Mathematics

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101	Mathematics Awareness Week to be April 21-27 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:504, p.1	04/19/1991	UNI announces Mathematics Awareness Week schedule. Jerry Glynn will lead the workshop.
102	University of Northern Iowa prof suggests active ways parents can help their children succeed in math Public Relations News Release 1990:478, p.1	04/10/1991	Parents being active in number games will show their children that math is not to be feared.
103	Active ways parents can help their children succeed in math Public Relations News Release 1990:477, p.1	04/01/1991	Parents should use daily routines to help children relate to math.
104	University of Northern Iowa professor puts academic theories into classroom practice Public Relations News Release 1990:235, p.1	12/03/1990	Teaches third grade to observe if theories taught in college classrooms work in real classroom situations.
105	Using calculators in math class doesn't hurt, and probably helps students Public Relations News Release 1990:167, p.1	11/12/1990	Research indicates students may learn math skills better if calculators are used in the classroom.
106	Family math--it's not just for students anymore Public Relations News Release 1990:133, p.1	10/22/1990	Kathi Latta reports that families need to be involved in children if they are to do well in math.
107	Family math night planned for Price Lab, Grant Elementary October 23 & 25 Public Relations News Release 1990:135, p.1	10/18/1990	Fourth grade students and their parents meet to focus on learning mathematics together. Kathi Latta is one of the instructors.
108	Science and technology gap Public Relations News Release 1989:483, p.1	03/26/1990	Professor Bonnie Litwiller sits on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, which proposes new standards for math and science in response to surveys indicating poor performance in American schools.
109	Kappa Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society at University of Northern Iowa initiates new members Public Relations News Release 1989:430, p.1	02/26/1990	Professor Mark Fienup and six undergraduate students are inducted into Kappa Mu Epsilon. Michael Hirsch delivers the address at the initiation banquet in the Redeker Center.
110	Math problems - do you still add on your fingers and rely on the calculator? Public Relations News Release 1988:442, p.1	04/27/1989	This week is National Mathematics Awareness Week, Jack Wilkinson, project director for a national math teachers institute, says it's not all that big a problem if we rely on calculators and computers to solve our daily math dilemmas.
111	Northern Iowa plans special activates for national mathematics awareness week. Public Relations News Release 1988:432, p.1	04/19/1989	April 25, short talks on the general theme will be presented. April 26, a "Mathematics Film Symposium" will be shown.
112	Northeast Iowa junior high 'mathletes' compete in 'Mathcounts' competition on the University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 1987:285, p.1	02/26/1988	Winners of the Mathcounts competition move on to the state competition in Des Moines. The competition was sponsored by the Northeast Iowa Engineering Society and the Department of Industrial Technology. Competing teams are listed.
113	'Mathcounts' competition to pit Iowa's junior high 'mathletes' at UNI Feb. 20 Public Relations News Release 1987:261, p.1	02/12/1988	The Department of Industrial Technology and Iowa Engineering Society sponsor the sixth annual "Mathcounts" competition in the Industrial Technology Center. The competition was created in response to dropping math performance in pre-college students.
114	Master project: A program to re-train Iowa elementary school teachers in science and mathematics Public Relations News Release 1987:226, p.1	01/21/1988	Elementary school teachers are invited to a series of math and science workshops held at UNI. Applicants should contact Glenn Nelson for more information.
115	Northern Iowa 'master' program takes outdated teachers back to school Public Relations News Release 1987:194, p.1	01/05/1988	Professors Glenn Nelson and Roy Unruh invite two-hundred Iowan elementary school teachers to the "Math and Science Teaching-Education Revitalization" program to reinforce their teaching abilities in science and mathematics.
116	High school science/math students receive scholarships, awards at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:137, p.1	11/13/1987	Over five-hundred high school students compete for academic scholarships in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and earth science at the Science and Mathematics Symposium. Winners are listed by hometown.
