| Cioaba publishes introduction to mathematical reasoning and proof techniques. | Cioaba publishes introduction to mathematical reasoning and proof techniques. | ;cioaba; | 1/20/2023 5:00:00 AM | | <p><strong><a href="https://sites.udel.edu/cioaba/" title="https://sites.udel.edu/cioaba/">Sebastian Cioaba</a></strong>, professor in the <a href="https://www.mathsci.udel.edu/">Department of Mathematical Sciences</a>, has recently published the book <em><a href="https://bookstore.ams.org/view?ProductCode=AMSTEXT/58" title="https://bookstore.ams.org/view?ProductCode=AMSTEXT/58" target="_blank">A bridge to advanced mathematics: from natural to complex numbers</a></em> (coauthored with <a href="https://www.mathsci.udel.edu/people/faculty/lindew?uid=lindew&Name=Werner%20Linde">Werner Linde</a>, a former visitor to the UD Department of Mathematical Sciences), in the <a href="https://bookstore.ams.org/content?PageName=amstext" target="_blank">AMSTEXT Series</a> of the <a href="https://www.ams.org/home/page" target="_blank">American Mathematical Society</a>.
This book is an ideal introduction to mathematical reasoning and proof
techniques, building on familiar content to ensure comprehension of more
advanced topics in abstract algebra and real analysis with over 700
exercises as well as many examples. Readers will learn and practice
writing proofs related to new abstract concepts while learning new
mathematical content. The first task is analogous to practicing soccer
while the second is akin to playing soccer in a real match. The authors
believe that all students should practice and play mathematics. This is
Cioaba’s second book. His first, <em><a href="https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-19-0957-3" title="https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-19-0957-3" target="_blank">A first course in graph theory and combinatorics</a></em> (second edition, coauthored with Ram Murty) was published by Springer/HBA in 2022 and is available for free on the UD campus.<br></p> | | Uncropped Vertical | | GP0|#e59b718f-f2f3-4654-8986-5eea60d4f90b;L0|#0e59b718f-f2f3-4654-8986-5eea60d4f90b|Publications;GTSet|#0a3b6244-764a-4413-b2f1-4b4c15da868c | 2023.00000000000 | https://www.cas.udel.edu/Lists/ForTheRecord/DispForm.aspx?ID=273 | |
| Tait receives Richard A. Brualdi Early Career Prize | Tait receives Richard A. Brualdi Early Career Prize | | 11/4/2022 4:00:00 AM | | <p>UD alumnus <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/michaeltait/home"><strong>Michael Tait</strong></a>,
currently an assistant professor of mathematics at Villanova University
and affiliate member of UD’s Department of Mathematical Sciences, was
recently awarded the <a href="https://mailchi.mp/4da1428d4c26/ilas-2445-inaugural-ra-brualdi-early-career-prize-awarded-corrected">Richard A. Brualdi Early Career Prize</a> by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Linear_Algebra_Society">International Linear Algebra Society</a>
(ILAS). He was cited for “outstanding contributions to spectral theory
of graphs, developing new techniques and settling long-standing open
problems in that area.” He will present the prize lecture at the ILAS
Conference in June 2023 in Madrid. Tait holds two degrees from UD: a
bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics (2010) and a master’s
degree in mathematics (2011).<br></p> | | Uncropped Vertical | | GP0|#99d961eb-8936-415c-9024-28a13cec289a;L0|#099d961eb-8936-415c-9024-28a13cec289a|Awards and Honors;GTSet|#0a3b6244-764a-4413-b2f1-4b4c15da868c | 2022.00000000000 | https://www.cas.udel.edu/Lists/ForTheRecord/DispForm.aspx?ID=250 | |
| Jungck receives three honors | Jungck receives three honors | | 9/2/2022 4:00:00 AM | | <p><strong>John Jungck</strong><strong>,</strong>
professor of biological sciences and mathematical sciences, has
recently received three honors. The first is the 2022 Honorary Member
Award from the National Association of Biology Teachers. Regarding his
award, Jaclyn Reeves-Pepin, executive director of NABT, said, “…I am
thrilled that you are finally being recognized for your tremendous
efforts on behalf of biology educators at all levels. I can think of no
one else who has so completely changed the way biology is taught.” This
is the highest honor bestowed by NABT and recognizes individuals who
have achieved distinction in teaching, research and service to the
association. Jungck has also recently been selected as a 2023-2025
national speaker for Sigma Xi, the National Science Honor Society. In
2021, Jungck and his colleague Sam Donovan of the University of
Pittsburgh were awarded the Thomas Henry Huxley Award, presented for
the recognition and promotion of the development of high-quality
evolution education resources, by the Society for the Study of
Evolution. The winning project was titled <em>Beagle Investigations Return with Darwinian Data (BIRDD). </em><strong> </strong><br></p> | | Uncropped Vertical | | GP0|#99d961eb-8936-415c-9024-28a13cec289a;L0|#099d961eb-8936-415c-9024-28a13cec289a|Awards and Honors;GTSet|#0a3b6244-764a-4413-b2f1-4b4c15da868c | 2022.00000000000 | https://www.cas.udel.edu/Lists/ForTheRecord/DispForm.aspx?ID=205 | |
