Math Matters 2019

  • 2019 Edition of Math Matters is Live!

    In this edition of Math Matters, we are excited to share stories of impact. Please enjoy reading about the impact the department has made in student success, outreach, research, teaching and support. Read More

    November 6, 2019

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    Post-baccalaureate Program Provides Bridge to Success for Many Students

    Makayla Cowles spent the last two semesters thriving in the postbac certificate program in the Department of Mathematics, now she’s now enrolled in a Ph.D. program at the University of Colorado, Denver. Read More

    November 6, 2019

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    Student Veterans Get Back into Mathematical Shape with Boot Camp

    For many first-year students, there is apprehension about stepping into college academics. Am I ready? Do I have what it takes to succeed in college? Read More

    November 6, 2019

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    A Logical Legacy

    Scott Hanna (’77 metallurgy) had a trio of eclectic interests. Exotic curries, vinyl records and, mostly, math. Through a generous, seven-figure planned gift, his love of mathematics lives on. Read More

    November 6, 2019

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    A Career Takes Flight in a New Direction

    Scott Kongable's path to an Air Force career seemed perfectly straight, but life took an unpredictable turn. Read More

    November 6, 2019

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    Conquering Invasive Species with Mathematics

    BY ANGIE HAGERTY Mathematics is about solving complex problems and finding answers. Rana Parshad, assistant professor of mathematics, is harnessing the power of mathematics to… Read More

    November 6, 2019

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    Coordinated Calculus Inspires Change

    BY ANGIE HAGERTY Large lecture math courses are being taught with an improved format to foster student success Positive student feedback and satisfaction with coordinated… Read More

    November 6, 2019

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    Solve This

    Thanks to Elgin Johnston for creating these delights: Problem 1 Maria recently attended a going a way party for a friend. When asked the next… Read More

    November 6, 2019

  • Math Matters – Letter from the Chair

    Dear alumni and friends, Change is constant, and in the Department of Mathematics that’s been a good thing. Over the last year, faculty, staff and… Read More

    November 6, 2019

  • Paul Sacks, William Johnson and Beate Schmittmann
    Math Matters News Roundup

    OUTREACH The Department of Mathematics extended its outreach during the last year, with a special focus on underrepresented students. In honor of Sofia Kovalevskeya, a… Read More

    November 6, 2019

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