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Mathematics Professor Stephanie Salomone Selected as Associate Director of Project NExT (New Experiences in Teaching)

Mathematics

February 10, 2021

Mathematics professor Stephanie Salomone was selected as an associate director of Project NExT (New Experiences in Teaching), a national program of the Mathematics Association of America that provides professional development for new faculty in mathematics. Salomone was a NExT fellow in 2005 and was offered the opportunity to apply for the associate director position last fall.

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Math at Home for Grandpa Gabe

Mathematics

Portland Magazine

June 9, 2020

My kids like to tell me that I’m a doctor, but not a useful doctor, and that’s true. When the flight attendant asks, “Is there a doctor on the plane?” they don’t mean a PhD, and they certainly don’t mean someone who is especially helpful only in a mathematical emergency.

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The Language of Nature

Portland Magazine

Mathematics

College of Arts and Sciences

June 25, 2019

What language would God use to describe the laws of nature? Mathematics, of course.

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Mathematics professor Hannah Highlander named Sigma Xi Outstanding Researcher

Awards and Rankings

Mathematics

May 10, 2019

University of Portland mathematics professor Hannah Highlander has been awarded the 11th Annual Sigma Xi Outstanding Researcher Award, given annually by the Columbia-Willamette Chapter of Sigma Xi, the international scientific research honorary society.

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University of Portland presents 2018-2019 Faculty Awards, May 7

Performing and Fine Arts

Mathematics

Chemistry

History

Theology

Philosophy

Business

May 8, 2019

The University of Portland’s 2018-2019 Faculty Awards were presented on Tuesday, May 7, at the annual Faculty Awards Dinner.

Dr. Stephanie Salomone

Dr. Stephanie Salomone awarded Oregon Academy of Science 2019 Outstanding Educator Award for Higher Education

Mathematics

College of Arts and Sciences

January 18, 2019

The Oregon Academy of Science (OAS) has announced Dr. Stephanie Salomone, University of Portland Associate Professor of Mathematics, has been awarded their 2019 Outstanding Educator Award for Higher Education.

Forbes ranks UP 18th in STEM Colleges

University of Portland ranks no. 18 in Forbes’ “Top 25 STEM Colleges of 2018”

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Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Engineering

Physics

December 10, 2018

The University of Portland was recently ranked no. 18 in “The Top 25 STEM Colleges of 2018” by Forbes.com.

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REFLECT team aims to improve STEM classes by supporting student-centered, active-learning instruction

College of Arts and Sciences

Biology

Engineering

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

August 6, 2018

Research reveals that students enjoy better success in creative, active learning environments versus traditional, lecture style classes. In a three-year National Science Foundation funded project, UP’s REFLECT team (Redesigning Education for Learning through Evidence and Collaborative Teaching) is informing STEM faculty (science, technology, engineering, math) about how to introduce student-centered, evidence-based learning methodology into their classrooms.

Four University of Portland alumni awarded $34,000 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

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Mathematics

College of Arts and Sciences

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Psychology

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Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

Chemistry

June 19, 2018

University of Portland alumni Julia Meng '16, Shannon Danforth '16, Katherine Cummins '17, and Brett Bankson '14 have been awarded $34,000 Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation to fund graduate tuition, fees, and research.

STEM education transformation

University of Portland receives $300,000 National Science Foundation grant to foster systematic instructional change in STEM education

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Chemistry

Physics

Biology

Mathematics

Engineering

August 28, 2017

The University of Portland has received a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to improve teaching environments for undergraduate students in STEM classes by increasing student-centered, evidence-based learning methodologies.

Rhodes Scholar finalist Parkes Kendrick '17

Scholar-athlete Parkes Kendrick '17 selected as finalist for Rhodes Scholarship

College of Arts and Sciences

Mathematics

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Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

November 18, 2016

University of Portland senior Parkes Kendrick has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. If successful, Kendrick will become the first University of Portland student to be named a Rhodes Scholar.

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University of Portland ranks no. 18 in “Top 21 STEM Colleges of 2016” by Forbes.com

Mathematics

Biology

Engineering

Physics

Awards and Rankings

Chemistry

July 26, 2016

UP ranks no. 18 in Forbes.com's list of top STEM schools.

UP partners with other groups to secure $75,000 grant to help youth prepare for high-needs careers in Multnomah and Washington counties

Mathematics

December 16, 2015

University of Portland, working with Impact NW and the Portland Metro STEM Partnership, has secured a $75,000 grant from Work Systems, Inc.