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NASA internship highlight: crunch numbers for cosmic communications
Two CSU mathematics graduate students participated in an internship at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center last summer as a part of the Space Communications and Navigation Internship Project.
Research highlights power of interactive, gesture-based lessons when teaching abstract math concepts
The work is led by Professor Hortensia Soto and described in a new paper published in Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies. The paper showcases how gestures and body language can be used to explain abstract algebraic ideas that may be difficult for students to engage with through formal teaching methods.
Welcoming the new Chair of the Department of Mathematics: Alexander Hulpke
Professor Alexander Hulpke takes on the role as Chair of the Department of Mathematics at CSU, bringing his expertise, focus on education and plan for growth.
Jennifer Mueller named Albert C. Yates Endowed Chair of Mathematics
After an international search, Jennifer Mueller, professor in the Department of Mathematics at Colorado State University, has been named the third Albert C. Yates Endowed Chair of Mathematics.
Rachel Pries named Fellow of Association for Women in Mathematics
Pries, also a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society and a founding member of the Women in Number Theory Network, strives to be a steward of both inclusivity and equity in math and is a student of those who pioneered such work.
First generation Navajo student builds pathway to mathematics success
Mathematics is about the diverse journeys and pathways to get to a solution. Irv Bahe’s unique story proves that the same holds true for mathematicians.
Spoiler alert: Success can come from any background
Soto is well known for her research on embodied cognition, her compassion for each student as an individual, her work ethic and her desire to normalize failure on the path to success. It might not be immediately apparent that her parents only have a third-grade education.
Kim and Jay Norvell tour mathematics professor’s lab to learn about cystic fibrosis research
This wasn’t the first time Colorado State University mathematics professor Jennifer Mueller had received an email saying someone on campus was interested in coming over and talking with her about her research.
CSU researchers funded by DARPA to demystify neural networks, improve cybersecurity
CSU computer scientists and mathematicians are seeking to bring mathematics-based clarity to how artificial neural networks function, and how they can be better protected against security threats.
CSU startup company Numerica ensures homeland security in air, missile and space industries
Former math professor Aubrey Poore started Numerica at CSU in 1996. The company is now a global leader in the defense industry.