Mathematics

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	Title	Date	Summary
101	Mathematics Awareness Week to be April 21-27 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:504, p.1	4/19/1991	UNI announces Mathematics Awareness Week schedule. Jerry Glynn will lead the workshop.
102	University of Northern Iowa prof suggests active ways parents can help their children succeed in math Public Relations News Release 1990:478, p.1	4/10/1991	Parents being active in number games will show their children that math is not to be feared.
103	Active ways parents can help their children succeed in math Public Relations News Release 1990:477, p.1	4/1/1991	Parents should use daily routines to help children relate to math.
104	University of Northern Iowa professor puts academic theories into classroom practice Public Relations News Release 1990:235, p.1	12/3/1990	Teaches third grade to observe if theories taught in college classrooms work in real classroom situations.
105	Using calculators in math class doesn't hurt, and probably helps students Public Relations News Release 1990:167, p.1	11/12/1990	Research indicates students may learn math skills better if calculators are used in the classroom.
106	Family math--it's not just for students anymore Public Relations News Release 1990:133, p.1	10/22/1990	Kathi Latta reports that families need to be involved in children if they are to do well in math.
107	Family math night planned for Price Lab, Grant Elementary October 23 & 25 Public Relations News Release 1990:135, p.1	10/18/1990	Fourth grade students and their parents meet to focus on learning mathematics together. Kathi Latta is one of the instructors.
108	Science and technology gap Public Relations News Release 1989:483, p.1	3/26/1990	Professor Bonnie Litwiller sits on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, which proposes new standards for math and science in response to surveys indicating poor performance in American schools.
109	Kappa Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society at University of Northern Iowa initiates new members Public Relations News Release 1989:430, p.1	2/26/1990	Professor Mark Fienup and six undergraduate students are inducted into Kappa Mu Epsilon. Michael Hirsch delivers the address at the initiation banquet in the Redeker Center.
110	Math problems - do you still add on your fingers and rely on the calculator? Public Relations News Release 1988:442, p.1	4/27/1989	This week is National Mathematics Awareness Week, Jack Wilkinson, project director for a national math teachers institute, says it's not all that big a problem if we rely on calculators and computers to solve our daily math dilemmas.
111	Northern Iowa plans special activates for national mathematics awareness week. Public Relations News Release 1988:432, p.1	4/19/1989	April 25, short talks on the general theme will be presented. April 26, a "Mathematics Film Symposium" will be shown.
112	Northeast Iowa junior high 'mathletes' compete in 'Mathcounts' competition on the University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 1987:285, p.1	2/26/1988	Winners of the Mathcounts competition move on to the state competition in Des Moines. The competition was sponsored by the Northeast Iowa Engineering Society and the Department of Industrial Technology. Competing teams are listed.
113	'Mathcounts' competition to pit Iowa's junior high 'mathletes' at UNI Feb. 20 Public Relations News Release 1987:261, p.1	2/12/1988	The Department of Industrial Technology and Iowa Engineering Society sponsor the sixth annual "Mathcounts" competition in the Industrial Technology Center. The competition was created in response to dropping math performance in pre-college students.
114	Master project: A program to re-train Iowa elementary school teachers in science and mathematics Public Relations News Release 1987:226, p.1	1/21/1988	Elementary school teachers are invited to a series of math and science workshops held at UNI. Applicants should contact Glenn Nelson for more information.
115	Northern Iowa 'master' program takes outdated teachers back to school Public Relations News Release 1987:194, p.1	1/5/1988	Professors Glenn Nelson and Roy Unruh invite two-hundred Iowan elementary school teachers to the "Math and Science Teaching-Education Revitalization" program to reinforce their teaching abilities in science and mathematics.
116	High school science/math students receive scholarships, awards at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:137, p.1	11/13/1987	Over five-hundred high school students compete for academic scholarships in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and earth science at the Science and Mathematics Symposium. Winners are listed by hometown.
