Mathematics

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1	What's really meant by mathematics? Northern Iowan 112:20, p.4	11/05/2015	In the author's opinion, the field of mathematics is largely misunderstood. Moeller discusses how mathematics is focused on problem-solving, making arguments, and exploring structure; photo.
2	UNI to host eighth annual Math Fair for elementary and middle school students. Public Relations News Release 2013:221, p.1	03/27/2014	UNI's Teaching Educators About Mathematics (TEAM) organization will host its eighth annual Math Fair. The event is free and open to all fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students in the Cedar Valley. This is a way to get students excited about math.
3	Regional physics competition at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:211, p.1	03/20/2014	UNI's Department of Physics will host the Area Education Agency 267 Regional Physics Competition on March 27. Area High Schools will participate in the competition. The event stresses creativity and ingenuity as well as physics-related principles.
4	UNI hosts Spotlight on STEM Day Public Relations News Release 2013:178, p.1	02/17/2014	UNI will be hosting Spotlight on STEM Day. Teachers and students throughout the state will showcase their work through table displays and presentations. They will discuss the challenges of integrating science and math with technology in the classroom.
5	UNI workshop for Iowa high school science teachers Public Relations News Release 2012:316, p.1	06/11/2013	UNI will host an Iowa Regents Modeling and Physics Resources and Instructional Strategies for Motivating Students (PRISMS) workshop this summer. Twenty-three Iowa high school physics and physical science teachers are in the program.
6	STEM-focused summer camps to be offered at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:297, p.1	05/15/2013	UNI is offering a variety of activities this summer to keep students learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), by offering summer camps for middle and high school students. Camps are one week, and located on campus
7	UNI to host Spotlight on STEM Day Public Relations News Release 2012:214, p.1	02/26/2013	Teachers and students throughout the state, along with UNI faculty, will showcase their work integrating science in mathematics into the classroom.
8	Uinversity of Northern Iowa to serve as northeast Iowa STEM hub Public Relations News Release 2011:314, p.1	05/11/2012	Lt. Governor and President Ben Allen will co chair the STEM Advisory Council. The primary goal of STEM is to crate greater student achievement in science and math.
9	UNI to host sixth annual math fair for middle school students Public Relations News Release 2011:192, p.1	02/28/2012	UNI's Teaching Educators About Mathematics (TEAM) will host its sixth annual math fair for middle school students.
10	UNI to host Spotlight on STEM day Public Relations News Release 2011:180, p.1	02/21/2012	UNI faculty members will present math and science projects that showcase the importance of integrating technology, math, and science into the classroom.
11	UNI partners with Waterloo Community Schools for mathematics teaching Public Relations News Release 2011:154, p.1	02/01/2012	The Center for Teaching and Learning Mathematics has partnered with Waterloo Community Schools to work with Walter Cunningham and Irving Elementary Schools.
12	Iowa students demonstrate little improvement in math and reading Northern Iowan 108:22, p.1	11/11/2011	American students have improved in math and reading over the past twenty years; Iowa students have not. This is one indicator. Several factors may contribute to these results.
13	UNI helping to improve mathematical instruction Public Relations News Release 2011:121, p.1	11/01/2011	The UNI Center for Teaching and Learning Mathematics is offering the course "Making Sense Professional Development" to help elementary teachers in developing a high quality math program.
14	Discovery Channel to feature UNI's STEM initiatives Northern Iowan 108:16, p.1	10/21/2011	Lou Gossett, Jr., will host a half hour segment highlighting the university's work in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. Exposure will aid in achieving the goal of increased learning in these areas.
15	Math Club Partnership brings opportunities to high school students Northern Iowan 107:24, p.1	11/19/2010	The Math Club meets each Monday afternoon for two hours at West High School. Members use this time to assist high school students with homework or preparation for the ACT; photo.
16	UNI Academic Learning Center provides resources for students Northern Iowan 107:16, p.5	10/22/2010	Help with math skills, writing, study skills, and test prep for the GRE and PPST are offered in the ITTC building on a walk-in basis or by class attendance; photo.
17	UNI-CUE seeks volunteers Northern Iowan 107:2, p.5	08/31/2010	Children attending UNI-CUE are looking for volunteers to help with reading, composition, social science, and math skills.
18	UNI confers first Yager Exemplary Teaching and Learning Recognition Awards Public Relations News Release 2009:448, p.1	05/04/2010	This year's recipients are: Jonnie Becker, Melissa Hesner, and Matt Robie. Awardees are selected on the basis of teaching materials and student performance. The award recognizes exemplary science and mathematics teaching by UNI graduates.
