Mathematics Events

The 86th Annual Putnam Competition

March 2026

Three students scored points on the 86th Putnam Competition - the preeminent mathematics competition for undergraduate college students in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Adam Schofield scored 10 points. Wanda Lindquist and William Wisniewski each scored 1 point.

 

STEAM Olympics

February 14, 15, and 21, 2026

IWU will host the 3rd annual STEAM Olympics for hundreds of students in 1st through 12th grades.  This event is a community partnership between IWU and the non-profit, For a Better Tomorrow (FBT), and raises funds for IWU scholarships, and grants sponsored by FBT. 

Math professor Bryanna Petentler is coordinating the math events for the day.