Submitted by Ingrid Richter
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Congratulations to Professor Jakob Kotas, winner of the Haimo Distinguished College or University Teacher of Mathematics Award given by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA)'s Golden Section (the regional section encompassing Northern California, Nevada and Hawaii). This award is one of two awards given out annually by the section to recognize teaching by a member in the section. The award was presented on February 24, 2024 at the section's annual meeting at UC-Santa Cruz.
As the regional winner, Professor Kotas will go forward as a nominee for the national award. He will join the department as an Assistant Teaching Professor next academic year.