117	Harlan Community High School students compete in annual science and math competition Public Relations News Release 1987:122, p.1	11/04/1987	Students from Harlan High School compete for scholarships in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science at the Science and Math Symposium. Professor Roy Saigo and several guest speakers hold formal addresses after the competition.
118	Red Oak High School students compete in annual science and math competition Public Relations News Release 1987:123, p.1	11/04/1987	Students of Red Oak High School are among those competing for scholarships in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science at the Science and Mathematics Symposium.
119	Harlan students at University of Northern Iowa study in sciences Public Relations News Release 1987:85, p.1	10/20/1987	Lisa Grote, Kristi Peters, and Lynne Cairney receive four-year full tuition scholarships in chemistry and biology at the annual Science and Mathematics Symposium.
120	Newly developed standards for mathematics curriculum and instruction to be unveiled at University of Northern Iowa Fall Math Conference Friday Public Relations News Release 1987:45, p.1	09/18/1987	The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics presents their newly developed mathematics curriculum for K-12. The conference is held at Price Lab, sponsored by the College of Education, College of Natural Science, and Division of Continuing Education.
121	Solving the math problem Nonpareil 71:4, p.14	09/01/1987	UNI faculty past and present have been involved in shaping mathematics curriculum nationally.
122	UNI mathematics professors collaborate on book, articles Public Relations News Release 1987:430, p.1	07/15/1987	Professors David Duncan and Bonnie Litwiller publish a middle school mathematics textbook on number patterns for the School Science and Mathematics Association's Classroom Activities Series.
123	UNI conference helps math teachers become leaders Public Relations News Release 1987:418, p.1	07/01/1987	A conference for math instructors is held at the University, lead by Larry Bradsby of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. The goal of the conference was to inspire math teachers to be role models for their students.
124	UNI to host joint meetings of Iowa Math Associations Friday-Saturday (April 24-25) Public Relations News Release 1987:339, p.1	04/21/1987	Representatives from three professional mathematics associations attended two presentations held in McCollum Science Hall. Professor Ivan Niven, of the University of Oregon, spoke on statistics. Professor Oscar Kempthorne presented on coding theory.
125	UNI students still needed for spring semester tutoring program. Public Relations News Release 1986:170, p.1	01/16/1987	Students seeking credit while tutoring in reading, math, or language arts were offered an opportunity to obtain experience in urban education. The program took place at the Center for Urban Education, and St. Mary's for two hours of credit.
126	UNI to offer two courses in Manchester Public Relations News Release 1986:158, p.1	01/09/1987	The first of two courses held in West Delaware Middle School dealt with adapting teaching methods for students with learning disabilities. The second dealt with the experience that students require to grasp the basic principles of arithmetic.
127	Elementary school mathematics workshop to be offered by UNI Public Relations News Release 1986:488, p.1	07/22/1986	Covers a course held from August twentieth through the twenty-second of 1986, as instructed by Professor Glenn Nelson. The workshop covered teaching problem-solving, thinking strategies, and whole number operations. Includes details on enrollment.
128	UNI professor nominated for excellence in teaching award Public Relations News Release 1986:195, p.1	01/09/1986	Joan Duea, third grade teacher at Malcolm Price Laboratory School, is one of thirty five finalists for the Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics Award for Excellance in Elementary Mathematics Teaching.
129	Mathematics: a key to critical thinking UNI Century 12:3, p.4	06/01/1984	Survey of UNI efforts to teach mathematics and give students a sound educational background; photo.
130	History of UNI programs reviewed Northern Iowan 80:48, p.7	04/03/1984	Excerpts from Dean McCollum's history of mathematics and science; photo.
131	UNI offers remedial math class Public Relations News Release 1981:163, p.1	11/18/1981	"Elementary Algebra" will be taught by Robert Rule during the spring semester.
132	Iowa high school students to compete in science-math at UNI Public Relations News Release 1981:134, p.1	11/02/1981	The Science and Mathematics Symposium allows high school students to compete for four year scholarships and attend lectures and open houses.
