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PIMS Conference

Jun 26, 2026

Mohammad Farazmand Delivers Plenary Talk at PIMS Conference

Professor Mohammad Farazmand delivered a plenary presentation at the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) conference, Mathematical Modeling for Renewable Energy and Environment, held May 25–29, 2026, at the University of Victoria in Canada. His talk, titled “A Mathematical Journey Through Modeling, Forecasting, and Mitigation of Wildfires,” explored mathematical approaches to understanding wildfire dynamics,…
TA Award

May 26, 2026

Benjamin Erickson Receives University-Wide Outstanding TA Award

Benjamin Erickson, a graduate student in the Department of Mathematics, received a university-wide Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award for calendar year 2025. This competitive award, given to approximately fourteen graduate students across NC State, recognizes excellence in teaching, student support, and collaboration with faculty. Congratulations to Benjamin on this well-deserved recognition!
Andrew Sageman-Furnas Award

May 18, 2026

Andrew Sageman-Furnas Receives 2026 Frontiers of Science Award

Congratulations to Andrew Sageman-Furnas!  His research has been selected by the International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS) as a recipient of the 2026 Frontiers of Science Award. His work has been recognized for its profound impact and vision, and exceptional contribution to 104-Differential Geometry: “Compact Bonnet pairs: isometric tori with the same curvatures” by Alexander I.…
Student Awards

May 13, 2026

NC State Mathematics Celebrates Four NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Recipients

Four NC State mathematics-affiliated students were named NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) awardees this weekend, highlighting the department’s growing strength in undergraduate research, biomathematics, and uncertainty quantification. Two of the recipients are first-year Biomathematics Ph.D. students: Schuyler Brennan and Miriam Van de Water. Brennan’s research focuses on developing mathematical models to guide clinical decision-making for closing portosystemic shunts in dogs, a project…
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…