Math Club & Pi Mu Epsilon

at the University of Dayton!

 

 

 

Dayton Chapter of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA)

Ohio Zeta Chapter of ΠΜΕ

 

 

Math Club is an academic club on campus aimed at building an undergraduate community of people interested in Mathematics. We work to build a network of students and faculty, contribute to the Dayton-area community, and grow academically in Mathematics beyond the classroom. Activities include a picnic with students and faculty, our annual High School Math Contest, lectures about different opportunities involving Math, and stretching our knowledge and experiences of Mathematics. Pi Mu Epsilon, which jointly meets with the Math Club and is part of all of the activities, is an Honorary section of the Math Club. Pi Mu Epsilon has certain requirements and application process to become a member, and each year new members are inducted in the spring.

 

 

Upcoming Math Club Officers (2009-2010)

Math Club President: Josh Cain        Pi Mu Epsilon President: Josh Craven

Vice President: Megan Miller

Treasurer: Matt Magner

Secretary: Charlie Suer

Faculty Advisor: Muhammad Usman, PhD

 

Math Club Officers (08-09)

Math Club President: Danielle Carleton        Pi Mu Epsilon President: David Aaby

Vice President: Megan Johns

Secretaries: Megan Miller & Jenny Diemunsch

Treasurer: Shelley Leber

Faculty Advisor: Muhammad Usman, PhD

 

 

Upcoming Events:

Spring Meeting of the Ohio MAA at Bowling Green: April 3rd-4th.
Contact Dr. Diestelkamp for more information.

Interested in joining Pi Mu Epsilon? Contact Dave Aaby or Dr. Hovey.

Thursday, April 17th (Stander Symposium): Integration Bee - Lunch at noon, contest following.
Contact Dr. Busch to register!
 

 

ASFM Problem Solving Competition
Submit your solutions to Dr Usman
Muhammad.Usman@notes.udayton.edu

 

Things to think about!
- Let us know what you want to do with the club! We are open to anything!

 

 

Meeting Agendas:

09-02-2008
Our opening meeting of the year consisted of an explanation of Math Club and Pi Mu Epsilon. We all introduced ourselves, so we could begin a new year with strong relationships. We discussed future events, what to look forward to in the year, and how each member can be a part of it all. The remaining time was spent doing mixers and icebreakers to meet and re-meet each other.

9-21-2008
The Math Club Student-Faculty Picnic was a great success! We met at Danielle's house, and enjoyed corn hole, cake, sandwiches, hummus, Frisbee, and conversation. While not everyone was in attendance, many were able to come, and it was a great chance to meet the faculty. Many thanks to all of the faculty support at the picnic!

10-07-2008
We will discuss REUs, what they are, how to find the opportunities, and what some of our own Math Club members (Dave Aaby and Jenny Diemunsch) have experienced through these.
Also, we will be discussing upcoming events - the Putnam Competition & the Alumni Careers Seminar!

11-11-2008
After having our yearbook pictures taken, we discussed the High School Math contest - which will be in the spring. We signed up to write problems, and discussed tee-shirt designs, fund raising, and mailing invitations. This is a huge event for us! We have a lot of work, but with everyone's help, this is sure to be a success!

2-4-2009
Dr. Usman discussed his research interests and how he got started in math. We also discussed the HS Math Contest.

2-26-2009
Dr. Kimberly K??? from Central State visited to tell us about her doctoral work. She studied robotics, and how to improve current robotics systems.

3-14-2009
High School Math Contest! What a HUGE success! With a tie for 3rd place, our winning teams came from Fairmont (first) and Carroll (2nd and 3rd). Congratulations to all of the teams! And a huge thanks to our volunteers and sponsors!

3-31-2009
After electing officers for next year, we watched an intense episode of NUMB3RS. Congratulations to our new leaders of Math Club & Pi Mu Epsilon!

 

Important Updates, Links, & Information!
- http://campus.udayton.edu/~mathdept/
- Interested in tutoring? Contact Megan Johns!
- Check out the SMART program: http://www.asee.org/fellowships/smart/
- Putnam: Main Information
                Archived Problems
- Grad school tips! http://www.maa.org/students/gradschool.pdf

 

Check out these REUs:
 - Undergraduate Research: http://www.ams.org/employment/reu.html
- U.S. Department of Defense/Washington Headquarters Services
- Boston University
- Northern Kentucky University and the University of Cincinnati
- Ohio Wesleyan University
- UCLA - IPAM
- Institute for Advanced Study - Princeton
- Carleton College
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Potential Conferences:
- Rose Hulman


 

Questions? Contact us at UDmathclub@gmail.com