117	Harlan Community High School students compete in annual science and math competition Public Relations News Release 1987:122, p.1	11/4/1987	Students from Harlan High School compete for scholarships in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science at the Science and Math Symposium. Professor Roy Saigo and several guest speakers hold formal addresses after the competition.
118	Red Oak High School students compete in annual science and math competition Public Relations News Release 1987:123, p.1	11/4/1987	Students of Red Oak High School are among those competing for scholarships in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science at the Science and Mathematics Symposium.
119	Harlan students at University of Northern Iowa study in sciences Public Relations News Release 1987:85, p.1	10/20/1987	Lisa Grote, Kristi Peters, and Lynne Cairney receive four-year full tuition scholarships in chemistry and biology at the annual Science and Mathematics Symposium.
120	Newly developed standards for mathematics curriculum and instruction to be unveiled at University of Northern Iowa Fall Math Conference Friday Public Relations News Release 1987:45, p.1	9/18/1987	The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics presents their newly developed mathematics curriculum for K-12. The conference is held at Price Lab, sponsored by the College of Education, College of Natural Science, and Division of Continuing Education.
121	Solving the math problem Blake--Debra J. (Class of 1977; Public Relations Staff) Nonpareil 71:4, p.14	9/1/1987	UNI faculty past and present have been involved in shaping mathematics curriculum nationally.
122	UNI mathematics professors collaborate on book, articles Public Relations News Release 1987:430, p.1	7/15/1987	Professors David Duncan and Bonnie Litwiller publish a middle school mathematics textbook on number patterns for the School Science and Mathematics Association's Classroom Activities Series.
123	UNI conference helps math teachers become leaders Public Relations News Release 1987:418, p.1	7/1/1987	A conference for math instructors is held at the University, lead by Larry Bradsby of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. The goal of the conference was to inspire math teachers to be role models for their students.
124	UNI to host joint meetings of Iowa Math Associations Friday-Saturday (April 24-25) Public Relations News Release 1987:339, p.1	4/21/1987	Representatives from three professional mathematics associations attended two presentations held in McCollum Science Hall. Professor Ivan Niven, of the University of Oregon, spoke on statistics. Professor Oscar Kempthorne presented on coding theory.
125	UNI students still needed for spring semester tutoring program. Public Relations News Release 1986:170, p.1	1/16/1987	Students seeking credit while tutoring in reading, math, or language arts were offered an opportunity to obtain experience in urban education. The program took place at the Center for Urban Education, and St. Mary's for two hours of credit.
126	UNI to offer two courses in Manchester Public Relations News Release 1986:158, p.1	1/9/1987	The first of two courses held in West Delaware Middle School dealt with adapting teaching methods for students with learning disabilities. The second dealt with the experience that students require to grasp the basic principles of arithmetic.
127	Elementary school mathematics workshop to be offered by UNI Public Relations News Release 1986:488, p.1	7/22/1986	Covers a course held from August twentieth through the twenty-second of 1986, as instructed by Professor Glenn Nelson. The workshop covered teaching problem-solving, thinking strategies, and whole number operations. Includes details on enrollment.
128	UNI professor nominated for excellence in teaching award Public Relations News Release 1986:195, p.1	1/9/1986	Joan Duea, third grade teacher at Malcolm Price Laboratory School, is one of thirty five finalists for the Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics Award for Excellance in Elementary Mathematics Teaching.
129	Mathematics: a key to critical thinking Lenius--Debra Blake (Class of 1977; Public Relations Staff) UNI Century 12:3, p.4	6/1/1984	Survey of UNI efforts to teach mathematics and give students a sound educational background; photo.
130	History of UNI programs reviewed Murray--Kenneth M. (Class of 1985) Northern Iowan 80:48, p.7	4/3/1984	Excerpts from Dean McCollum's history of mathematics and science; photo.
131	UNI offers remedial math class Public Relations News Release 1981:163, p.1	11/18/1981	"Elementary Algebra" will be taught by Robert Rule during the spring semester.