133	UNI receives funding for second year of biomedical sciences project Public Relations News Release 1981:86, p.1	10/09/1981	A $261,054 grant from the U. S. Office of Education will allow for a second year of the University's biomedical sciences career project. Project encourages talented high school female, minorities, or from rural backgrounds to pursue biomedical careers.
134	UNI faculty attend national math meeting Public Relations News Release 1980:568, p.1	05/07/1981	Eight UNI faculty members presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in St. Louis.
135	UNI professor Wilkinson cites math teacher shortage Public Relations News Release 1980:499, p.1	04/10/1981	Professor Jack Wilkinson discusses the shortage of math teachers worldwide.
136	UNI math professor Rathmell receives fulbright to Australia Public Relations News Release 1980:372, p.1	02/16/1981	Professor Edward Rathmell has received a Fulbright award to do research focusing on first grade students and subtracting.
137	'More to math than addition,' says Vannini Northern Iowan 77:23, p.	11/25/1980	Profile of Jo Ann Vannini; photo.
138	Math conference to be held September 26 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1980:57, p.1	09/09/1980	The annual Mathematics Conference will go over such areas as; computers in the classroom, the use of calculators, and strategies of teaching basic math.
139	Math skill exam Northern Iowan 76:9, p.4	10/02/1979	A required mathematical skills competency examination is being planned for UNI.
140	Students' math efficiency dips; options outlined Northern Iowan 75:22, p.1	11/17/1978	Faculty Senate endorses concept of math competency requirement.
141	Math competency proposal considered by UNI Faculty Senate Northern Iowan 75:14, p.1	10/17/1978	Professor Odell originates proposal to require students to demonstrate competence in math.
142	UNI Senior's Math Paper Wins First Place at National Convention Public Relations News Release 1971:522, p.1	04/09/1971	William J. Georgou won first place for an original paper in mathematics at the National convention of Kappa Mu Epsilon (KME) mathematics honor society.
143	Modern Mathematics offered for parents Northern Iowan 66:60, p.5	06/26/1970
144	Previews Northern Iowan 64:46, p.8	04/09/1968	Activities and meetings.
145	Kultur: Interpreter must learn language of arts College Eye 60:4, p.2	09/24/1965	Explains the connection between his math textbook and art.
146	Mathematics' utility explained partly by joke definition College Eye 59:36, p.2	04/27/1965	Mathematics is obviously a needed skill, but should be studied independently of intentions to be used in any other area.
147	Trimble: mathematics curriculum changing radically College Eye 53:35, p.2	06/29/1962	Calls for a reorganization of mathematics teaching methods.
148	Extension summer short course to be offered in Charles City Public Relations News Release 1960:569, p.1	08/11/1961	Don Wiederanders instructs a short summer course on the instruction of arithmetic in Charles City, where twenty teachers from the area have been enrolled.
149	SCI to offer extension courses here Public Relations News Release 1960:577, p.1	08/11/1961	Extension Services offers courses in high schools throughout the state, including classes in humanities, mathematics, business, and education. Instructors, towns, and courses listed.
150	University of Beirut professor to speak at SCI Public Relations News Release 1960:523, p.1	07/19/1961	Professor Edward Kennedy, a professional historian, scientist, and archaeologist who specializes in the study of medieval Arabian cultures, appears in the auditorium of Sabin Hall to speak on ancient and medieval planetary theories of the Middle East.
151	Brimm raps unbalanced curriculum College Eye 52:38, p.4	07/14/1961	Professor Brimm believes that too much money may be directed to math and science at the expense of other work.
152	Math and science for junior high underway at Price College Eye 52:38, p.4	07/14/1961	Accelerated program underway for sixty students.
153	Former SCI department head to lecture Public Relations News Release 1960:509, p.1	07/13/1961	Professor Henry Van Engen delivers a lecture on arithmetic in the auditorium of Sabin Hall. The lecture is open to the public, free of charge. Van Engen is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi fraternities.
