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Ralph Smith

May 4, 2026

Ralph Smith Honored with Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Award

Ralph Smith received the prestigious Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Award, one of the highest honors recognizing excellence in graduate education at North Carolina State University. Established in 1983 through the generous support of the NC State Alumni Association, the award celebrates faculty members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to graduate-level teaching and mentorship. It is widely…
Bevin Maultsby

Apr 27, 2026

Bevin Maultsby Named Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor

Bevin Maultsby has been named an Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor for the 2025–26 academic year, one of North Carolina State University Alumni Association’s most prestigious honors recognizing excellence in undergraduate teaching. The highly selective award is sponsored by the Alumni Association and administered through the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost and the…
maison-poincare-Stepan-Paul

Apr 20, 2026

Stepan Paul Showcases Mathematical Art at Paris Museum Exhibit

This winter, Stepan Paul participated in a trimester program focused on “Illustrating Mathematics” at the Institut Henri Poincaré in Paris, France. As part of the program, participants created works to be displayed at the Maison Poincaré mathematics museum. Dr. Paul’s contributions to the exhibit included an origami sculpture of his newly discovered “Flat Klein Bottle”…
Elisabeth Brown

Apr 15, 2026

Elisabeth Brown Featured in NC State Chancellor’s Day of Giving Video

Elisabeth Brown was selected as the only faculty member to appear in this year’s official Chancellor’s Day of Giving video at North Carolina State University, a distinction that highlights her impact within the university community. The video, which was distributed campus-wide on March 25, 2026, reached thousands of recipients, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and…
Math Circle Event

Apr 13, 2026

Math Circle Inspires Local K–12 Students Through Interactive Mathematics

The Math Circle celebration was successfully held on Sunday, April 19, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm on the second floor of SAS Hall, welcoming approximately 150 families from the local K–12 community. The event featured two specialized tracks tailored to students’ experience levels. The Beginner Group participated in an engaging, activity-based session led by…
SK Day

Apr 8, 2026

Sonia Kovalevsky Day

On Saturday, April 11, the Association for Women in Mathematics Student Chapter hosted the 15th Annual SK Day, honoring Sonia Kovalevsky, the first woman to receive a PhD in mathematics. Students in grades 7-11 participated in workshops including agent-based modeling, number theory, and Sona sand art, designed and led by NC State students. The event concluded…
Putnam Winners

Apr 1, 2026

NC State Putnam Team Ranks in Top Percentile

The NC State Putnam team placed in the 81st–82nd percentile out of 487 institutions in the 2025 William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, the top undergraduate math contest in the U.S. and Canada. Top scorers Coleman Hines, Everett Tucker, and Stephanie Lindgren received prizes and certificates in recognition of their outstanding performance.
A photo of Dr. Erik Bates

Mar 23, 2026

Erik Bates Receives LeRoy and Elva Martin Award for Teaching Excellence

Erik Bates has been honored with the LeRoy and Elva Martin Award for Teaching Excellence, a prestigious recognition celebrating outstanding contributions to the College of Sciences’ teaching mission. The award is presented annually to assistant professors who demonstrate exceptional dedication to teaching and student success. Established in 2001 by the late LeRoy Martin Jr., a…
Image of math faculty at the awards celebration

Mar 18, 2026

Sciences Celebration of Excellence in Teaching and Advising

The Department of Mathematics was prominently represented at the recent Sciences Celebration of Excellence in Teaching and Advising, with several faculty members earning nominations across a range of prestigious awards. The annual event recognizes outstanding contributions to teaching, mentoring, and academic excellence. This year, multiple members of the department were honored for their dedication and…
COS Award Nominees

Mar 11, 2026

Andrea Hayes Pennix and Susan Uy nominated for NC State Cornerstone Award

Andrea Hayes Pennix and Susan Uy were nominated for the inaugural NC State Staff Senate Cornerstone Award. The inaugural cohort of the Staff Senate Cornerstone Awards was presented on March 4, 2026. More than 50 staff members from across the university were nominated for this award by fellow faculty and staff colleagues at NC State.…