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Jun 22, 2020
The School of Science and Engineering recently announced two professors as recipients of the... more
Tulane math professor leads effort to map spread of coronavirus
Feb 18, 2020
Barri Bronston
James “Mac” Hyman, the Evelyn and John G. Phillips Distinguished Professor in Mathematics at Tulane University, is using mathematical models to better understand and predict the spread of COVID-19 and to quantify the effectiveness of various efforts to stop it. The goal of Hyman’s work in “... more
Professor named 2019 Outstanding Researcher at School of Science and Engineering
Jun 12, 2019
Benjamin Morris
During spring award season, each new year is an opportunity to celebrate the year’s progress and achievements. On April 4, the Tulane School of Science and Engineering (SSE) honored 2019’s outstanding alumni; on April 11, SSE continued the season by honoring mathematics Professor Mac Hyman with the... more
Tulane professor honored nationally for pioneering research
Dec 04, 2018
Barri Bronston
Much like computer models predict the paths and strengths of hurricanes, computer modeling can also be used to predict how phytoplankton move through the ocean or how artificial heart valves change the way blood flows in the heart. This is known as the fluid dynamics of swimming organisms, and it... more
Tulane professor argues for science at Oxford Union
Oct 26, 2018
Faith Dawson
Frank Tipler, Tulane professor of mathematical physics, argued on Oct. 18 against the proposition “that science alone can never answer our biggest questions” at the Oxford Union, the famous debate society founded in 1823 at Oxford University to protect free speech. The society has hosted American... more
Calculated creation
Jan 26, 2018
Paula Burch-Celentano
A Thacher’s calculator, dated 1882, is on display in the lobby of the Boggs Center for Energy and Biotechnology on the uptown campus. Invented by Edwin Thacher, the instrument, also known as a cylindrical slide-rule, became a vital tool in science, engineering, commerce and business. An online copy... more
Tulane awarded $3.67 million grant for quantum computing
Jan 02, 2018
Barri Bronston
Tulane University professor Michael Mislove has received a $3.67 million grant from the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research to help develop cutting-edge technology related to quantum computing. The goal of the project is to develop tools and related methodologies for designing and... more
President’s Teaching Awards go to professors of law and math
May 18, 2017
Faith Dawson
Two President’s Awards for Graduate and Professional Teaching will be bestowed during Commencement 2017. The recipients are Janet C. Hoeffel, Catherine D. Pierson Professor of Law at Tulane University Law School, and Victor Moll, professor of mathematics in the School of Science and Engineering. (... more
Math professor zeros in on Pels draft lottery chances
May 15, 2017
New Wave staff
Local comedian and New Orleans Pelicans superfan Chris Trew had a burning question: What are the Pelicans' chances of scoring big in the NBA Draft Lottery on May 16? See if you can keep up as Michelle Lacey, associate professor in the Department of Mathematics in the Tulane School of Science and... more
2017 grad applies math to track Ebola outbreak
Apr 28, 2017
Madeline Vann
Jessica Conrad is wrapping up her senior year in both the Tulane School of Science and Engineering and the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. But the math and public health double major already has one major accomplishment on her record — her work on mathematical modeling behavior... more
Math professor awarded for impact on the field
Oct 31, 2016
Barri Bronston
The International Society for Disease Surveillance (ISDS) annually recognizes scientists and professionals for their contributions to research in biosurveillance, and this year Mac Hyman, a mathematics professor in the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering, is being honored twice.... more