Mathematics

Math Club

Events for 2009-2010

  • Departmental Ice Cream Party - Wednesday, September 9
  • First Math Club meeting, September 13, 7pm, Carver 340 - We will set a regular meeting time and elect officers.  If you want to join, but you cannot attend this meeting, contact Lynnette Snyder.
  • Summer Research Symposium, September 30, 6-8pm, Jordan Lecture Hall and Carver Atrium - Students will present results from their summer research programs and projects and discuss their experiences.
  • Iowa Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC) - University of Iowa, Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18 - You must register with Murphy Waggoner, Carver 339, murphy.waggoner@simpson.edu, before October 2.
  • Actuary from AEGON, October 20, 1pm - An actuary from the insurance company AEGON will give a presentation about the field of Actuarial Science and discuss internships at his company.
  • Math Day, Saturday, November 14 - Meet mathematics alumni and hear about how they are using their math majors.
  • Putnam Exam, Saturday, December 5 - You must register with Murphy Waggoner, Carver 339, murphy.waggoner@simpson.edu, before October 7.
  • Decorate Carver Science Center for the holidays - December
  • Holiday dessert party for the Division of Natural Sciences - December
  • Mathematical Contest in Modeling/Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (MCM/ICM) - Thursday to Monday, February 18-22
  • Midwest Undergraduate Mathematics Symposium (MUMS), Simpson College, Friday and Saturday, early April

Math Club Officers for 2009-2010

President - Lynnette Snyder
Vice-President/Public Relations - Blaise Mikels
Secretary - Emily Wagoner
Treasurer - Dani Peterson

Math Club Constitution

Minutes of Math Club Meetings

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Officers for 2008-2009

President - Lynnette Snyder
Vice-President/Public Relations - Michelle Lingscheit 
Secretary - Emily Wagoner

Events for 2008-2009

  • Departmental Ice Cream Party - Wednesday, September 3
  • First meeting, officer elections, September 10, 6:00pm, Carver 340
  • Putnam Exam - Saturday, December 6
  • Midwest Mathematical Modeling Competition (MMMC) - University of Iowa, Saturday and Sunday, October 25-26
  • Math Day - Saturday, November 8.  Meet mathematics alumni and hear about how they are using their math majors.
  • Decorate Carver Science Center for the holidays - December
  • Holiday dessert party for the Division of Natural Sciences - December
  • Mathematical Contest in Modeling/Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (MCM/ICM) - Thursday to Monday, February 5-9
  • Midwest Undergraduate Mathematics Symposium (MUMS) - Friday and Saturday, April 3-4

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Officers for 2007-2008

President - Lynnette Snyder
Vice-President/Public Relations - Tracy Robson 
Secretary - Michelle Lingscheit

Events for 2007-2008

  • Departmental Ice Cream Social, September 5
  • First Meeting, officer elections, September 12
  • Meeting, Monday, October 1, 7 pm, Carver 340
  • Homecoming Party with alums at Dr. Spellerberg's, October 6
  • Pi Mu Epsilong Regional Undergraduate Mathematics Conference - Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4.  Trip to St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin.
  • Putnam Competition - Saturday, December 1.  This national competition is administered by the Mathematical Association of America, but you take the exam here at Simpson.
  • Mathematics Day - Saturday, December 1.  Meet mathematics alumni and hear about how they are using the math majors in the work place.
  • Decorate Carver Science Center for the holidays - early December.
  • Math and Science Day for thrid and fourth grade girls - Saturday, January 19.
  • Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) and Interdisciplinary Conttest in Modeling (ICM) - first weekend in February.  For many years now, this international contest has been a rewarding and memorable experience for our math students.
  • Midwest Undergraduate Mathematics Symposium (MUMS) - Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5.  Regional mathematics symposium hosted by Simpson College.
  • Annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the Mathematical Association of America, Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26.

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Officers for 2006-2007

President - Jean Clipperton 
Vice-President/Public Relations - Tracy Robson
Secretary - Lynnette Snyder 
Social Chair - Casie Schmitt

Events for 2006-2007

  • Homecoming celebration honoring Dr. Sloan and Dr. Dunning, October 14
  • Unveiling of the new Math Club T-shirt design, October 14
  • HiMCM - High School Modeling Contest Workshop for Roosevelt High School Students, October 24
  • Game Night Party!, November 1
  • Vikings-Packers Party at Dr. Spellerberg's house, November 12
  • T-shirts: Finally, the long-awaited Math Club t-shirts!! The design is Dr. Sloan quotes!---the shirts are long-sleeved black or short-sleeved red, with white and yellow writing.
  • Mathematics Day, December 2.
  • Christmas decorating, REU information and Christmas party, Sunday, December 3.
  • Christmas decoration removal, December 14.
  • MCM/ICM Kickoff party
  • Pool Party at Sports Page
  • MUMS

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Officers for 2005-2006

President - Danielle Shelley
Vice-President - Casie Schmitt
Secretary - Jonna Anderson

Last Updated: 9/22/09