Schafer--Jon Benjamin [Class of 1992; Computer Science Faculty]

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Remembering Justin and Tristan Northern Iowan 115:37, p.1	02/21/2019	A memorial was held on February 18 for Justin Kime and Tristan Marlow, two students killed in a weather-related car accident on February 17; photos.
2	Research group works to close the gap between smart phones and the classroom Public Relations News Release 2011:80, p.1	10/14/2011	Students and professors are working together to try and incorporate smart phones into a classroom setting.
3	Learning how to make beer in school Northern Iowan 105:20, p.5	11/07/2008	J. Ben Schafer lectured on the science of zymurgy, or fermentation, during a series hosted by the College of Natural Sciences.
4	Citizen Science series to begin at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:181, p.1	10/28/2008	J. Ben Schafer, associate professor of computer science, will present the first talk, "Zymurgy--The Science of Brewing Beer. The series is intended to make the technical accessible.
5	Professor of an unusual subject Northern Iowan 105:3, p.16	09/09/2008	Ben Schafer, an associate professor of computer science, feels his days of teaching middle school made him a better teacher. Schafer enjoys his hobby of brewing beer at home. He teaches a class at Hawkeye Community College on the brewing of beer.
6	UNI students named finalists in NASA competition Northern Iowan 103:36, p.3	02/09/2007	Six university teams will compete to develop strategies for promoting NASA math and science programs or concepts.
7	UNI computer science students named finalists in NASA competition Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/07/2007	Robert Rivera, Chris McGee, Manoj Balachandran, and Daniel Olsen are competing in NASA Means Business 2007.
8	UNI to host Science, Mathematics, and Technology Symposium Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/31/2003	Presentation to be given on computer science as well as student competition for scholarships in math, science, and technology. This symposium will be the university's 41st annual event.
9	University of Northern Iowa student receives the Myrtle M. Burk/Kappa Delta Pi science education scholarship Public Relations News Release 1991:387, p.1	02/12/1992	J. Ben Schafer named scholarship winner.
10	Mathematics and Computer Science scholarship awards Northern Iowan 88:32, p.6	01/28/1992	List of award winners.
11	Northern Iowa continues leadership role in math education Northern Iowa Today 19:2, p.3	09/01/1991	Survey of past and current efforts in math education.
12	Student excellence results in national awards Northern Iowa Today 75:1, p.26	07/01/1991	Students win awards for research.
13	Math & Computer Science departmental scholarships announced at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:545, p.1	05/02/1991	Scholarships are awarded to students in the math and computer science departments.
14	Two UNI students present papers at national honor society competition Northern Iowan 87:54, p.4	04/23/1991	J. Ben Schafer and Tascha Yoder at Kappa Mu Epsilon presentation.
15	University of Northern Iowa math student takes second in nation in honor society competition. Public Relations News Release 1990:492, p.1	04/16/1991	A UNI senior in math and physics took second place at the national convention of Kappa Mu Epsilon.
16	Seven students at the University of Northern Iowa recognized for academics Public Relations News Release 1990:200, p.1	11/14/1990	Students awarded scholarships by mathematics and computer science alumni.
17	Reader likens now to back then Northern Iowan 87:12, p.3	10/12/1990	Construction situation on campus in 1968 mirrors the present day.
18	Kappa mu epsilon national mathematics honor society at University of Northern Iowa initiates new members. Public Relations News Release 1989:673, p.1	05/31/1990	To be eligible for membership students must have completed three university-level courses in mathematics and computer science, at least one of which must be calculus; have a B average or better in mathematics; and be in the upper 35 percent of their class
19	Kappa Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society at University of Northern Iowa initiates new members Public Relations News Release 1989:430, p.1	02/26/1990	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.
20	Omicron delta kappa initiates 28 members into national leadership/academic honorary. Public Relations News Release 1989:242, p.1	11/13/1989	List of students honored. Student candidates for membership must have a grade point average of 3.3, have a least 60 hours of academic credit, and be involved in campus activities.
21	Northern Iowa individual events team captures second place at Mankato tournament. Public Relations News Release 1988:130, p.1	10/28/1988	Twenty-three teams entered the competition. UNI students placed in many events.
22	Second place sweepstakes finish for Northern Iowa individual events team opens season at MAFL Tournament. Public Relations News Release 1988:75, p.1	09/27/1988	A 12 member individual events team from UNI finished second at the opening of the Mid-America Forensic League. Ryan Siskow earned first place in informative speaking. Placing sixth for UNI was Doug Staudt. Kevin Gilbertson earned three place finishes.
23	Northern Iowa individual events team captures first place in state tournament Public Relations News Release 1987:279, p.1	02/24/1988	Penny Geurink, and Professors Mary Ann Renz and William Henderson coach the individual events team in their first place victory in the Iowa Intercollegiate Forensic Association State Tournament.