Mathematics

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.

January 31, 2022

Summer insights from LAS undergraduate researchers

From tracking superflares to studying NBA activism, LAS Dean's Undergraduate Research Award recipients share how they spent their summer.

August 9, 2021

Multiplying opportunities

Graduating senior Nick Oelschlaeger ('21 mathematics) multiplied his opportunities at Iowa State and ended up finding a future career as a math teacher.

April 27, 2021

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.

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.

September 5, 2018

Seeing the forest for the trees

Misa Hamanaka (‘20 mathematics) pursues research with an educator's eye.

July 30, 2018

A tradition of creative problem solving

Elgin Johnston's problem of the week captures the interest of undergraduate students and hones problem-solving skills.

July 23, 2018

Leveraging mathematics to become a leader

Alumna Kira Barclay (’03 mathematics, ’05 MS statistics) has made a successful career with the technical and leadership expertise she learned at Iowa State.

July 16, 2018