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KU Students Excel in Math Competitions
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas students have tested their mathematical prowess at local, state and national events.
KU Math Prize Competition
The 41st annual event, sponsored by the Department of Mathematics, took place in March. Open to all KU undergraduates, the written exam for each level covered six questions to be completed in three hours. Cash awards were presented to the top three winners at both levels.
The junior level was open to all undergraduates of non-senior standing and assumes a knowledge of first-year calculus. The winners of the junior level:
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Daniel Hernández Receives Goodman Undergraduate Mentor Award
LAWRENCE – Faculty contributions in research, teaching and mentoring were recognized this spring with a series of awards from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas.
Co-founder of MathWorks Gives Bradt Undergraduate Colloquium
Cleve Moler the original author of MATLAB and one of the founders of MathWorks gave the 2018 Russell Bradt Undergraduate Colloquium on April 19, 2018. He also took time to meet with math graduate students the following
Rodolfo Torres to Become Interim Vice Chancellor for Research
Colleagues,
I am writing to let you know of a leadership change in the Office of Research.
Beginning May 1, Rodolfo Torres will become our new interim vice chancellor for research.
Grace McMonagle Receives Self Graduate Fellow
LAWRENCE – Twelve doctoral students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas’ prestigious Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship for the 2018-2019 academic year. They are among 188 students who have benefited from the fellowship since it was established.
Inaugural Mathematics Distinguished Lecture Series
The Department of Mathematics will hold its inaugural Distinguished Lecture Series on April 12, 2018, at 4:00 pm in 120 Snow Hall.
Judy Roitman Named to Inaugural Class of AWM Fellows Program
Judy Roitman, professor emeritus of mathematics, has been selected to the inaugural class of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) Fellows Program.
Rashleigh Family Creates Scholarships for Math
LAWRENCE — A gift of more than $1.3 million from the estate of University of Kansas alumni Perry Rashleigh and Rosemary Jones Rashleigh will create five Rashleigh Family Scholarships for students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, math and English.
Hernández and Torres Featured on 2017 Lathisms Calendar
Daniel Hernández, assistant professor of mathematics, and Rodolfo Torres, University Distinguished Professor and Vice Chancellor of Research, are featured on the 2017 Lathisms calendar. Lathisms is an organization,
Sebastian Huayamares Finalist for EX.C.E.L. Award
LAWRENCE — Ten finalists have been selected for the 27th annual Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership Awards at the University of Kansas. The finalists, all seniors, will participate in the Homecoming parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct.