Department of Mathematics hosts Sonia Kovalevsky Day for middle school girls
Event designed to spark interest in mathematics and boost representation of women in STEM fields.
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Graduate programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ranked among best by U.S. News and World Report
Statistics program secures top-10 rank and several LAS programs improve from previous ranking.
Jennifer Newman honored for outstanding research in discrete mathematics applied to image processing, computer security and steganography
Scott Hanna Faculty Fellowship in Mathematics will support Newman’s research through 2024.
Timothy McNicholl recognized for teaching, research and service excellence
Timothy McNicholl, professor of mathematics, received the Scott Hanna Professorship in Mathematics for his outstanding contributions to university teaching, research and service.
Xuan Hien Nguyen recognized for excellence in mathematics teaching
Xuan Hien Nguyen, associate professor of mathematics, has been named the Dio Lewis Holl Chair in Applied Mathematics for her excellent teaching practices.
Researchers validate CDC’s vaccine rollout recommendation
Researchers in the LAS departments of statistics and mathematics share their compelling findings in a newly published paper on PLOS ONE.
Iowa State students help young learners strengthen math skills
The Department of Mathematics teams up with the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council to prevent the “summer slide” with virtual lessons and activities.
COVID-19 model compares effectiveness of vaccine and mitigation strategies
LAS researchers developed a network-based approach to look at the impact of policies and vaccination strategies throughout the pandemic.
Engaging students in STEM by changing the classroom experience
Elgin Johnston, a professor of mathematics, and Heather Bolles, a senior lecturer of mathematics, are leading a team-based approach to calculus to retain students in STEM.