19	Iowa Math and Science Education Partnership (IMSEP); one year later Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.21	04/01/2010	A look at the collaborative effort of the Regents universities to enhance education in mathematics and science; photo.
20	UNI's TEAM invites fourth, fifth and sixth graders to explore and have fun at Math Fair Public Relations News Release 2009:297, p.1	02/24/2010	Teaching Educators About Mathematics (TEAM) student organization will host its fourth-annual Math Fair in Maucker Union. The Math Fair provides elementary students with an opportunity to experience mathematics through fun, hands-on activities.
21	UNI students nominated for prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Public Relations News Release 2009:282, p.1	02/16/2010	Cassandra Hayne of Fairfield and Joseph Winder of Waterloo were nominated for the nationally competitive program that aims to identify students with outstanding potential for research careers in mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering.
22	UNI project reaches out to early math and science educators Public Relations News Release 2009:120, p.1	10/13/2009	Efforts to create a national center that will bring together early childhood and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (EC-STEM) educators in Iowa, and across the nation, are under way.
23	GRE: easy as 2r Northern Iowan 106:12, p.5	10/09/2009	Questions the value of the Graduate Record Examination. A third of the exam is mathematics-based. The GRE is an unavoidable step in admission to graduate school.
24	UNI College of Natural Sciences to hold summer poster session for undergraduate researchers Public Relations News Release 2008:614, p.1	07/29/2009	The eighth annual Summer Undergraduate Research Poster Session will be heald in the Great Reading Room in Seerley Hall. Darrell Wiens, professor of biology, will welcome the participants. Dwight Krehbiel, will present the keynote address. Students listed.
25	The real world for math and science teachers Northern Iowan 105:60, p.1	07/24/2009	Iowa teachers matched with willing businesses to address issues from water quality to monitoring the performance of wind turbines. UNI is the leader of the Iowa Mathematics and Science Education Partnership; photo.
26	UNI's Lockhart to attend competitive professional development program Public Relations News Release 2008:604, p.1	07/14/2009	Amy Lockhart was selected to attend the 2009 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy, July 19-24, at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. The academy was founded in 2005.
27	UNI hosts summer research program Public Relations News Release 2008:582, p.1	06/18/2009	As part of the National Alliance for Doctoral Studies in the Mathematical Sciences, the College is currently hosting nine students to participate in the summer research program, which includes a four-week analysis and linear algebra course.
28	Games, puzzles and math to be topic of next Citizen Science talk at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:492, p.1	04/23/2009	Doug Shaw, associate professor of mathematics, will explore some games and puzzles that can be analyzed mathematically. "Some of the games have had and will continue to have far-reaching implications in widely diverse fields.
29	UNI, MSETI-AREA work to promote math & Science education in local schools Public Relations News Release 2008:482, p.1	04/21/2009	The MSETI-AREA project received a grant from the Iowa Math and Science Education Partnership in the fall of 2008 and is led by Recayi "Reg" Tecen, associate professor of industrial technology.
30	Hari Shankar Memorial Lecture to be held at UNI April 14 Public Relations News Release 2008:450, p.1	04/07/2009	"The Iowa Core Curriculum for K-12 Mathematics: Important Mathematics, Effective Teaching and Deep Learning" will be the topic of the lecture. Eric Hart, adjunct associate professor of mathematics at Maharishi University will explore the math part of ICC.
31	Computer security to be topic of next Citizen Science talk at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:311, p.1	01/20/2009	Sometimes users' desire for computers to "just work" is at odds with the need to preserve privacy. "Common-sense Computer Security," will examine this issue. Paul Gray, associate professor of computer science, will discuss security issues.
32	Iowa Mathematics & Science Education Partnership directs study on women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and math fields for Regent Public Relations News Release 2008:273, p.1	12/15/2008	The report states that currently, women and some U. S. minorities are under-represented in some STEM majors, reflective of a national challenge of under-representation in these fields of study. Iowa's Regent universities have seen steady improvement.
33	New grant for education students Northern Iowan 105:24, p.2	11/21/2008	Prospective teachers planning on working in high-need fields of education for low income schools may be eligible for a new grant. The grant provides $4000 per year for four years of undergrad work and two years of graduate school.
34	Iowa Mathematics & Science Education Partnership gives funding for 13 grants to improve the state's math and science education system Public Relations News Release 2008:66, p.1	09/11/2008	The three goals of IMSEP are: to improve mathematics and science performance of Iowa students; to prepare more high-quality mathematics and science teachers for Iowa's schools; and to promote statewide collaboration and cooperation.
