Achievements
The Mathematics Department is committed to excellence in research, innovation and student success. Our faculty and students have received prestigious awards, contributed to groundbreaking research and actively engaged in hands-on learning experiences. This page highlights the remarkable achievements, awards, and contributions of our community, celebrating the dedication and impact of our students, faculty, and alumni.
Awards
- Erick Hofacker was awarded the 2025 Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Wisconsin Section Distinguished Teaching Award. This award recognizes that mathematicians at the colleges and universities in Wisconsin place high importance on teaching.
- Alexis (Krier) Wolf, '15, was awarded the 2023 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in Minnesota. Alexis is the second program graduate to receive this honor, as Kevin Reese, '09, received the 2017 award in Wisconsin.
WMC Annual Conference
- Michael Bauer, Nicholas Mohrhauser and Tanner Antilla attended the WMC Annual Conference in Green Lake, Wis. Michael and Nicholas presented at the conference. Michael’s topic was using double number lines and tape diagrams to teach concepts in ratios and proportions to middle school students, while Nicholas’ topic was engaging high school students in Mathematical Modeling and his experience in the undergraduate modeling contest.
Scholarships
- Stephanie Kucko – starting at UW-River Falls in fall 2025, from Rice Lake High School was awarded the Arne Engebretsen Memorial Scholarship for High School Students at the WMC banquet.
Graduation
Congratulations to the Class of 2025
- Mathematics Education majors: Alex Robarge, Delany Terry and Owen Newton.
- Mathematics Liberal Arts majors: Madelyn Fischer, Morgan Lee, Timothy Oeun, Wei Li Tee and Maranda Vane.
- MSE – Mathematics Secondary Education graduate students: Emily Amundson, Nate Cunningham, Jason Karrels, Heather Kaese, Jessica Ciolkosz, Alec Literski and Becca Seichter.
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