San Marcos proclaims April Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, highlights school–university partnership

San Marcos Mayor Jane Hewson on April 7 read a proclamation declaring April 2026 Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month and urged residents to recognize the role of mathematics in science, engineering and everyday civic life.

The proclamation called out the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District and Texas State University's Department of Mathematics and cited Texas MathWorks (MathWorks) for fostering collaboration between the district and university. Max Warshauer, director of MathWorks and a Texas State mathematics professor, invited families to enroll children in summer math camps for grades 3–8 and thanked the district for its ongoing partnership. "We're delighted to be here," Warshauer said, encouraging students to participate in the camps at Goodnight this summer.

Representatives from San Marcos CISD and Texas State joined Warshauer onstage. Dr. Catherine Pettis of San Marcos CISD called the partnership "exciting" and said she looks forward to continuing joint programs. Ellen Cuvion, an associate professor at Texas State and longtime MathWorks staffer, noted the Julia Robinson math festival at the library as another free opportunity for families and cited an April 25 date for that event.

The proclamation and remarks stressed outreach for elementary and middle school students and community events that include hands-on activities and performances. Organizers said the initiatives aim to broaden access to math education and connect young people to local STEM resources.

Mayor Hewson closed the segment by urging all residents to support the programs and the district–university collaboration.