Michael Young

Michael Young appointed to Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council

Young brings math-equity expertise and transformative ideas to help Iowa students excel in science, technology, engineering and math. Read More

February 12, 2020

Math postbaccalaureate program provides bridge to success for students

This intensive, one-year program is designed to help undergraduate degree holders smoothly transition into the rigors of a graduate mathematics program. Read More

December 3, 2019

Young secures $1.5 million NSF grant to study success of students of color

Findings could transform how graduate math departments attract, retain and support underrepresented students. Read More

September 26, 2019

Department of Mathematics selects inaugural Scott Hanna award recipients

Scott Hanna professorships honor outstanding math faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research and service. Read More

September 17, 2019

Five LAS faculty receive donor-funded awards

Five faculty members in LAS College were recognized for excellence in their fields and will receive awards that support their research. Read More

May 9, 2018

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

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

Change agent: Michael Young

Michael Young is working with teachers to bridge the cultural divide in the classroom and help underrepresented students learn. Read More

February 8, 2017