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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

April 27, 2021
$Michael Young sits at table with three other people, laughing and demonstrating math in a fun way$

You, too, can love math
A team of Iowa State mathematicians is working to change perceptions by giving people a positive experience with math. Read More

November 12, 2019
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. 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
Seeing the forest for the trees
Misa Hamanaka (‘20 mathematics) pursues research with an educator's eye. Read More

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. Read More

July 23, 2018