Mathematics News
Mathematics Colloquium | Efim Zelmanov on Growth Functions and Wreath Products, Nov. 12
The Surender K. Jain Lecture Series at Ohio University presents Dr. Efim Zelmanov in a Mathematics Colloquium on “Growth functions and wreath products” on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 5 p.m. EST. Join on Zoom. Zelmanov is Professor of Mathematics and the Rita L. Atkinson Endowed Chair at the […]
The post Mathematics Colloquium | Efim Zelmanov on Growth Functions and Wreath Products, Nov. 12 appeared first on Ohio University | College of Arts & Sciences.
Read MoreRetirement | For Aizicovici’s Students, the Difference Was Magical Lectures, Professional Passion
Dr. Sergiu Aizicovici developed a passion for mathematics in middle school, so choosing math as his college major was an easy decision—a decision that led to a 31-year career in the Mathematics Department at Ohio University. His passion for math never waned, and his time in Athens adds up to […]
The post Retirement | For Aizicovici’s Students, the Difference Was Magical Lectures, Professional Passion appeared first on Ohio University | College of Arts & Sciences.
Read MoreUniversity Mourns Math Associate Professor Emeritus Munukutla Sastry
Dr. Munukutla Sastry, Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Ohio University, passed away on May 28 at the age of 84, according to his obituary in the Athens Messenger: Sastry, as he was known to all, was born on July 24, 1935 in Chodavaram, India. Sastry came to the U.S. […]
The post University Mourns Math Associate Professor Emeritus Munukutla Sastry appeared first on Ohio University | College of Arts & Sciences.
Read MoreThree Arts & Sciences Faculty on Coronavirus Experts Livestream, May 1
Three College of Arts & Sciences faculty are featured as Ohio University hosts its first Ask the Experts livestream on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook at 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 1. These faculty will discuss coronavirus and the economic and human impacts of this global pandemic: Dr. Winfried Just, Professor […]
The post Three Arts & Sciences Faculty on Coronavirus Experts Livestream, May 1 appeared first on Ohio University | College of Arts & Sciences.
Read MoreThe Coronavirus Number to Watch is R-Zero, Says Math Expert
When Ohio University multimedia Journalism student Taylor Bruck interviewed experts from different disciplines across campus to find out more about the topic of the novel coronavirus in today’s headlines, Dr. Winfried Just was there to look at how mathematical modeling helps provide an analytical tool for assessing prevention strategies […]
The post The Coronavirus Number to Watch is R-Zero, Says Math Expert appeared first on Ohio University | College of Arts & Sciences.
Read MoreKennedy Museum Exhibit Immerses Visitors in Indigenous Math Circles
From Ohio University News Ohio University’s Kennedy Museum of Art opened “Pattern & Disruption: Diné Lifeways and Embedded Mathematics” on Feb. 1 with an opening reception, traditional weaving demonstration and curator walk and talk. The exhibit draws from the Edwin L. and Ruth E. Kennedy Southwest Native American Collection and […]
The post Kennedy Museum Exhibit Immerses Visitors in Indigenous Math Circles appeared first on Ohio University | College of Arts & Sciences.
Read MoreBischoff Authors ‘Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking from Anyon Condensation’
Dr. Marcel Bischoff co-authored “Spontaneous symmetry breaking from anyon condensation” in the Journal of High Energy Physics. Bischoff is Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Ohio University. Abstract: In a physical system undergoing a continuous quantum phase transition, spontaneous symmetry breaking occurs when certain symmetries of the Hamiltonian fail to be preserved […]
The post Bischoff Authors ‘Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking from Anyon Condensation’ appeared first on Ohio University | College of Arts & Sciences.
Read MoreReport: Many Rural Students Face Dire Inequity, Need Immediate Action from State, Federal Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite greater attention to rural America after the 2016 presidential election and bold promises from many state-level and national leaders, many children and families in rural America still don’t have the educational resources and opportunities they deserve, says report authored by Dr. Robert Klein and three […]
The post Report: Many Rural Students Face Dire Inequity, Need Immediate Action from State, Federal Leaders appeared first on Ohio University | College of Arts & Sciences.
Read MoreChronicle of Higher Ed Reports on Rural School Report by Klein, 3 OHIO Alumni
Chronicle of Higher Education reporter Goldie Blumenstyk writes about a report on the state of rural education by Dr. Robert Klein and three Ohio University alumni in a story headlined “How to Get More Rural Students Ready for College? Start With Broadband.” A report on the state of rural education […]
The post Chronicle of Higher Ed Reports on Rural School Report by Klein, 3 OHIO Alumni appeared first on Ohio University | College of Arts & Sciences.
Read MoreIndia West Reports Priya Natarajan Wins Presidential Teaching Award
India West reports that Ohio University alum Priya Natarajan ’95 was one of “Three Indian Americans Named Recipients of Science, Math, Engineering Excellence Honors.” Natarajan earned a B.A. in Mathematics from the College of Arts & Sciences at OHIO. The White House Oct. 15 announced that President Donald J. Trump […]
The post India West Reports Priya Natarajan Wins Presidential Teaching Award appeared first on Ohio University | College of Arts & Sciences.
Read More