Past Events

Math
November 30, 2023

Math Colloquium

Let’s Talk about Jobs, Internships, & Overseas, Oh My!

Math
November 9, 2023

Math Colloquium

Speaker: Jens Mache, L&C

Jens will tell us the story of how he came to do computer science at Lewis & Clark.

Math
October 26, 2023

Math Colloquium

Speaker: 

Robert Chang, Reed College

Robert’s work examines questions at the intersection of mathematical physics, probability, and complex analysis.

Math
October 12, 2023

Math Colloquium

Speaker: Renata Gerecke, NYC Mayor’s Office

Renata is a quantitative policy advisor for the New York City Mayor’s Office of Operations.

(this will be a Zoom talk- link provided closer to event)

Math
September 28, 2023

Math Colloquium

Speaker: Colin Starr, Willamette University

Colin is a combinatorist with expertise in graph theory and matroids. This talk will likely focus on recent work with visibility graphs.

math
September 14, 2023

Mathematical Scientists are Social! Social

Please join us  in front of SQRC!
Math Department would like to welcome new students and visit with the returning students! Come see why the Math Department is a great department. 

Pi Day 2023
March 14, 2023

Pi Day Celebration!

Come grab a slice of pie to celebrate pie day!

December 1, 2022

Data Visualization Workshop: December 1st, 4pm

Want to learn best practices for creating data visualizations? Do you like pizza? Watzek Library is hosting a Data Visualization workshop on Thursday, December 1st, from 4-6pm in the Library Classroom. Stop by anytime for help with a visualization you are working on. Pizza will be provided.

Roger Nelsen
November 10, 2022

Roger Nelsen Talk: Democracy Inaction: Why our elections are unfair

American presidential primaries are examples of
multicandidate elections in which plurality usually
determines the winner. Is this the “best” way to decide who
wins? While plurality is a common procedure, it has serious
flaws. Are there alternative procedures that are in some
sense more “fair”? How do we determine the “fairness” of
an election procedure? With no more mathematics than
arithmetic (to count votes), we will examine some alternate
procedures and fairness criteria.
Rogers
July 19, 2022

Tuesday Talks: Rogers Science Research

Student research presentations
Rogers
July 5, 2022

Tuesday Talks: Rogers Science Research

Student research presentations
Data
February 15, 2022

Research Talk

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
10:30-11:30
 
Title: Application of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Neural Networks in Health Informatics Abstract: With the rapid development in technology, more and more data are available for data analysis tasks. To glean useful insights from diverse data sets and develop predictive models, machine learning (ML), including deep learning (DL) methods, become the most promising solutions. Health Informatics have been vital research areas where ML and DL hold great promise in improving healthcare. In the research presentation, I include multiple studies that introduce ML and DL applications in healthcare
 
Computer
February 3, 2022

Research Talk: Visualization in the Age of Data: Human-looped Science & Design

Abstract: Data is everywhere, but without a means to understand it, data is fundamentally useless. One avenue to make data meaningful is the use of visualization—interactive computer graphics for visually analyzing information. But while visualization has attended to data sets of ever increasing size, we cannot lose track of the very human nature of visualization: It solves problems humans have, so we must use the science of visualization to help those users. In this talk, I discuss a few examples of how we have used visualization to address important problems while keeping the user in the loop. These designs incorporate expert analysis, user studies, and more. I conclude with some thoughts on future directions of visualization research.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/9016798003?pwd=Kys3OS9FT3ZudkZWYjlXejlzNjVwdz09
Computer Science
February 1, 2022

Research Talk: Low Rank and Sparse Methods for Data Science

Abstract:
In order to better understand large data-sets, it is helpful to understand the underlying patterns. Even when the underlying pattern is nonlinear, the data matrix can be approximated as being low rank, a property that allows for techniques to analyze the data in terms of a low dimensional latent space using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) or non-negative matrix factorization (NMF), identifying outliers through Robust PCA, and accurately inferring missing entries from very few observations of a matrix through matrix completion. 
Programming
January 27, 2022

Research Talk: Improving Students’ Programming with the Use of a Spatial Skills Intervention

Research Talk: Improving Students’ Programming with the Use of a Spatial Skills Intervention

Spatial skills have been shown to play an important role in most STEM fields. Studies have shown that students’ spatial skills (primarily students’ mental rotation abilities) are correlated to their programming ability and that with the use of spatial skills intervention, focused on 3D mental rotations, students’ spatial skills and programming abilities improve. It makes sense that a person’s ability to mentally rotate objects is correlated to their success in engineering degrees, but it makes less sense why there are any connections to students’ programming abilities.
Math
October 14, 2021

Colloquium

Math Talk- Speaker: Combinatorics Josh Laison from Willamette University. The mathematical field of Combinatorics involves selecting, arranging, and counting objects of all kinds. If you like the game Set, if you like algorithms that go fast, if you are obsessed with The On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences (just Google it …), this talk is for you.

