Mathematics and Statistics News
![Our world is filled with data and jobs that require data analysis skills. With so much data, there’s more demand for people who can interpret and understand it. As students show more and more interest in this field of study, Cornell faculty are introducing two new majors: applied statistics and data science. “A person who […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/math-600x400.jpg)
Cornell introduces data science, applied statistics majors
Our world is filled with data and jobs that require data analysis skills. With so much data, there’s more demand for people who can interpret and understand it. As students show more and more interest in this field of study, Cornell faculty are introducing two new majors: applied statistics and data science. “A person who […] Read More About Cornell introduces data science, applied statistics majors
Students finish in top 3 of analytics competition
A team of four Cornell College students received third place in an analytics competition that involved teams from across the country. Read More About Students finish in top 3 of analytics competition
Krull ՚20 personalized her degree to fit her interests
After her Sociology 101 course, Allison Krull ՚20 realized taking a sociology class was a fascinating way to learn how to talk about life. Read More About Krull ՚20 personalized her degree to fit her interests
Stephen Bean inspired non-majors to find beauty in mathematical ideas
Associate Professor of Mathematics Stephen Bean inspired non-mathematics majors with his course Great Mathematical Ideas (Math 110). Read More About Stephen Bean inspired non-majors to find beauty in mathematical ideas
Tony deLaubenfels helped build Computer Science Department from ground up
Cornell College’s computer science major was established months before Tony deLaubenfels arrived in 1983. For the next 37 years he helped build the program. Read More About Tony deLaubenfels helped build Computer Science Department from ground up
From Kathmandu to Australia, Politte-Corn ՚20 traveled a path to self-discovery
Maddie Politte-Corn embraced the challenge of self-discovery during her four years at Cornell College. She says she had to do a lot of exploring in order to better understand herself. Read More About From Kathmandu to Australia, Politte-Corn ՚20 traveled a path to self-discovery
Ebert thrives on opportunities
Sophomore Kenna Ebert isn’t waiting around for opportunities, she’s actively pursuing them. Read More About Ebert thrives on opportunities
![Sophomore Bailey Barnard is not staying home in Keystone, Iowa, for the summer. Instead, she’s taking on an internship as a summer analyst at Goldman Sachs in Salt Lake City, Utah, in their Operations Global Market division. Ringer Distinguished Professor of Economics and Business Santhi Hejeebu says, “Her classwork is what made her resume,” enabling […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BBarnard2-e1584979903661-600x400.jpg)
Sophomore pushes through her fears to find success
Sophomore Bailey Barnard is not staying home in Keystone, Iowa, for the summer. Instead, she’s taking on an internship as a summer analyst at Goldman Sachs in Salt Lake City, Utah, in their Operations Global Market division. Ringer Distinguished Professor of Economics and Business Santhi Hejeebu says, “Her classwork is what made her resume,” enabling […] Read More About Sophomore pushes through her fears to find success
Celebrating the sciences
With the cutting of a "DNA ribbon," Cornell dedicated Russell Science Center and celebrated the completion of its $35 million Science Facilities Project. Read More About Celebrating the sciences
Cornell team wins at data science competition
Cornell students took home the Overall Winner award in the Novice Division at the MinneMUDAC student data science challenge on Nov. 9 in the Twin Cities. Read More About Cornell team wins at data science competition
![Jonathan Lopez, a nurse for the past seven years, decided to pursue another one of his passions: business. When he transferred to Cornell College he realized that switching to the block plan was a bit of an adjustment from his previous experiences studying on the traditional semester schedule—one he was happy to accommodate. Even though […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JLopez-600x400.jpg)
Transfer student quickly invests in Cornell community
Jonathan Lopez, a nurse for the past seven years, decided to pursue another one of his passions: business. When he transferred to Cornell College he realized that switching to the block plan was a bit of an adjustment from his previous experiences studying on the traditional semester schedule—one he was happy to accommodate. Even though […] Read More About Transfer student quickly invests in Cornell community
KCRG-TV features Science Facilities Celebration
KCRG-TV9 attended the Science Facilities Celebration on Oct. 25 and produced a story about the new and renovated building projects. Read More About KCRG-TV features Science Facilities Celebration
The Young and the Generous
We talked to 6 young and generous donors to Cornell College about why they give. Read More About The Young and the Generous
![The American Statistical Association (ASA) has selected Watson M. Davis Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Ann Cannon as an ASA Fellow. Cannon will be recognized on July 30 at the Joint Statistical meetings in Denver. “I am incredibly honored and humbled to have been chosen to be designated as a Fellow of the ASA,” Cannon […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ACannon-1-1-600x400.jpg)
Cannon selected as ASA Fellow
The American Statistical Association (ASA) has selected Watson M. Davis Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Ann Cannon as an ASA Fellow. Cannon will be recognized on July 30 at the Joint Statistical meetings in Denver. “I am incredibly honored and humbled to have been chosen to be designated as a Fellow of the ASA,” Cannon […] Read More About Cannon selected as ASA Fellow
Anthony Delgado ’18: Job search
This graphic illustrates how Anthony Delgado '18 used Cornell College's Berry Career Institute for job search. Read More About Anthony Delgado ’18: Job search
One Course: Intro to Data Science
Cornell's Introduction to Data Science course isn’t like other stats courses. It is about exposing students to reality. Read More About One Course: Intro to Data Science
Cornell College begins partnership with university in China
The Chinese Ministry of Education has approved a program between Cornell College and Beihua University in Jilin City, China. Read More About Cornell College begins partnership with university in China
9 new faculty to teach at Cornell College
A new academic year begins today at Cornell College, and the college welcomes nine new faculty members in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Read More About 9 new faculty to teach at Cornell College
Future data scientists provide insights for NHL team
More than 125 undergraduate students recently spent a weekend providing insight into a business analytics problem posed by the Minnesota Wild at the Midwest Undergraduate Data Analytics Competition (MUDAC). Read More About Future data scientists provide insights for NHL team
![John Vaver ’89 is, by any measure, near the top of his field. As a senior quantitative analyst at Google, he is part of Google’s Advanced Measurement Technologies team, which is primarily composed of Ph.D. statisticians and software engineers. Vaver leads a group of analysts who develop mathematical models, algorithms, and analyses that help advertisers understand […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Jon-Vaver-5-383x400.jpg)
Liberal arts set Vaver on Path to Google
John Vaver ’89 is, by any measure, near the top of his field. As a senior quantitative analyst at Google, he is part of Google’s Advanced Measurement Technologies team, which is primarily composed of Ph.D. statisticians and software engineers. Vaver leads a group of analysts who develop mathematical models, algorithms, and analyses that help advertisers understand […] Read More About Liberal arts set Vaver on Path to Google