Iowa State University

Department of Mathematics

Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Mathematics Education

Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Mathematics Education

408 Carver Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011

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Mission Statement


The primary mission of the Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (CEUME) is to see that all students taking undergraduate mathematics courses at Iowa State University have a rewarding and meaningful experience.  The CEUME seeks to accomplish this in a number of ways, including

      • Studying trends in past performances of students in our Mathematics courses
      • Working with a new Mathematics placement instrument
      • Providing opportunities for faculty and graduate students to expore issues related to teaching
      • Maintaining communications with departments that teach courses with a Mathematics prerequisite

The CEUME also coordinates outreach activities to Iowa High Schools, Community Colleges, and four year Colleges.  These activities include

      • Hosting a High School Mathematics Competition
      • Sponsoring a Mathematics Circle for Junior High School and Senior High School students
      • Sponsoring a Teachers' Mathematics Circle for Middle School Mathematics teachers
      • Working on articulations and transition issues with Iowa Community Colleges
      • Working with Iowa High Schools to help incoming students be well prepared for college level Mathematics

CEUME Events


Weekly Activities
  • CEUME Teaching Seminar:  Thursday from 4:10-5:00pm in Carver 174
  • Undergraduate Mathematics Problem Solving Seminar: Wednesday from 4:00-5:30pm in the Sprague Room (Carver 400)
Other Events


For more information contact:

Prof. Elgin Johnston
Director, CEUME
408C Carver Hall
Department of Mathematics
Iowa State University
ehjohnst@iastate.edu
Phone: 515-294-0302		 Tracy McKay
Assistant to the Director, CEUME
408B Carver Hall
Department of Mathematics
Iowa State University
tmckay16@iastate.edu
Phone: 515-294-8982