Category Archives: Mathematics and Computer Science

On the Floor And In the Labs

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Megan Bard

As a child, Karla Gonzalez ’24 was not afraid of the hospital. She had Ellen — her nurse, role model and confident — who brought her toys, kept her spirits lifted and always included her family.

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Holy Cross and Worcester Polytechnic Institute To Develop Dual Degree Programs

Posted on June 28, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Two of Worcester’s oldest institutions of higher education have announced a new partnership to strengthen collaboration and provide new pathways for students. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) President Grace Wang and Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau signed a memorandum of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor, Students Publish Wormhole Data in Respected Physics Journal

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Megan Bard

As a student researcher with the Weiss Summer Research program at the College of the Holy Cross, Karina Calhoun ’24 hoped to learn and develop new skills. What she experienced was more than she expected: a greater understanding of theoretical … Continue reading →

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34 Holy Cross Students Inducted Into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on November 28, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

In October, 34 members of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2023 were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society. Selection is one of the highest honors that can be earned on a Jesuit campus. … Continue reading →

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Isabella Giaquinta ’23 Researches Refugee Mental Health for Fenwick Scholar Project

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Megan Bard

Isabella Giaquinta ’23, one of two Fenwick Scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year at the College of the Holy Cross, will spend her senior year researching refugee mental health. Her project will live at the intersection of health studies and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross First-Year Research Program Helps Inspire Students in STEM Fields

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Michael Bonner

From an early age, a small fire burned within Edith Mensah Otabil ’19: a desire to pursue a career in medicine. Growing up in Ghana, she witnessed countless disparities in health care.

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Simulating Wormholes: Holy Cross Students Pursue Computer Science Passion Through Theoretical Physics

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Michael Bonner

To the untrained eye, the code, which Brendan Fay ’23 and Karina Calhoun ’24 spend hours typing into a computer, appears to be gibberish. But to Ben Kain, professor of physics and the pair’s advisor for their work in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Science Complex for Anthony Fauci ’62, Hon. ’87

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Michael Bonner

Hundreds of members of the College of the Holy Cross community stood shoulder-to-shoulder packing the Smith Hall atrium, as well as the hallways of the floors above, as its Integrated Science Complex was named the Anthony S. Fauci Integrated Science … Continue reading →

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Class of 2022 Student Spotlight: Brianna Cummings

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Megan Bard

Name: Brianna Cummings Hometown: Franklin, Mass. Major: Math & Sociology with a concentration in Latin American, Latinx & Caribbean studies Campus Activities: Head Resident Assistant; Admissions Tour Guide; Gateways Summer & Fall Orientation; Residence Hall Association; Varsity Track & Field; … Continue reading →

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‘I think every professor should do this’: Prof. John Little is completing his ninth year of classes at Holy Cross

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Michael Bonner

It was 2013 midterm season at the College of the Holy Cross, and even though Professor John Little knew what to expect from the exam period, this year it felt different.

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Rebecca Henion ‘22 Named Class of 2022 Valedictorian

Posted on May 9, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Rebecca Henion ’22 has been selected to deliver the Class of 2022 valedictory address at the Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 27. Henion is a mathematics major with a statistics minor, currently completing the mathematics high honors program, and a … Continue reading →

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Why More Holy Cross Alumni Are Making Their Teaching Careers in Worcester Public Schools

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Holy Cross Magazine

Josué “Josh” Delgado ’15 and Lauren Delgado ’16, who married in 2020, not only met thanks to Holy Cross’ Teacher Education Program (TEP), but also discovered a love of teaching and Worcester. Lauren’s voice catches as she recounts the moment … Continue reading →

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30 Holy Cross Students Inducted Into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on November 2, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Thirty Holy Cross students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, at a ceremony held on Sunday, Oct. 24th in the Rehm Library. The new inductees exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students, Alumnus Receive Distinguished Scholarships

Posted on September 23, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Once again this year, College of the Holy Cross students—and an alumnus—have earned coveted scholarships from prestigious organizations, including the Knight-Hennessy Scholar Program and the Fulbright Program. These honors speak to the boundless curiosity of Holy Cross students, the impact … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus and Genealogy Enthusiast Honors Local Veterans

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

As a longtime genealogy enthusiast, Paul Brueggemann ’84 is always looking for his next research project. Last spring, long days at home amidst the pandemic inspired him to tackle something he’d been thinking about for years. He and his wife, … Continue reading →

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Academic Conference Showcases Creativity, Wide-Ranging Research of Holy Cross Students

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Meredith Fidrocki

Two summers ago, while studying abroad in Cambodia, Emily O’Regan ’21 had the first inspiration for her honors thesis: “I spent weeks deep in the jungle surrounded by some of the most pristine landscapes and incredible wildlife I had … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Driver, Student Bond Over Quest for U.S. Citizenship

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

Josephine Kalondji ’23 applied for U.S. citizenship a few weeks before she arrived at Holy Cross in August 2019, but she didn’t consider one important detail.

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Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Awarded $150,000 Grant

Posted on February 15, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Rebecca Winarski, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science, was recently awarded a grant exceeding $150,000 from the National Science Foundation. Winarski aims to conduct research that she argues will ultimately unify perspectives within different subfields of mathematics—in particular, topology, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Welcomes Twelve Tenure-Track Faculty Members

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

At the start of the 2020-21 academic year, Holy Cross welcomed new tenure-track faculty members, joining the following departments: biology, classics, English, mathematics and computer science, philosophy, psychology, sociology and anthropology, Spanish, and world languages, literatures and cultures. The scholars … Continue reading →

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31 Holy Cross Students Inducted Into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on November 19, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Thirty-one Holy Cross students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, at a virtual ceremony held recently. The new inductees exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service. Selection to Alpha … Continue reading →

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