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- Posted March 15, 2013*
Remembering a Distinguished Mathematician, Colleague and Friend : Dr. Victor Shapiro
On Behalf of Interim Chancellor Jane Close Conoley, University of California, Riverside:
I regret to inform you that Dr. Victor Shapiro, 88, a professor emeritus of mathematics, died on March 1, 2013. He taught mathematics at UC Riverside for 46 years.
An expert on trigonometric series and differential equations, Dr. Shapiro was internationally recognized for several solutions to specific problems in mathematics. One reviewer wrote that he was “this country’s leading authority on Multiple Trigonometric Series.” He was the author of more than 80 research articles and several books. He continued to conduct research, write, and teach even after his retirement in 1994.
In 2012, he was named a fellow of the American Mathematical Society for outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication and utilization of mathematics.
Dr. Shapiro was born on October 16, 1924. He received a B.S. in 1947, an M.S. in 1949, and a Ph.D., all in mathematics, from the University of Chicago. Before joining UCR in 1964 as a full professor, Dr. Shapiro spent five years on the faculty at Rutgers, four years at the University of Oregon, and three years at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. In 1978 he was selected by the Academic Senate to deliver the Faculty Research Lecture.
He is survived by his wife, Florence Shapiro, two daughters, and two sons. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, April 7, 2013. Details will be available from the Department of Mathematics, 951-827-3113.
Memorial Information: April 7th from 2:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the UCR Alumni & Visitors Center. More details are available by following this link.
- Posted March 19, 2013
The Winter 2013 Ketchersid Scholarship recipients
Congratulations to...
Amanda Hoisington
William Avila
Bailey Yuan
Coral Chaney
Michelle Nuno
Roger Quatch
Quang Vo
Amber Ludwig
Jonathan Meier - Posted January 11, 2013
Four UC Riverside Mathematicians Honored by American Mathematical Society
Four mathematicians at the University of California, Riverside were named today as Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) for 2012, the program's initial year. They are Richard E. Block, Michel L. Lapidus, Reinhard E. Schultz and Victor L. Shapiro.
The four mathematicians join an inaugural class of 1119 fellows, representing more than 600 institutions.
Lapidus and Schultz are professors of mathematics. Block and Shapiro are distinguished professors emeritus of mathematics. As fellows, they will present a public face of excellence in mathematics.
The Fellows of the AMS designation recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics. Among the goals of the program are to create an enlarged class of mathematicians recognized by their peers as distinguished for their contributions to the profession and to honor excellence. - Posted January 11, 2013
American Mathematical Society Recognizes John Baez and John Huerta
John Baez and John Huerta will receive the 2013 Levi L. Conant Prize. Established in 2000 and presented annually, this prestigious prize recognizes the best expository research paper published in either the Notices of the AMS or the Bulletin of the AMS in the preceding five years. More details can be found at http://ucrtoday.ucr.edu/10959 - Posted August 29, 2012
UCR Mathematics Collaborator/Teaching Assistant, Michael Maroun, "Gets Rare Opportunity to Consort With Nobel Laureates"
- Posted May 2, 2012
UCR Mathematics' Dr. Michel Lapidus Receives Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentor Award
From the official UCR notice:
Each year the Graduate Council and Graduate Division present the Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentor Award to one or two UCR faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to the training of advanced graduate students. It is my pleasure to announce that this year’s winners are Rajiv Gupta and Michel Lapidus.
Dr. Lapidus is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics. He received both a Ph.D. and Doctorat d'Etat es Sciences (both Summa Cum Laude) from the Universite Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris, and held faculty positions at USC and the University of Georgia before joining UCR in 1990. Among a long list of professional honors and awards, Dr. Lapidus has held temporary positions at UC Berkeley, Oxford, and Yale, is a fellow of the AMS and AAAS, and has been funded by NSF for 24 of the past 25 years. Dr. Lapidus' students positively gush about his breadth and depth of knowledge, his generosity towards his students, and his character. They describe him as a "role model," an "extraordinary mentor," a "superlative teacher," an "inspiration figure," and a "true leader." They praise his welcoming demeanor and his ability to connect with them and understand their individual needs, both professionally and personally. One writes: "Michel manages to be concerned about each and every one of his students. It really matters to him that they do well in class and that they do well in life." Several express gratitude for the professional training they received from Dr. Lapidus, which they believe gave them an early advantage in their careers. Others are thankful for the strong and lasting sense of community that Dr. Lapidus fosters among his students, many of whom are from diverse backgrounds. One summarizes what many seem to feel: "Inspired by his immense generosity, I have made it a personal and professional goal to model my own career after his and to share everything I can with students who are willing to work hard to earn their success."
- Posted April 25, 2012
Announcing the SPRING 2012 Ketchersid Scholarship Recipients:
Winners of the Ketchersid Scholarship are chosen out of many eligible applicants. Thirteen stand out students are chosen based on their academic achievements and their financial need which each student demonstrates in his or her submitted essay.
Our congratulations goes out to: Coral Chaney, Nisreen Gabaji, Michelle Black, Roger Quach, Ashley Gregory, Amanda Hoisington, Emad Totari, Khoa Tran, Alex Owens, Monika Ujkic and the rest.
- Posted November 5, 2012
Applied Mathematics Faculty Position Available
Applications and nominations are invited for one faculty position in Computational Mathematics/Numerical Analysis beginning July 1, 2013. This position will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
Evaluation of applications will begin December 3, 2012
- Posted September 18, 2012
Take a Memo America: Math, Sciences Are Not Boring, but Gateway to Top Careers
Dr. Pamela Clute is the keynote speaker at the annual Science, Technology Education Partnership (STEP) Conference
- Posted June 30, 2012
UCR Magazine - Mining Big Data:
The Rise of Mathematics in Nearly Every Discipline (pages 8-13)
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Washington Monthly Ranks UCR #9 in National Universities- November 6, 2012
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