Welcome to the 2023 Mackinac Gazette. We hope that you enjoy these stories about our students, alumni, and faculty from the past two years. 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)
Bradley Monarch to receive this year's Excellence in the Discipline Award
Bradley is an applied math and stats double major from Marine City. In addition to conducting graph theory research and founding the Applied Math Club, he is the co-president of Grand Valley’s Tennis Club. Read more about Bradley...
Meet new faculty member Lisa Hawley
Lisa Hawley brings a wealth of teaching experience and a passion for supporting elementary school teachers into her new role in the math department at Grand Valley. Read more about Lisa...
Meet new faculty member Joy Oslund
A former 2nd and 6th grade teacher, Joy Oslund joined the mathematics department this year as the next step in a career deeply dedicated to improving public education in Michigan. Read more about Joy...
From Amazon to the City of Walker
We’re so proud of our alumni! Their careers have taken them on journeys that demonstrate the incredible breadth of opportunities available to those with mathematical training and the passion to put it to use. Read more about our alumni...
Three faculty members honored for their exemplary teaching
Three mathematics faculty members — Professors David Clark, Lauren Keough, and Robert Talbert — received teaching awards in recognition of their oustanding work with students and contributions to the community. Read more about their awards...
Math Circles promote joyful math and build community
Formed as an outgrowth of a grant to support women in mathematics, the department’s Math Circles provide a place for curious students to explore engaging mathematical ideas and develop lasting friendships. Read more about our math circles...
Meet some of our 2023 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...
REU students shine at MathFest
Eight students, mentored by four GVSU math professors, spent the summer engaged in an intensive research experience with each group winning an outstanding poster award at a national mathematics conference. Read more about their research experience...