51ÁÔÆæ Physics Instructor Andreas Soemadi doesn’t use a paintbrush on canvas for his art.  He doesn’t draw in a traditional sense either.  His handiwork doesn’t involve sculpted clay or photographs.  Soemadi’s original art is derived from the mathematical representations of lines and shapes.

Soemadi occasionally posts his art on the 51ÁÔÆæ intranet site “Trojan Home” for the enjoyment of others.  Until now this was the only place you could find it; however, Soemadi’s math art was recently accepted into the MacNider Museum Summer Arts Festival.

“Geometry loves the beauty of things,” said Soemadi while explaining how the principle of his art is founded in the historical convergence of Geometry and Algebra.

A more lengthy explanation of lines, Bézier curves, parabola, functions, mathematical physics, coordinate systems and Rene Descartes followed.

Soemadi created his first mathematical art work in 2019. The figure of a pensive robot was inspired by the works of author Isaac Asimov. “The picture was attractive to me but I don’t know how to draw,” laughed Soemadi, “I wanted to replicate it.”

So, he set to work creating mathematical code to replicate every part of that robot. All the code snippets were combined to finish the work.

Pensive Robot – Andreas Soemadi

Since he began Soemadi has created many works.  His biggest challenge? To impose mathematical command to recreate the human nose. He’s still working on it.

“Now when I see something pretty I wonder what equation is that —and how do I code it.” – Andreas Soemadi

Soemadi’s work can be seen at the MacNider Arts Festival, Saturday, June 11. The museum is located at 303 2nd Street Northeast in Mason City.

Questions or comments?  Email Arian Schuessler, arian.schuessler@51ÁÔÆæ.edu

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51ÁÔÆæ Mathematics and Engineering students were recognized as part of the celebration of Math and Statistics Awareness month on Monday, April 28.

“It is important to recognize math and engineering students just as we recognize excellence of students in any area, “said 51ÁÔÆæ Math Instructor Brent Hamilton, “These students have completed exceptional work while at 51ÁÔÆæ and we are very proud of them and happy for them as we celebrate their achievements.”

About 30 students, parents, and 51ÁÔÆæ faculty and staff were in attendance.

Math Instructor Kathy Rogotzke said “The math open house is a chance for us to recognize and honor students who have participated in various activities and those who the math department has selected as outstanding sophomores in mathematics and engineering. ”

51ÁÔÆæ faculty members presented awards for both Outstanding Sophomore Mathematics and Engineering Students and Student Math League.

The Outstanding Sophomore Math and Engineering Student is an award started by the Math Department in 1990.  The math faculty nominates students who obtain at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA, at least a 3.5 math and engineering GPA,  have completed at least 30 credit hours at 51ÁÔÆæ (at least 10 of which are math courses), and have at least one class above pre calculus completed.

According to Rogotzke, “Some years there are zero students selected, and most 51ÁÔÆæ has had in one year was five students (this only has occurred once in 1999)—there have been several years where there have been four students (1994, 2000 and 2002).  One other bit of trivia-one of our the past recipients of the award is currently on the 51ÁÔÆæ Board of Directors, Nicki Prantner.  There are designated funds in the foundation which we are able to award to the selected students.”

51ÁÔÆæ sophomores Collin Brumm, Sullivan Fair, Cayden Kelly and Violet Stayner were selected for this year’s award.

Collin Brumm

Sullivan Fair

Cayden Kelly

Violet Stayner

Questions or comments?  Email Arian Schuessler, arian.schuessler@51ÁÔÆæ.edu

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51ÁÔÆæ, founded in 1918, is a nationally-recognized, two-year college located in central North Iowa.  The college has 3,000 career and transfer students and has been recognized by the Aspen Institute as a leading community college in the nation.  51ÁÔÆæ welcomes students from across Iowa, Minnesota, the nation, and the world. The College has served as a leader in student-centered learning, community engagement, and collaborative leadership for more than 100 years.  

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