Welcome to the 2024 Mackinac Gazette. We hope that you enjoy these stories about our students, alumni, and faculty from the past year. Please note that past newsletters are available through the links at the left. If you have a suggestion for a story for a future newsletter, we would love to hear from you; please feel free to contact any of the editors.
Editors:
David Austin (austind at gvsu dot edu)
Matt Boelkins (boelkinm at gvsu dot edu)
Lauryn Davis to receive this year's Excellence in the Discipline Award
Lauryn, an applied math major from Lake Orion, has gained a wealth of experience through both research and internship opportunities. While finishing her applied math degree, she is also concurrently working on a Master's in Data Science and Analysis at Grand Valley. Read more about Lauryn...
Lisa Kasmer to retire after an impactful career at Grand Valley
After completing her 45th year of teaching, Lisa Kasmer now looks forward to retirement, travel, gardening, and reading. She reflects on her time at Grand Valley and the student growth she has facilitated through her organization of the Tanzania study abroad program. Read more about Lisa ...
Before retirement, Steve Schlicker looks back on a satisfying career
After teaching nearly every math course during his 33 year career at Grand Valley, leading dozens of research projects, writing several textbooks and research articles, and serving in a variety of leadership roles, the math department celebrates the lasting difference Steve has made in the lives of students and colleagues. Read more about Steve ...
Grand Valley math students pursue a range of research questions
An increasing number of students are taking advantage of opportunities to engage in mathematical research. While some of the projects involve traditional research in theoretical math, others include the development of a version of Google maps for navigating the campus sidewalks and an analysis of the movements of trained dancers facilitated with movement capture technology. Read more about this research ...
The applied math seminar showcases mathematics and its many uses
About four years ago, the math department began a Friday afternoon seminar that explores mathematics and the countless ways in which it is used. Led by Norma Ortiz-Robinson and attended by many students, topics range from an analysis of medieval manuscripts to machine learning techniques for analyzing small-town policing. Read more about the seminar ...
Meet some of our 2024 Outstanding Students
The mathematics department gathered on April 11 to honor our graduates and to celebrate the accomplishments of many of our students. Read more about our students...