35	University of Northern Iowa plans fifth early childhood education summit 'Focus on Quality: Quality Math and Science Curriculum for Preschool Teachers Public Relations News Release 2008:7, p.1	08/12/2008	The summit is intended for early childhood education teachers and curriculum leaders in Iowa. Participants will learn how to implement quality pre-school math and science curriculum that engages young children in learning.
36	UNI math professor publishes work linking math and astrophysics Public Relations News Release 2007:751, p.1	07/07/2008	The article recently appeared in Notices of the AMS. "From the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to Astrophysics: A 'Harmonious' Path," by Genevra Neumann, of UNI, and Dmitry Khavinson, of the University of Florida, appears in the June/July issue.
37	University faculty prepare Regent Universities Mathematics Transitions Guide Public Relations News Release 2007:740, p.1	06/26/2008	The guide gives high school teachers the math competencies students need to enter university math and science courses. It also addresses the mindset and learning experiences of students at the high school and college levels.
38	Director named for Mathematics and Science Education Collaborative Initiative Public Relations News Release 2007:711, p.1	06/04/2008	Weld, associate professor in the University of Northern Iowa Department of Biology, has been named director of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, Mathematics & Science Education Collaborative Initiative which has three basic goals.
39	Director named for Mathematics and Science Education Collaborative Initiative Public Relations News Release 2007:711, p.1	06/04/2008	Jeff Weld, Associate professor in the University of Northern Iowa Department of Biology, has been named director of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, Mathematics & Science Education Collaborative Initiative.
40	UNI receives federal grant for new math and science program Public Relations News Release 2007:588, p.1	04/14/2008	UNI received a federal grant for a new science and matematics program, "Engaging Iowa in Science and Mathematics."
41	Five UNI Upward Bound Math and Science Center students presented at Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Public Relations News Release 2007:567, p.1	04/08/2008	The students presented research in the areas of nanoscience, engineering, plant biology, pharmaceutical science and alternative fuels.
42	University faculty prepare Regent Universities Mathematics Transitions Guide Public Relations News Release 2007:563, p.1	04/08/2008	Last November, state educators, legislators and business leaders met to discuss the challenges facing students and teachers in mathematics.
43	Upward Bound Math and Science accepting applications for enrichment program Public Relations News Release 2007:568, p.1	04/08/2008	Fifty-eight students will be accepted into UNI's Upward Bound Math and Science summer enrichment program.
44	Board of Regents to present mathematics and science education proposal to Iowa Legislature Public Relations News Release 2007:442, p.1	02/21/2008	The Board of Regents will present information to the Iowa House education committee February 27.
45	Math and science education proposal to be presented to Iowa Legislature Public Relations News Release 2007:399, p.1	02/04/2008	The $5.5 million proposal includes five projects.
46	Passion and talent needed to fill math and science teacher shortage Public Relations News Release 2007:356, p.1	01/08/2008	More math and science teachers are needed to overcome the shortage.
47	Carver grant enhances teaching of science and math for children with motor and sensory impairments Public Relations News Release 2007:275, p.1	11/08/2007	The two-year program will be led by Greg Stefanich.
48	UNI to host Mathematics Transitions Congress Public Relations News Release 2007:267, p.1	11/05/2007	The Mathematics Transitions Congress will be held November 14.
49	University of Northern Iowa to host mathematics and science education summit Public Relations News Release 2007:44, p.1	07/02/2007	An "Iowa Mathematics and Science Education Summit" will be hosted on campus Wednesday, July 11.
50	UNI president presents math and science education initiative to Board of Regents, State of Iowa Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/02/2007	Benjamin Allen presented an overview of the mathematics and science education collaborative at the Board of Regents meeting May 1.
51	UNI professors address innovative teaching methods for pre-K through 12 mathematics Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/30/2007	Ed Rathmell has developed a new way to organize mathematics curriculum called a "distributed curriculum."
52	UNI's role in addressing a gloomy outlook for math and science Northern Iowan 103:52, p.6	04/17/2007	The goals of UNI, Board of Regents, and the State of Iowa include; improving math and science skills in students, preparing more high-quality teachers, and bridging the gap among K-12, community colleges and universities; photo.
53	Mathematician adds probability to baseball: Gets a fun sum for UNI students Northern Iowan 103:49, p.1	04/06/2007	Ken Ross, former president of the Mathematical Association of America, spoke at UNI on April 2; photo.
54	Student voices Northern Iowan 103:10, p.7	09/29/2006	Students respond to the question, "What class subject do you never want to hear about again"?
55	'A Beautiful Mind' draws a wonderful crowd; people from across the state travel to UNI to meet Nobel Prize wining John Nash Northern Iowan 102:51, p.1	04/14/2006	Nobel Prize winner John Nash draws an overflow audience. Nash shared his theories and answered questions; photo.
