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Mathematics and Statistics

  1. Why are Manhole Covers Round?

    Apr 20, 2015
    Marc Chamberland, professor of mathematics and statistics, explains why in an animated TedEd video.

  2. Celebrating Pi Day

    Mar 12, 2015

    Pi Day is upon us! It is always held on March 14, since Pi starts with 3.14. The latest video from Professor Marc Chamberland's youtube channel,

  3. Changing the Face of Science

    Feb 02, 2015
    Jessi L. Smith will deliver Scholars' Convocation on diversity and inclusivity in STEM fields.
  4. Professor Al Lacson and student Emma Lingle discussing advising

    Choose Your Own

    Dec 12, 2014
    Plan your own curriculum from the ground up.

  5. Finding Faculty Mentors

    Nov 07, 2014
    First- and second-year students explore the world of math research.

  6. Art to Algorithms

    Sep 02, 2014
    From NASA to Norway, one young alum follows her passions.
  7. A student works with circuitry in a Grinnell Science Project lab

    For the Love of Science

    Aug 20, 2014
    The Grinnell Science Project pre-orientation program primes students for academic success.

  8. Mathematician From Microsoft Research To Visit

    Apr 22, 2014
    Henry Cohn will talk about “Sphere Packing in High Dimensions” at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 24.

  9. The Pizza Theorem

    Apr 03, 2014
    Professor Marc Chamberland offers advice on a subject near and dear to many students' hearts — getting a fair share of the pizza.

  10. All about Pi

    Mar 13, 2014
    Professor Marc Chamberland offers a humorous take on everything you need to know about this irrational number.

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