154	Austrian mathematician to speak at SCI Public Relations News Release 1960:503, p.1	07/10/1961	Professor Hermann von Baravelle delivers a lecture open to the public in Sabin Hall auditorium. Von Baravelle also acted as guest lecturer for the National Science Foundation Mathematics Institute.
155	SCI to hold mathematics teaching course here Public Relations News Release 1960:502, p.1	07/10/1961	A two-week mathematics education workshop is held in the Charles City Court House Building. The workshop is available for three hours of credit toward a bachelor's or master's degree. Professor Raymond Schlicher is in charge of enrollment.
156	ISTC to hold science and mathematics workshops Public Relations News Release 1960:459, p.1	06/16/1961	Professor Ross Nielsen directs the summer Science and Mathematics Seminar for junior high students, held at Price Laboratory School. Instructors include Albert Potter, Walter Gohman, Donald Wiederanders, and George Immerzeel. Students listed.
157	ISTC professor to lead Cincinnati workshop Public Relations News Release 1960:454, p.1	06/12/1961	Professor Glenadine Gibb serves as a consultant for the University of Cincinnati's Summer School Arithmetic Workshop. Following the workshop, she will attend a Yale mathematics study group and act as guest lecturer for the National Science Foundation.
158	Summer calendar announced at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:434, p.1	05/25/1961	Commencement exercises bring the spring semester to a close, beginning the eight-week summer session. Institutes in biology, counseling, earth science, mathematics, and Asian programs are scheduled for the session.
159	Summer schedule announced at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:435, p.1	05/25/1961	The summer session begins after Commencement exercises. Institutes in biology, earth science, counseling, mathematics, and Asian studies are to be held. Professor Howard Knutson acts as director of the summer session..
160	ISTC offers eight summer extension courses Public Relations News Release 1960:406, p.1	05/16/1961	The Extension Service offers eight summer courses in towns across the state for three to six hours of credit. These courses are for students in the fields of education, mathematics, literature, and humanities.
161	ISTC student places firs at national convention Public Relations News Release 1960:408, p.1	05/16/1961	Barbara Mann is awarded first place for her paper presented to the Kappa Mu Epsilon mathematics fraternity's national convention. Her paper will appear in "The Pentagon" student journal.
162	ISTC faculty to science academy meeting Public Relations News Release 1960:323, p.1	04/06/1961	Professors Harold. C. Trimble, and Warren E. Picklum will attend the twenty-third annual session of the Iowa Academy of Science. Trimble is chairman of the mathematics division of the session, and Picklum is to head the botany section.
163	Price Elementary School to hold math conference Public Relations News Release 1960:322, p.1	04/06/1961	Professor Guy Wagner presides over the Elementary School Mathematics Conference at Price Laboratory School. Faculty speakers include Ross Nielsen, George Immerzeel, Richard Lattin, Owen Nelson, Max Hosier, Mildred Norris, and Ruth Hutcheson.
164	Guest lecturer to ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:295, p.1	03/24/1961	Professor W. Maak delivers a lecture on the mathematic and geometric aspects of the lung in the Science Building. Maak will work with Academic Year Institute seminars during his time on campus.
165	Local teacher awarded grant for summer study Public Relations News Release 1960:268, p.1	03/15/1961	The National Science Foundation sponsors the fourth Academic Year Institute on the Teachers College campus. Forty-five science and mathematics educators from across the country are set to attend. Participating teachers listed by state.
166	ISTC will offer credit for TV course Public Relations News Release 1960:183, p.1	01/19/1961	KWWL-TV and KQTV-TV offer "Probability and Statistics" and "Teaching Probability and Statistics" for three hours of credit.
167	Regents approve ISTC summer program Public Relations News Release 1960:171, p.1	01/11/1961	The Board of Regents approves the summer program and academic year budget. Summer institutes in mathematics, science, and counseling are offered under federal grants. Workshops in eastern studies, English, art, and education are approved.
168	Junior college math and science faculty to convene at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:111, p.1	11/07/1960	Professor Fred Lott opens the Junior College Science-Mathematics Conference with his paper on the industrial application of contemporary mathematics, based on his work with Rath Packing Company.
169	Local teachers study new math ideas at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:99, p.1	10/31/1960	Area mathematics educators attend an in-service mathematics institute sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The institute is directed by Professors Glenadine Gibb and Richard Crumley. Professors Augusta Schurrer acts as a consultant to attendees.
170	Visiting math lecturer to speak at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:96, p.1	10/27/1960	Professor R. D. Anderson conducts a lecture on the alteration of the middle school mathematics curriculum held in the Science Building. His lecture is held through the Program of Visiting Lecturers, and financed by the National Science Foundation.
171	ISTC faculty and area teachers to attend mathematics conference Public Relations News Release 1960:32, p.1	09/21/1960	Professors Augusta Schurrer, Max Hosier, and Glenadine Gibb attend a two-day orientation conference for the School Mathematics Study Group with twenty-three area math educators.
172	ISTC to offer community class on college mathematics Public Relations News Release 1960:25, p.1	09/14/1960	George Immerzeel instructs a mathematics course integrating algebra, trigonometry, and analytical geometry at the Price Laboratory School. The course textbook was written by Professors H. C. Trimble and Fred Lott.
173	ISTC to offer extension courses Public Relations News Release 1960:16, p.1	09/07/1960	Courses in education, social science, mathematics, science, and literature are held across Iowa. Information can be acquired from junior colleges of participating towns, or through Extension Services.
174	ISTC to offer credit for "Continental Classroom" series Public Relations News Release 1960:11, p.1	08/26/1960	Credit is offered to students viewing the "Continental Classroom" program broadcasted by KWWL-TV. The course is sponsored by the National Television Broadcasting Company, and will cover algebra, probability, and statistics.
175	Industry sponsors math, science workshops College Eye 51:34, p.3	07/01/1960	For junior high school students.
176	Two math profs asked to write for science group College Eye 51:32, p.2	06/17/1960	Professors Hosier and Gibb will work with NSF grant group at Stanford University.
177	Agrees with Fox College Eye 51:20, p.7	02/26/1960	Claims that TC will produce more math majors than physical education majors when the extracurricular activities programs are switched to intramurals.
178	Planning on teaching? College Eye 51:14, p.8	01/08/1960	Provides suggestions to future teachers on how to handle questions about the usefulness of math.
179	The Faculty Pen; 'Quality training needed' says ISTC professor College Eye 51:10, p.3	11/20/1959	Robert Rogers speaks on the shortage of scientists and mathematicians.
180	Mathematics Sponsors Summer Workshops Old Gold 0:0, p.87	06/01/1955	Description of the department and a list of the acomplishments of some of the faculty over the year; photos.
181	Vocational Old Gold 0:0, p.12	06/01/1955	This photo shows students coming and going from the Vocational Building in the winter; photo.
182	Mathematics Old Gold 0:0, p.240	06/01/1954	Brief description of the department; photo.
183	Special To: Cedar Rapids Gazette Public Relations News Release 1951:601, p.1	04/09/1952	Jean Brink, Cedar Rapids, was recently formally initiated into Tau Sigma Delta, a local social sorority. She was also elected historian for the group. Brink is a freshman student majoring in math.
184	Mary Batchelder, Sioux City, has been named managing editor of the College Eye, student newspaper Public Relations News Release 1952:508, p.1	03/21/1952	The appointment was announced this week by the Board of Control of Student Publications. Batchelder is a junior student majoring in mathematics and science.
185	J. W. Maucker discusses the problems facing administrators in an article, "A Migraine Headache for School Administrators" Public Relations News Release 1952:518, p.1	03/13/1952	Pressures on schools to teach more "things" to more children in the face of inflation and increased competition for the tax dollar spell a headache for school acministrators, according to Maucker's article in Midland Schools.
186	Special to: Monticello Express Public Relations News Release 1951:249, p.1	12/10/1951	Marileigh Behrends, Monticello, has been initiated into Sigma Alpha Iota, women's national professional music fraternity at the college. Behrends is a junior student majoring in mathematics.
