NC State Mathematics

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April 08, 2026

Upcoming Event: Sonia Kovalevsky Day

On Saturday, April 11th, from 9 AM to 2 PM, the NC State Association for Women in Mathematics is hosting its annual SK Day event! In honor of Sonia Kovalevsky, the first woman to earn a PhD in mathematics, schools across the nation host an SK Day to encourage interest in the mathematical sciences. This…

April 01, 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.

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March 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…

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