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Jason McCullough is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and co-director of the Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program at Iowa State University. He holds the Scott Hanna Faculty Fellow title. His research focuses on commutative algebra, computational algebra, and algebraic geometry, with notable work disproving the Eisenbud-Goto conjecture, a major breakthrough recognized in the Journal of the American Mathematical Society (2018). He co-organizes the CA+ conference series and leads initiatives to support non-traditional students in mathematics.
Education:
- Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Illinois, 2009
- M.S., Teaching of Mathematics, University of Illinois, 2008
- B.S., Mathematics and Computer Science, Michigan State University, 2003
His research emphasizes algebraic structures and computational methods. Recent work includes studies on Rees-like algebras, matroid theory, and regularity in algebraic geometry. He actively participates in global conferences, such as the BIRS Workshop (2026) and SIAM Conference (2025), and advocates for open-access publishing, joining the Elsevier boycott in 2021.
Awards:
- Scott Hanna Faculty Fellow, Iowa State University, 2020
He mentors the ISMaRT undergraduate research program and co-directs the postbaccalaureate certificate program, fostering diversity in mathematics. Leadership roles include organizing conferences like KUMUNU (2018) and CA+ (2025), emphasizing collaboration across institutions.