187	Special to: Sioux Rapids Bulletin-Press Public Relations News Release 1951:227, p.1	12/10/1951	Lavon James, Linn Grove, has been formally activated into Alpha Chi Epsilon, local social fraternity. James is a sophomore student majoring in mathematics.
188	Special To: Buffalo Center Tribune Public Relations News Release 1951:187, p.1	11/20/1951	Dorothy Johnson, Buffalo Center, has been initiated into Kappa Mu Spsilon, national mathematics honorary society, and Lambda Delta Lambda, national physical science honorary society at the college. Johnson is a senior student majoring in mathematics.
189	Special to: Clarksville Star Public Relations News Release 1951:180, p.1	11/20/1951	Marvin Buchholz, Clarksville, has been initiated into Lambda Delta Lambda, national physical science honorary society at the college. Buchholz is a junior student majoring in math.
190	Special To: Inwood Herald Public Relations News Release 1951:185, p.1	11/20/1951	Darlene Nelson, Inwood, has been initiated into Kappa Mu Epsilon, national mathematics honorary society at the college. Nelson is a junior student majoring in mathematics.
191	Special To: Le Mars Globe-Post Public Relations News Release 1951:183, p.1	11/20/1951	Margaret Green, Le Mars, has been initiated into Kappa Mu Epsilon, national mathematics honorary society at the college. Green is a senior student majoring in math and physical education for women.
192	Special To: Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel Public Relations News Release 1951:184, p.1	11/20/1951	Margaret Green, Le Mars, has been initiated into Kappa Mu Epsilon, national mathematics honorary society at the college. Green is a senior student majoring in math and physical education for women.
193	Special to: Madisonian Public Relations News Release 1951:171, p.1	11/20/1951	Dan Merrill, Winterset, has been intiated into Kappa Mu Epsilon, national mathematics honorary society at the college. Merrill, a senior student, is majoring in mathematics and physical education.
194	Special To: Toledo Chronicle Public Relations News Release 1951:186, p.1	11/20/1951	Leonard Yilek, Clutier, has been initiated into Kappa Mu Epsilon, national mathematics honorary society at the college. Yilek is a senior student majoring in mathematics.
195	Special To: Waterloo Daily Courier Public Relations News Release 1951:188, p.1	11/20/1951	Marian Rigdon, Dunkerton, has been initiated into Kappa Mu Epsilon, national mathematics honors society, and Lambda Delta Lambda, national physical science honorary society, at the college. Rigdon is a senior student majoring in mathematics and science.
196	Special To: Waterloo Daily Courier Public Relations News Release 1951:182, p.1	11/20/1951	Stan Birley and Francis Thornton, both from Waterloo, have been initiated into Lambda Delta Lambda, national physical science honorary society at the college. Thornton is a sophomore pre-medical student and Birley is a senior math student.
197	Three staff members will serve as conference leaders during the Audubon-Guthrie Counties Career Day program, October 22 Public Relations News Release 1951:87, p.1	10/19/1951	The program is designed for high school seniors to acquaint themselves with aspects of various occupations. Raymond Schlicher, Irvin Brune, and Julia Sparrow will speak on different grades and subjects in teaching as a career.
198	Special to: Hampton Chronicle Public Relations News Release 1951:75, p.1	10/11/1951	Ernie Doeringsfeld, Hampton, has been elected secretary-treasurer of Kappa Mu Epsilon, national honorary mathematics fraternity at the college.
199	Special to: Hampton Times Public Relations News Release 1951:75, p.1	10/11/1951	Ernie Doeringsfeld, Hampton, has been elected secretary-treasurer of Kappa Mu Epsilon, national honorary mathematics fraternity at the college.
200	Special to: Newton Daily News Public Relations News Release 1951:75, p.1	10/11/1951	Wanda Ponder, Newton, has been elected president of Kappa Mu Epsilon, national honorary mathematics fraternity, at the college.