Mathematics

Michael Young honored with Martin Luther King, Jr. Advancing One Community Award
Michael Young opens doors for underrepresented students in the mathematics community. Read More

January 24, 2018
Iowa State supportive place for women in mathematics
A new speaker series and the opening of a chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) add to Iowa State's supportive environment for women in mathematics. Read More

December 14, 2017
Iowa State representation continues to grow at SACNAS Conference
Bryan Juarez, graduate student in ecology, evolution and organismal biology, was recognized for giving the best graduate student oral presentation in ecology/evolutionary biology. Read More

November 7, 2017
Steve Butler receives Barbara J. Janson Professorship in Mathematics
The Barbara J. Janson Professorship supports a research mathematician who also has a commitment to undergraduate teaching. Read More

September 19, 2017
Math student assists with university transition to Workday
A problem solving background comes in handy for Sonya Haan who is working with the university transition to Workday. Read More

September 7, 2017
Network to prepare students of color for math degrees receives NSF grant
Michael Young and the “Building on Strengths” research team will use the grant to design and pilot the Mathematician Affiliates of Color Network. Read More

September 6, 2017
Magic, or math?
Steve Butler explains how mathematical patterns can be seen in card tricks and more at the Iowa State Fair. Read More

August 21, 2017
Schenck named new chair of mathematics
Schenck was previously a professor of mathematics at the University of Illinois. His appointment begins August 16. Read More

August 9, 2017