Mathematics

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.

December 14, 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.

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.

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.

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.

August 21, 2017

Lin wins Zaffarano Prize

Jephian Chin-Hung Lin received the Zaffarano prize from the Graduate College for superior performance in publishable graduate student research at Iowa State University.

April 10, 2017

MOCA boosts student retention and success at Iowa State

The Mathematicians of Color Alliance, better known as MOCA, is mentoring underrepresented graduate students and helping them make Iowa State home.

January 18, 2017

Conference opportunity inspires undergraduate student to pursue research

Through a nearby one-day conference, John Sawatzky, a senior in mathematics, confirmed his interest in functional analysis research.

December 12, 2016