April 2025 is Math Awareness Month

Front: Mayor Jane Hughson (a math major graduate from Texas State!), Dr. Katie Perez from SMCISD, Ms. Ellen Couvillion (faculty sponsor of numerous math student organizations), Dr. Max Warshauer (Director of Mathworks) Back: Mr. Jackson Smithey (undergraduate math major), Dr. Susan Morey (Chair of Mathematics), Mr. Tanner Fuchs undergraduate engineering major), Dr. Hiroko Warshauer (Assistant Director of Mathworks Research and Curriculum Development)

Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month began in 1986 as Mathematics Awareness Week, proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan, to promote enrollment in mathematics programs. In 1999, it expanded to a full month to further encourage public interest and appreciation for mathematics and statistics. 

The month-long celebration aims to highlight the importance of math and statistics in various aspects of society, including STEM fields, public health, and other areas where math plays a crucial role. 

Texas State University has a long history of celebrating Math Awareness Month.  Represented at the event are faculty, staff, and students from Texas State as well as the director of Mathworks.  We kicked off the month of activities as the Mayor of San Marcos read a proclamation that too effect on April 1.