Garcia Honored by AMS Article on Prominent Latino/Hispanic Mathematicians

Dr. Luis Garcia Puente, associate professor of mathematics in the College of Science & Engineering Technology's Department of Mathematics and Statistics, has been chosen as a scholar featured in the American Mathematical Society's (AMS) Notices "Hispanic Heritage Calendar," which is viewable on the organization's "Latin@s and Hispanics in Mathematical Sciences" ( www.lathisms.org ) website. As the website states, its mission is, "[t]o provide an accessible platform that features prominently the extent of the research and mentoring contributions of Latin@s and Hispanics in different areas of the Mathematical Sciences."

Dr. Garcia joins other noted Latino/Hispanic mathematicians being recognized by the magazine between September 15 and October 15. See the article detailing Dr. Garcia's career and accomplishments at the page devoted to his work on the website.

The College of Science & Engineering Technology congratulates him on this prestigious recognition by the AMS!