Junior mathematics major Jacob Roth was named as a 2019-2020 Goldwater scholar. Each year this prestigious scholarship is awarded to talented undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. Jacob is one of 496 winners nationally and just 11 winners in the state of Indiana this year. More about […]
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Kolba honored for Excellence in Teaching
Professor Tiffany Kolba was one of two Valparaiso University faculty honored with the 2019-2020 Excellence in Teaching Award. This award is determined annually by the university’s Committee to Enhance Learning and Teaching. Professor Kolba’s award recognizes her significant contributions to curriculum development, especially via the statistics colloquium. More information can be found at: https://www.valpo.edu/news/2019/04/18/two-valpo-professors-recognized-for-excellence-in-teaching/ […]
Math Colloquium: (early) Pi Day!
On Friday, February 21, math colloquium will host an early celebration of Pi Day! Math colloquium meets Fridays from 3:30-4:20 in GEM 120. All are welcome. […]
Math Colloquium: Joan Ponce
Joan Ponce, a mathematics graduate student from Purdue University, will give a talk in the department colloquium on Friday, February 14. Colloquium meets at 3:30 p.m. in GEM 120. All are welcome, whether you’re registered for colloquium or not. […]
Math Colloquium: Prof. Alex Capaldi
Prof. Alex Capaldi (Valparaiso University) will give a talk in the department colloquium on Friday, February 7. Colloquium meets at 3:30 p.m. in GEM 120. All are welcome, whether you’re registered for colloquium or not. […]
Math Colloquium: Erica Rusch and Juan Arellano
On Friday, January 31, senior mathematics majors Erica Rusch and Juan Arellano will deliver their capstone Math 499 presentations. Join us at 3:30pm in GEM 120. All are welcome! […]
Guest speaker: Gene Fiorini (Muhlenberg College)
Dr. Gene Fiorini, Truman Koehler Professor of Mathematics at Muhlenberg College, will give two talks in the Mathematics and Statistics department April 7-8. On Thursday, April 7, Dr. Fiorini will give a faculty seminar at 4:00pm (in GEM 231) Title: Symmetric Class-0 Subgraphs and Forbidden Subgraphs Abstract: Competition graphs and graph pebbling are two examples […]
Math Colloquium: Prof. Melissa Desjarlais
Prof. Melissa Desjarlais (Valparaiso University) will give a talk in the department colloquium on Friday, January 24. Colloquium meets at 3:30 p.m. in GEM 120. All are welcome, whether you’re registered for colloquium or not. […]
Math Colloquium: scholarships and internships info day
On Friday, January 17, math colloquium will focus on extracurricular mathematics opportunities for undergraduates such as scholarships, summer REU programs, and more. Math colloquium meets Fridays from 3:30-4:20 in GEM 120. All are welcome. […]
Math major Tina Kalafatis and Professor Lara Pudwell inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
On Friday, May 17, senior mathematics major Tina Kalafatis and Professor Lara Pudwell were initiated into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Professors Tiffany Kolba and Patrick Sullivan currently serve as the vice president and secretary, respectively, of Valpo’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. You can learn more about […]