 Jr Howard 132
Math
September 9, 2021

Welcome Back Event

Please join the Mathematical Sciences Department on the Patio outside the SQRC. There will be games and treats as we enjoy being back in person with each other.
Math
April 14, 2021

International Math Colloquium

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94023517269
What: We often see math from a Western viewpoint, but modern math has roots all over the world. In this colloquium we plan on exploring math from new perspectives.
Math
April 8, 2021

Math Department Meet-and-Greet

How to register: sign up here
What: Join alumni and friends of the Mathematical Sciences Department for a special event to celebrate the end of the academic year. Come meet current math and computer science students and get updates from faculty on what’s been happening over the past year. Special guests include emeriti faculty Roger Nelsen and John Krussel.
Computer Class
February 18, 2021

Computer Science Colloquium Talk

In celebration of our new cybersecurity concentration, please come listen to a talk with alumna Lindsay Von Tish.

More information to come!
Prudential
December 12, 2020

Discover The Rock: Prudential’s Sophomore Summit

Are you a sophomore who is forward thinking and interested in in learning more about Prudential?
Books
December 3, 2020

Math Colloquium

Math Colloquium

Thursday, December 3, 2020

4:00pm-5:00pm

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/9016798003?pwd=eitGa20yeHpRQ0MwZDZwLzVMTElsQT09

Rogers brown bags
July 21, 2020

Rogers Brown Bags

Summer science summer student research
November 29, 2018

Heather Kitada

Statistics Alumni Professor Speaker
November 15, 2018

Jack Lee

Math Presentation
Pumpkin Launch
October 31, 2018

Halloween Pumpkin Trebuchet Launch

Physics Club
Halloween Pumpkin Trebuchet Launch

Wednesday, October 31st  3-4:30pm @ Olin Hall
Bring you!  Bring friends!  Bring gourds!

blackboard madness
October 25, 2018

MathSci Student Research and Grad Schools

Students to discuss Summer Research opportunities and Graduate Schools
Classroom
October 18, 2018

Careers in Teaching

Some of the student presenters
October 4, 2018

Math Student Research Talks

Students will present their research
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September 25, 2018

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Make a difference. Give Blood.
Natural Language Processing
September 24, 2018

Natural Language Processing

Katie Keith’15, a Ph.D. Student in Computer Science will present.
Find X
September 20, 2018

Student Summer Research Reports

Three Math Sciences Students will present the research they worked on last summer.
September 19, 2018

Projects for Peace

Information session on last year’s project and how to get started on 2019 grant proposals.
Science Posters
September 18, 2018

Rogers Summer Science Poster Conference

Student collaborative research
Ecola State park
September 16, 2018

Math Sci Dept Hike

July 17, 2018

Summer Science Brown Bag

Student research presentations
July 3, 2018

Summer Science Brown Bag

Student research presentations
June 19, 2018

Summer Science Brown Bag

Student research presentations
June 5, 2018

Summer Science Brown Bag

Student research presentations
May 5, 2018

Math & Sciences Graduation Reception

MNS Commencement Reception
April 26, 2018

Student Thesis Presentations

Two students will present their Senior Thesis
April 19, 2018

The Construction of an Optical Motion Capture System

Shelby Ziccardi ’18 CSMT Major will be presenting her Honors Thesis
April 12, 2018

What is Biostatistics?

Biostatisticians from OHSU-PSU School of Public Health explain this field and the graduate program at OHSU.
April 5, 2018

Modeling Math with Calcflow

Calcflow, a virtual reality program for modeling vector calculus concepts in 3D.
March 8, 2018

General relativity: The beautiful beast

Dr. Florian Beyer from the University of Otago in New Zealand will be presenting.
March 3, 2018

ENVS Spring 2018 Symposium

Focus on Willamette Valley agriculture and environmental regulations in partnership with the Oregon Farm Bureau.  Tour a Willamette Valley farm and meet with OFB staff to hear and share perspectives.
March 1, 2018

Mathematics and Social Justice

Karen Saxe will speak on Mathematics and Social Justice.
February 1, 2018

Student Research Talks

Two students will present their research
January 22, 2018

Physics Colloquium: Brittany Erickson

Physics colloquium
December 7, 2017

Factoring Polynomials: You Mean There’s More Than The Quadratic Formula?

Dr. Richard Moy from Willamette University will talk about polynomials.
November 16, 2017

Careers in grades 7 - 12 Math Teaching

Liza Finkel and Lisa Lavelle will talk about careers in teaching math at the secondary level.
November 14, 2017

Graduate School in Computer Science

Professor Li from the Univ of Oregon will discuss cyber security and graduate school.
November 6, 2017

ScienceFest!

Come learn about the science of many of our professors in a fun setting!



November 2, 2017

The Ehrenfest Urn Model

Students William DeLee and Lars Mayrand will present their research.
October 31, 2017

Halloween Pumpkin Launch

 
October 26, 2017

Pumpkin Carving Contest/Meet your Majors

 Pumpkin Carving Contest and Meet Your Majors

October 19, 2017

Linear Chord Diagrams with Long Chords

Visiting Professor Everett Sullivan will present.
October 11, 2017

Responsibilities and Rights: Community and Free Speech Symposium

How does “free speech” operate on a private, liberal arts campus?

