The “Oscars of Science” honor groundbreaking pioneers in science and mathematics. By Ashley Lan This year’s Breakthrough Prize—popularly known as the “Oscars of Science”—brought the world’s leading ...

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers major programs leading to the bachelor of science in mathematics or the bachelor of science in computer science, as well as required and ...

Helping students see how what they are learning in school is relevant to their lives, hopes, and dreams enhances motivation. It can also be challenging to teachers who are tasked with covering a lot ...

The American public recognizes the critical importance of education and the need for improving student learning. That same public places great confidence in the education they experienced and ...

Predicting and understanding disease outbreaks doesn't just involve epidemiology. It takes math, too. For centuries mathematicians have tackled questions related to epidemics and pandemics, along with ...

The mission statement of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM or the Council), developed in 1995, centers on standards: The mission of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics ...