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ISU Mathematics Department Had Strong Showing at CSE19 Conference With Eleven Participants

Christine Wiersma presents at the CSE19 Conference in Spokane, Washington The Mathematics Department at Iowa State University had a strong showing at the Computational Science… Read More

March 13, 2019

Mary Vaughan receives honorable mention in Elevating Mathematics Video Competition

A video submitted by Mary Vaughan (’20 Ph.D. mathematics) earned an honorable mention in the Elevating Mathematics Video Competition that was held at the 2019… Read More

March 1, 2019

Dr. Rana Parshad develops mathematical models to help solve invasive-species problem

Custom mathematical models reveal how fast an invasive species can be eliminated, which helps researchers select the optimal biocontrol for ridding ecosystems of unwanted invaders. Read More

February 22, 2019

Calculus gets coordinated at Iowa State

ISU math department redesigns STEM calculus classes to bolster student success Read More

February 19, 2019

Sonia Kovalevsky Mathematics Day 2019

Looking for the Sonia Kovalevsky Day 2022? The link is here. Sonia Kovalevsky was a mathematician at a time when women were generally not… Read More

February 7, 2019

Math Matters: Problem of the week – Problem 5 solution

Find monthly answers to the math problems in Math Matters Spring 2018. Read More

November 5, 2018

Barclay presented with young alumni award

Iowa State University’s Department of Mathematics honored Kira Barclay with the Mathematics Department Young Alumni Award at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Honors… Read More

November 1, 2018

Math Matters: Problem of the week – Problem 4 solution

Find monthly answers to the math problems in Math Matters Spring 2018. Read More

October 1, 2018

Engaging students in STEM by changing the classroom experience

Test scores, class attendance and participation have all improved since Elgin Johnston and Heather Bolles switched to a team-based learning approach for calculus courses. The instructors made the change as part of an initiative to retain students in STEM majors. Read More

September 27, 2018

Math Boot Camp helps military affiliated students jump back in to mathematical studies

The Department of Mathematics teamed up with the Veterans Center to offer a one-day math refresher for military affiliated students. Read More

September 5, 2018