This symposium seeks to explore these questions and more as we situate them in the context of Lewis & Clark College.

October 10, 2017

Grace Hopper Celebration Viewing Party

Grace Hopper Celebration podcast viewing and discussion by Amy Ward.
October 5, 2017

Internships, Study Abroad & Other Opportunities

Opportunities for Mathematical Sciences students
October 3, 2017

Critical Hip Hop Studies: Hope, Possibility, and Resistance. Presentation with Dr. Daymond Glenn

Critical Hip Hop Studies: Hope, Possibility, and Resistant.
September 28, 2017

Student Research Projects

Three senior Mathematics Majors  present their summer research.
Poster Conference
September 21, 2017

Rogers Summer Science Poster Conference

Student science research
Mt. Hood with Liz and kids
September 16, 2017

Annual Day Hike to Mt. Hood Wilderness

Math Sciences students and faculty will hike in Mt. Hood Wilderness.
September 14, 2017

Math Professor: How did I get here?

Professor Iva Stavrov presents her journey as a mathematician and professor.
July 11, 2017

Summer Science Brown Bag

Student research presentations
July 6, 2017

Summer Science Brown Bag

Student research presentations
June 20, 2017

Summer Science Brown Bag

Student research presentations
June 6, 2017

Summer Science Brown Bag

Student research presentations
May 6, 2017

Math & Sciences Graduation Reception

MNS Commencement Reception
April 20, 2017

Senior Presentations

Two senior presentations: a Honors Thesis and an independent study project.
April 13, 2017

How I became a math professor

Professor Naiomi Cameron talk about her journey to becoming a professor.
March 23, 2017

Managing Cloud Operations

CSMT alum Alicia Kirkland ’16 will present, Managing Cloud Operations
March 21, 2017

Lunch with a Leader: Kazi Huque

How do you go from the way things are to the way things ought to be? Join Kazi Huque of Grameen-Intel and learn how he uses science and tech to execute entrepreneurial solutions to health, agricultural, and educational issues in developing countries.
March 17, 2017

Hidden Figures

February 23, 2017

Mathematical signal processing

Professor Rayan Saab from UCSD will speak on Mathematical signal processing:an introductory sampling of problems
February 12, 2017

Film: Missile to Moon

Join Watzek Library and Lake Oswego Public Library for a screening of the PBS documentary “Missile to Moon” on Sunday, February 12, at 2:00pm in the Council Chambers.
February 9, 2017

Paul T Allen Speaks

Paul T Allen’s path to geometric analysis and partial differential equations
February 2, 2017

Social Justice in Mathematics Departments

Michael Daellenbach ’17 will reflect on the social justice-oriented talks that he attended at the Joint Mathematics Meetings.
January 20, 2017

Inauguration Day Teach-In: Learn • Discuss • Act

Learn and discuss issues we will be confronting under a Trump presidency and make plans to take action. Panels and discussion will immediately follow the Inauguration viewing at 8:30 a.m.
December 1, 2016

Student Talks

Students will present a computer science honors thesis and a mathematics independent project.
November 17, 2016

Research News & Brews

CAS Research News & Brews - for faculty and staff
November 15, 2016

Two Mathematics Student Talks

Michael will present his Honor’s Thesis and Jennifer will present her independent research, both in Mathematics.
November 10, 2016

Galton-Watson branching processes and related discrete distributions

Assistant Professor Violetta E. Piperigou from Greece is presenting. 
October 28, 2016

Pumpkin Carving Contest!

Math Club’s Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest.
October 25, 2016

Monks, Mountains & Meaning- Tony Salvador

Monks, Mountains, & Meaning:
Preserving humanity while creating value in our digital age

35 Countries. 25 Years. 1 Intel Social Scientist: Join Tony Salvador as he shares insights into how technology is changing the world around us and discusses the opportunities, challenges, and responsibilities liberal arts students have in shaping our future.

MSU photo by Kelly Gorham
October 20, 2016

Graduate Programs and Research Opportunities in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Montana State University

Dr. Lisa G. Davis will speak about Montana State University.
October 11, 2016

Robotics to Reach Out and Change the World

Robotics is poised to be a groundbreaking technology that impacts our everyday lives. Join Chad Jenkins as he presents his work in bringing robots out of research laboratories and into the real world.
September 29, 2016

Improving health technology adoption using advanced methods in computer-based system modeling

Noshad Rahimi will speak on healthcare technology innovations.
September 15, 2016

The Node Firing Game and the Grassmannian

Professor Sweta Suryanarayan will give a math talk on this topic.
September 14, 2016

Summer Science Poster Conference

Student science research
September 10, 2016

Annual Hike to Mt. Hood Wilderness

All students in a Math or Computer Science class are invited to join the faculty on a day hike.
September 8, 2016

Math Club - Planning Meeting

Math Club - Planning Meeting
September 6, 2016

Math Club - Tea and Snacks

Math Club Social Hour
Science brown bag
July 19, 2016

Summer Science Brown Bag 9

Student research presentations