56	UNI math department invites Illinois students to enter math contest Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/22/2006	Illinois high school students have been invited to test their knowledge in the UNI Wright Challenge, a web-based math contest.
57	University of Northern Iowa offers Web-based math contest Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/22/2006	All Iowa high school students are eligible to participate in the University of Northern Iowa's Wright Challenge, a Web-based math contest.
58	Math defines whether ID is or is not a science Northern Iowan 102:12, p.8	10/07/2005	Jeff Seldon points out that the lack of a strong mathematical base is another weak point of Intelligent Design.
59	Institute helps develop local elementary math curriculum Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	08/08/2005	Summer institute will teach Waterloo Community School District math teachers how to be more effective in teaching computation to children in the first and second grades.
60	UNI hosts teachers from around the world Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	06/21/2005	Two hundred teachers will be coming to Cedar Falls and Waterloo for math workshops on June 20-24 and June 27-July 1. These workshops are part of the Department of Defense Education Activity and the UNI Mathematics Project.
61	UNI hosts Upward Bound summer programs Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	06/14/2005	Program is aimed at developing math and science skills for high school and college.
62	Thursday, April 21 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/18/2005	Students from Waterloo Black Hawk Elementary will visit campus; Class Ring Presentation will take place; CEEE will present "Designing the First 'Green' Building"; John Dossey will present on school mathematics.
63	UNI speaker to address mathematics education in American schools Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.	04/15/2005	John Dossey will present "School Mathematics: Comparisons, Concerns, and Directions."
64	University of Northern Iowa offers Web-based math contest Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/17/2003	Wright Challenge enters its fifth year and will run through December 12.
65	Elementary teachers learn about science and math curriculum materials at UNI workshop Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	07/16/2003	Iowa elementary teachers are participating in workshop for use of FOSS and GEMS curriculum material; participants listed.
66	UNI students receive high scores in annual mathematics competition Public Relations News Release 2002:509, p.1	05/02/2003	A team of twelve UNI students participated in the 63rd annual William Lowell Putnam Competition in mathematics. The 122nd place finish is UNI's highest ever. Participants listed.
67	UNI mathematics department presents statewide high school/collegiate mathematics contest Public Relations News Release 2002:302, p.1	02/04/2003	Wright Challenge, now accessible on the Internet, offers certificates and $100 cash to contest winners.
68	UNI Upward Bound Math and Science Program seeking applicants Public Relations News Release 2002:287, p.1	01/27/2003	Upward Bound Math and Science Program is intended to encourage high school students to enroll in post-secondary education in math or science.
69	New UNI program provides content for math and science teachers Public Relations News Release 2001:443, p.1	04/15/2002	In its second year, the Science and Math Education Renewal Center's goal is to provide math and science teachers with the knowledge they will need.
70	PLS mathletes compete at state; Rapp earns place on state team Public Relations News Release 2001:384, p.1	03/26/2002	Alexander Rapp, after placing third in state, will compete in the national MATHCOUNTS competition in Chicago; other Price Lab student participants in state were Jenny Hills, Atulya Iyengar, and Sid Mitra.
71	Juggling champion to present 'Mathematics of Juggling' Wednesday, March 27, at UNI Public Relations News Release 2001:372, p.1	03/21/2002	Peter Floodstrand Blanchard, ball juggling champion, will explore the mathematical theories of juggling.
72	Price Laboratory School's students in state math competition, March 15 Public Relations News Release 2001:356, p.1	03/13/2002	Six Price Lab students competed in the Northeast Iowa Chapter MATHCOUNTS competition and received first place in the team competition.
73	UNI offers Web-based math contest Northern Iowan 98:36, p.2	02/15/2002	The Wright Challenge, now in its third year, is a math contest open to UNI students and high school students via the Internet.
74	University of Northern Iowa offers Web-based math contest Public Relations News Release 2001:290, p.1	02/07/2002	The Wright Challenge is a math contest on the Internet that will be open to UNI students as well as high school students.
75	Behroozi breaks the "norm" Northern Iowan 98:28, p.16	12/14/2001	Profile of high school senior Peter Behroozi.
76	University of Northern Iowa offers Web-based math contest Public Relations News Release 2001:130, p.1	10/02/2001	The Wright Challenge, a mathematics contest designed to get students excited about math, will continue through Dec. 14.
77	40th Annual K-12 UNI Fall Mathematics Conference Friday, Sept. 21 Public Relations News Release 2001:105, p.1	09/19/2001	250 math teachers will attend the K-12 UNI Fall Mathematics Conference in Schindler Education Center.