132	Iowa high school students to compete in science-math at UNI Public Relations News Release 1981:134, p.1	11/2/1981	The Science and Mathematics Symposium allows high school students to compete for four year scholarships and attend lectures and open houses.
133	UNI receives funding for second year of biomedical sciences project Public Relations News Release 1981:86, p.1	10/9/1981	A $261,054 grant from the U. S. Office of Education will allow for a second year of the University's biomedical sciences career project. Project encourages talented high school female, minorities, or from rural backgrounds to pursue biomedical careers.
134	UNI faculty attend national math meeting Public Relations News Release 1980:568, p.1	5/7/1981	Eight UNI faculty members presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in St. Louis.
135	UNI professor Wilkinson cites math teacher shortage Public Relations News Release 1980:499, p.1	4/10/1981	Professor Jack Wilkinson discusses the shortage of math teachers worldwide.
136	UNI math professor Rathmell receives fulbright to Australia Public Relations News Release 1980:372, p.1	2/16/1981	Professor Edward Rathmell has received a Fulbright award to do research focusing on first grade students and subtracting.
137	'More to math than addition,' says Vannini Holthaus--Aileen Northern Iowan 77:23, p.8, 9	11/25/1980	Profile of Jo Ann Vannini; photo.
138	Math conference to be held September 26 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1980:57, p.1	9/9/1980	The annual Mathematics Conference will go over such areas as; computers in the classroom, the use of calculators, and strategies of teaching basic math.
139	Math skill exam Schulte--Joan Northern Iowan 76:9, p.4	10/2/1979	A required mathematical skills competency examination is being planned for UNI.
140	Students' math efficiency dips; options outlined Bowman--Julie Northern Iowan 75:22, p.1	11/17/1978	Faculty Senate endorses concept of math competency requirement.
141	Math competency proposal considered by UNI Faculty Senate Scobee--Randy (Student--1977-1978) Northern Iowan 75:14, p.1	10/17/1978	Professor Odell originates proposal to require students to demonstrate competence in math.
142	UNI Senior's Math Paper Wins First Place at National Convention Public Relations News Release 1971:522, p.1	4/9/1971	William J. Georgou won first place for an original paper in mathematics at the National convention of Kappa Mu Epsilon (KME) mathematics honor society.
143	Modern Mathematics offered for parents Northern Iowan 66:60, p.5	6/26/1970
144	Previews Northern Iowan 64:46, p.8	4/9/1968	Activities and meetings.
145	Kultur: Interpreter must learn language of arts Behrens--Roy Richard (Class of 1968; Art Faculty) College Eye 60:4, p.2	9/24/1965	Explains the connection between his math textbook and art.
146	Mathematics' utility explained partly by joke definition Wiesenfeld--Julius (Mathematics Faculty) College Eye 59:36, p.2	4/27/1965	Mathematics is obviously a needed skill, but should be studied independently of intentions to be used in any other area.
147	Trimble: mathematics curriculum changing radically Trimble--Harold C. (Bud) (Mathematics Faculty) College Eye 56:35, p.2	6/29/1962	Calls for a reorganization of mathematics teaching methods.
148	Extension summer short course to be offered in Charles City Public Relations News Release 1960:569, p.1	8/11/1961	Don Wiederanders instructs a short summer course on the instruction of arithmetic in Charles City, where twenty teachers from the area have been enrolled.
149	SCI to offer extension courses here Public Relations News Release 1960:577, p.1	8/11/1961	Extension Services offers courses in high schools throughout the state, including classes in humanities, mathematics, business, and education. Instructors, towns, and courses listed.
150	University of Beirut professor to speak at SCI Public Relations News Release 1960:523, p.1	7/19/1961	Professor Edward Kennedy, a professional historian, scientist, and archaeologist who specializes in the study of medieval Arabian cultures, appears in the auditorium of Sabin Hall to speak on ancient and medieval planetary theories of the Middle East.

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