| Faculty honored at 18th and 19th Webber Award Celebration and Ceremony | Faculty honored at 18th and 19th Webber Award Celebration and Ceremony | | 5/27/2022 4:00:00 AM | | <p>The 18th and 19th Webber Award Celebration and Ceremony was held
Thursday, May 19, at the Trabant University Center Theatre. Awards were
presented to 2020 winners <strong>Michelle Cirillo</strong>, associate professor of mathematical sciences, and <strong>Diana Roscoe</strong>, assistant STEM director in the Center for Secondary Teacher Education, and 2022 winners <strong>Faith Muirhead</strong>,
senior associate director in the Professional Development Center for
Educators and assistant professor in the School of Education, and <strong>Charlotte (Charlie) Webb</strong>,
UD alumna and coordinator of instructional programs in math for the
Appoquinimink School District. Speakers at the ceremony included Andy
Webber, grandson of the man for whom the award is named, Dr. G. Cuthbert
Webber, professor of mathematics at UD from 1937-81. Given biannualy in
his memory, the award, consisting of a plaque and a financial gift, is
presented to a member of the University community or a mathematics
educator in the state of Delaware for distinguished service in advancing
mathematics education.</p> | | Uncropped Vertical | | GP0|#99d961eb-8936-415c-9024-28a13cec289a;L0|#099d961eb-8936-415c-9024-28a13cec289a|Awards and Honors;GTSet|#0a3b6244-764a-4413-b2f1-4b4c15da868c | 2022.00000000000 | https://www.cas.udel.edu/Lists/ForTheRecord/DispForm.aspx?ID=182 | |
| Cook awarded University of Delaware Medal of Distinction | Cook awarded University of Delaware Medal of Distinction | | 5/13/2022 4:00:00 AM | | <p><span class="wrap-text">On May 10, 2022, at the UD ADVANCE and UD
Women's Caucus, Professor Debbie Hess Norris, Chair of the Honorary
Degrees and Awards Committee of the Board of Trustees, recognized UNIDEL
Professor <strong>Pam Cook</strong>'s professional contributions with a University of
Delaware Medal of Distinction.</span></p><p><span class="wrap-text">According to Dr. Norris, “The
Medal of Distinction is awarded to a person who has made humanitarian,
cultural, intellectual, or scientific contributions to society, or
achieved noteworthy success in his/her chosen profession, or given
significant service to the University, community, State, or region.”</span></p><p><span class="wrap-text">Dr.
Norris cited Dr. Cook’s many contributions during her 40-year career at
UD, including her service as Chair of the Department of Mathematical
Sciences, Associate Dean of Engineering, and her work as Principal
Investigator of a multimillion-dollar NSF ADVANCE grant, focused on
recruiting and retaining an increasingly diverse pool of talented
faculty to UD.</span><br></p> | <img alt="Pam Cook receives medal" src="/ForTheRecord%20Images/2022-05-10-cook-award.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Uncropped Vertical | | GP0|#99d961eb-8936-415c-9024-28a13cec289a;L0|#099d961eb-8936-415c-9024-28a13cec289a|Awards and Honors;GTSet|#0a3b6244-764a-4413-b2f1-4b4c15da868c | 2022.00000000000 | https://www.cas.udel.edu/Lists/ForTheRecord/DispForm.aspx?ID=176 | |
| Cioaba joins Editorial Board of 'Discrete Mathematics' | Cioaba joins Editorial Board of 'Discrete Mathematics' | | 4/2/2021 4:00:00 AM | | <p><strong>Sebastian Cioaba</strong>, professor of mathematical sciences, has recently joined the Editorial Board of the journal <a href="https://www.journals.elsevier.com/discrete-mathematics/editorial-board"><em>Discrete Mathematics</em></a> as an associate editor. The research areas covered by <em>Discrete Mathematics</em> include graph and hypergraph theory, enumeration, coding theory, block designs, the combinatorics of partially ordered sets, extremal set theory, matroid theory, algebraic combinatorics, discrete geometry, matrices, discrete probability and parts of cryptography. Items in the journal, which was established in 1971, include research articles (Contributions or Notes, depending on length) and survey/expository articles (Perspectives). Efforts are made to process the submission of Notes (short articles) quickly. The Perspectives section features expository articles accessible to a broad audience that cast new light or present unifying points of view on well-known or insufficiently-known topics. <em>Discrete Mathematics</em> also publishes occasional special issues containing selected papers. Such issues are fully refereed and adhere to the normal high standards of the journal. Cioaba also serves on the editorial boards of <a href="https://www.journals.elsevier.com/linear-algebra-and-its-applications/editorial-board"><em>Linear Algebra and its Applications</em></a>, <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show=editorialBoard&journalCode=glma20&"><em>Linear and Multilinear Algebra</em></a> and <a href="https://repository.uwyo.edu/ela/editorialboard.html"><em>The Electronic Journal of Linear Algebra</em></a>.</p> | | Uncropped Vertical | | GP0|#99d961eb-8936-415c-9024-28a13cec289a;L0|#099d961eb-8936-415c-9024-28a13cec289a|Awards and Honors;GTSet|#0a3b6244-764a-4413-b2f1-4b4c15da868c | 2021.00000000000 | https://www.cas.udel.edu/Lists/ForTheRecord/DispForm.aspx?ID=74 | |