78	Bonnie H. Litwiller and David R. Duncan Campus News Network 12:2, p.	09/11/2001	Wrote an article on number patterns in mathematics.
79	Program at UNI encourages women, minorities to pursue math/science Public Relations News Release 2000:375, p.1	04/01/2001	Reygan Freeney feels there is a shortage of people going into the math and science fields, and feels that women and minority groups should know that they can succeed in these professions
80	'Math guy' + UNI = good time Northern Iowan 97:47, p.4	03/30/2001	California professor Kevin Delvin presented the first lecture in the Hari Shankar Lecture in Mathematics Series; photo.
81	'The Math Guy' visits UNI Public Relations News Release 2000:326, p.1	03/26/2001	Keith Devlin will share how mathematical thinking has changed and talk about why math is easy for some, and difficult for others.
82	'Math Guy' to lecture at UNI Monday, March 26 Public Relations News Release 2000:311, p.1	03/19/2001	Keith Devlin will be first speaker in Hari Shankar Lecture in Mathematics.
83	UNI Upward Bound is seeking applicants Public Relations News Release 2000:263, p.1	02/26/2001	Reygan Freeney claims that there is a shortage of people going into math and science professions.
84	Math Wars in the media Public Relations News Release 2000:453, p.1	07/03/2000	Paul Trafton talks about how math scores in the U. S. have been increasing since the mid-1990s.
85	Nationally recognized math educator to expain the "math wars" being fought in the media - tomorrow, June 21, at 8:30 a.m., on the UNI Campus Public Relations News Release 1999:449, p.1	06/20/2000	Thirty sixth through eighth grade math teachers will hear Paul Trafton speak on the myth that math scores in the United States are decreasing.
86	National math test to be field tested next year, ready for implementation in 1999 Public Relations News Release 1997:100, p.1	11/06/1997	Professor Paul Trafton, who helped draft the national standards for mathematics, supports the voluntary national math testing currently being developed by a committee chaired by Dr. John Dossey.
87	Testing eighth graders for math skills Public Relations News Release 1997:48, p.1	09/25/1997	Paul Trafton states that to raise math skills, we must teach more on how to reason than using rules.
88	Math teachers from around the world on University of Northern Iowa campus through Wednesday, July 30 Public Relations News Release 1996:474, p.1	07/28/1997	Teachers from all over the globe will come together to focus on helping algebra and geometry teachers create better curriculum to help students learn more efficiently.
89	Why mathematics is humanities Northern Iowa Today 81:1, p.10	07/01/1997	Professor Joel Haack believes that mathematics is a communications skill necessary to daily living.
90	Girls closing the gap on boys in math skills Public Relations News Release 1996:429, p.1	05/28/1997	Professor Haack talks about the closing gap of math skills between girls and boys.
91	Mathematics is communication, important part of humanities Public Relations News Release 1996:308, p.1	03/17/1997	Professor Haack speaks of the importance of mathematics for students.
92	High school science/math/technology students receive scholarships, awards at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:200, p.1	12/13/1996	Winners at the 34th Annual UNI Science, Mathematics and Tecyhnology Symposium included the full-tuition scholarship winners. Students listed.
93	Bringing a real-world twist to teaching math Public Relations News Release 1996:18, p.1	09/02/1996	Joel Haack says it's important for students to see math interact with daily life.
94	Problems with math class show math illiteracy Northern Iowan 90:46, p.5	03/18/1994	Decries state of mathematics knowledge in US.
95	"You mean this college doesn't offer a major in 'Beverly Hills 90210?'" Public Relations News Release 1991:393, p.1	02/17/1992	Larry Leutzinger reports that most American students score below the international average in math.
96	Important for parents to understand math is for all kids: speak positively Public Relations News Release 1991:34, p.1	09/30/1991	Parental support is important in math and other subjects.
97	Northern Iowa continues leadership role in math education Northern Iowa Today 19:2, p.3	09/01/1991	Survey of past and current efforts in math education.
98	Some of nation's outstanding mathematics teachers participate in NSF grant institute on University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 1990:697, p.1	08/14/1991	UNI hosts math teachers from around the country focusing on developing leadership skills.
99	How is it adding up? Changes in the way math is taught. Public Relations News Release 1990:519, p.1	04/29/1991	Calculators and computers are now allowed for students to expand their math skills.
100	Sixth graders become math teachers for second graders through program developed by University of Northern Iowa faculty. Public Relations News Release 1990:527, p.1	04/26/1991	Davenport sixth graders are teaching second graders math problem-solving skills.