Introduction
Careers for Math Majors
Advice for Planning Your Program
4-Year Planning Sheets
Student Involvement
Faculty

Student Involvement

The department sponsors, supports, and encourages a variety of activities.

1. Math Club: The Math Club has been an organization for all students interested in mathematics. Participating in the social and educational activities of this club is a way to learn more about one another. See Dr. Ferlini for more information.

2. Kappa Mu Epsilon: Keene State College has a chapter of the KME national math honor society. The honor society offers a variety of social, educational and service activities. Election to KME is based on scholarship and participation in department activities. See Dr. Johnson for more information.

3. Putnam Seminar: The Putnam exam is a challenging mathematics exam given nationwide in December to interested college undergraduates. Just as athletes compete against one another on the playing field, talented math students compete to solve stimulating and perplexing questions from the basic undergraduate mathematics curriculum. In this seminar which meets for one hour each week, students and faculty work on problems from previous exams to strengthen their problem-solving abilities and to enjoy some interesting mathematics.

4. Supplemental Instructors and Tutoring: Opportunities to work for pay, gain valuable teaching experience and get a deeper understanding of basic math skills are available for good math students. Positions as tutors, study group leaders, supplemental instructors and undergraduate teaching assistants are open to interested and capable students at all levels. Contact Eileen Phillips for more information.

5. Independent Study and Research: A student with the agreement of a math faculty advisor can pursue an independent study involving mathematical topics of interest which do not appear in the regular course offerings. In particular, the department encourages advanced majors to become involved in the ultimate creative process of mathematics - working on topics associated with unsolved problems.

6. Activities for Future Mathematics Teachers: Opportunities to become involved in professional organizations of mathematics teachers such as the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England, and the New Hampshire Section of Teachers of Mathematics in New England are available for students who are intending to teach mathematics in grades K-12. Activities would include attending conferences, preparing workshops, and serving on committees for the various organizations. Contact Dr. Ferrucci for more information.