By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications There’s an intrinsic beauty Jia Huang sees in mathematics. The University of Nebraska at Kearney associate professor enjoys the process of analyzing a problem, then developing ways to attack it. “And if I’m lucky enough, I have the answer in the end,” he said. That’s another draw. In math, there’s usually a definite answer. You’re either right or wrong. “Even without any application, sometimes the result itself already … [Read more...] about Applying Algebra: Jia Huang sees beauty of mathematics, student research
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Math partnership a win-win for UNK, Kearney Public Schools
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is partnering with Kearney Public Schools to help the local school district implement new math curriculum. UNK worked with KPS to create a one-time graduate course that will focus on math instruction with a direct connection to the curriculum KPS is adopting next fall at its elementary and middle schools. About 30 educators from KPS will take the course in late May and mid-July before … [Read more...] about Math partnership a win-win for UNK, Kearney Public Schools
UNK hosts Kappa Mu Epsilon regional convention
University of Nebraska at Kearney was the host site for Kappa Mu Epsilon’s North Central Regional Convention April 1-2. Kappa Mu Epsilon is a national mathematics honorary society. The event included 59 students and faculty, representing KME chapters from eight universities, including: Pittsburg State, Emporia State, Washburn, Central Missouri, Truman State, Evangel, Union and University of Nebraska at Kearney. Seven student abstracts for papers were submitted and … [Read more...] about UNK hosts Kappa Mu Epsilon regional convention
