Math 206 Added to Drop in Tutoring Schedule

Math 206 has been added to the Spring 2020 Drop-In Tutoring Schedule on Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Kettering 219.

Mathematics & Computer Science

Drop-In Tutoring Schedule Spring 2020

January 21 – April 30

(Revised 2/24/20) _____________________________________________

Room 219 Kettering

The Calculus II – Math 206

          Tuesdays                   7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Elementary Statistics – Math 208

            Mondays                  7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

            Tuesdays                   7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

            Wednesdays            7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

            Thursdays                 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Discrete Math II – Math 224 (Starting January 30.)

            Thursdays               7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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Simply go in and meet with the tutor as long as you need.

There is no cost for these tutoring services as the support is provided by AU through your tuition.

Please see your professor first for help!!!

2019 Putnam Exam Results

The results of the 2019 Putnam Exam, held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 are in. There were 4229 participants from 570 institutions in this year's competition, with 1603 (37.9%) receiving scores of 0.  Unfortunately, all 4 of Ashland University's participants received scores of 0 this year as well.  The results from the competition are online. You can also download this PDF to see a detailed list of the winning teams, Putnam Fellows, participants earning honorable mentions, teams earning honorable mentions, and the Elizabeth Lowell Putnam Prize winner.

Thank you to all who participated in the 2019 competition. We hope those of you who were not declared ineligible upon graduation in May will consider participating again next year.

Actuarial Science Graduate, Aaron Arnold, Hired at Key Bank

Aaron Arnold, a May 2019 Actuarial Science graduate, accepted a job as a Market Risk Reporting Analyst at Key Bank in Cleveland. Congratulations, Aaron Arnold!

AU Math and Computer Science Department Host the ACM 12 Competition

Ashland University's Math and Computer Science hosted the ACM 12 competition on Wednesday, February 5.  Eight students from local high schools participated in the competition. Dr. Steven Scheirer was the Competition Manager.

The ACM 12 is for students in grades 12 or below and under 19.5 years of age on the day of the contest. The ACM 12 covers the entire high school curriculum including trigonometry, advanced algebra, and advanced geometry, but excluding calculus. It is a 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examination in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills.

These competitions are administered around the country. It provides the opportunity for high school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. This is the first in a series of competitions that eventually lead all the way to the International Mathematical Olympiad.

Dr. Iyad Ajwa Recognized with the Mentor Award

Dr. Iyad Ajwa, Computer Science was one of those recognized by the Board of trustees with a Mentor Award. Mentor Award recipients are nominated by a student and are selected by a committee of Board members via a blind review process. Dr. Ajwa was nominated by Jonathan Meredith, a senior from West Salem majoring in computer science, and Renee Lucas, a senior from Seven Hills majoring in computer science.

Dr. Ajwa passed away August 30 after a battle with cancer. He joined Ashland University as an Assistant Professor in 1997. He was the recipient of a Fulbright Award for the 2013-2014 academic year during which he taught and conducted research at Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia. In 2005-2006 he was granted a Senior Study Leave to teach at Abu Dhabi University. Dr. Ajwa's scholarly record included numerous peer-reviewed articles, grants and contributed papers. He served as Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science from 2014-2019 and developed the curricula for new majors in cyber security and software design and development.