Full Speed Ahead
Central students never stop chasing possibilities, and many seniors have already lined up new opportunities to serve and grow after graduation.
Central students never stop chasing possibilities, and many seniors have already lined up new opportunities to serve and grow after graduation.
Ryan Kruse can’t even talk about his internship with the U.S. Department of Defense. He’s one of many students scoring prestigious internships with Central professors’ help.
Jakob Steenhoek, entrepreneur and 2015 business management graduate, uses drones to capture video and photos for clients throughout Iowa.
After months exploring topics like sports analytics, Parkinson’s Disease, prairie grasses and consumer behavior, 182 Central students presented their research May 5-6.
High school and middle school students are invited to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through hands-on exhibits March 30 at Central College.
Central College has been awarded a share of a $600,000 grant from the Iowa Department of Education for the next three years. The grant will fund a collaborative project between Central College and Drake University to train high school math teachers from low-income areas.
Central College recently established its first mathematics honor society, Kappa Mu Epsilon (KME), with 12 students and two faculty as charter members.
Wendy Weber, professor of mathematics, helped high school teachers develop lesson plans for statistics and probability classes using fun activities to get students—and their teachers—involved.
Amanda Dunkin ’14 found her niche after double majoring in actuarial science and economics and interning with Transamerica in Cedar Rapids.
Gov. Terry Branstad appointed Central College President Mark Putnam to the Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Executive Committee and Advisory Council.
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