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Mathematics, Computer Science & Statistics Department

Organization Pi Mu Epsilon is a mathematical society consisting of chapters at various approved institutions of learning, and affiliate chapters at approved non-academic institutions. Each such chapter derives its existence either directly from the Act of Incorporation of the society, as in the case of the parent chapter, or from a charter granted in accordance with the constitution of the society by virtue of the powers conveyed in the said Act of Incorporation.  The ultimate authority on affairs of the society at large shall rest with the chapters, each chapter having one vote; but the chapters may delegate to the Officers, committees, and conventions of the society authority to deal with questions not specifically relegated to the chapters by this constitution.  Standards for membership are set by the national organization.

Requirements 1.  A minimum of three math courses, two or more of which are from the 200 level or above.  2.  Sophomores need a 3.75 math average with a 3.4 cumulative overall average.  3.  Juniors and seniors need a 3.4 math average with at least a 3.0 overall.  4.  Seniors with more than five math credits need a math average with at least a 3.0 overall.

Pledge "I solemnly promise that I will exert my best efforts to promote true scholarship, particularly in mathematics; And that I will support the objectives of the Pi Mu Epsilon society."

History The Pi Mu Epsilon society was incorporated in 1914 under the laws of the State of New York. This was a sequel to an earlier mathematics club at Syracuse University organized in 1903.  St. Lawrence formed a mathematics club called Alpha Mu Gamma which was open to all interested students of mathematics. In June of 1935 the New York Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon was installed at St. Lawrence as the 30th chapter in the country and the 5th in the state. Dr. O. K. Bates and Professor T. Cook were the two faculty members initiated along with eight students that first year. They met jointly with Alpha Mu Gamma upstairs in Carnegie Hall.  On May 6, 1939, our chapter sponsored the First Annual Mathematics Contest for high school students. Nine schools participated and Ogdensburg won the Pi Mu Epsilon Interscholastic Cup.  In the Spring of 2007, 58 students representing 12 area schools competed in the 63rd Annual Contest  and Canton Central School won the cup.  Click HERE to view the index page and more information and photos of the contests that have been held. The society also sponsors the Pi Mu Epsilon award, given to an outstanding underclass student based on performance in math courses through the sophomore level. Recent winners of this award include Aleks Pornova, Gretchen Koch, Cris Voicu, and Long Dai.

Current Members Seniors - 2008 Jennifer Achtyl Kacey Anderson Jasper Burch Brian Chamberlin Robert Courtney Kristen Ehringer Jared Fostveit Amanda Fuller Jeana Ganskop Evelyn Gatawa Julie Giller Animesh Giri Eloise Hilarides Jeboh Joerg Victor Kai-Rogers Ryan Kimber Alexandra Kusnezov Dennis Lock Monica Marois Jeffrey McAdoo Gabriela Milanova Jennifer Munt Nikolay Naletov Kelly O'Connell Trysia Odorczuk Thomas Reed Jonathan Sauer Tim Schuldt Michael Seaman Kimberly Sikule Matthew Wight Jamie Wolff Juniors - 2009 Stefka Antonova Nathan Basch Rachel Benjamin Dorothy Cao Neil Coutinho Rebecca Gilbert Marcella Hall James Keller Dipesh Mainali Matthew McClelland Oliver O'Sullivan Amanda Pendergrass Wanwisa Promsote Avery Seefeld Letlabike Senaoana Rajiv Shah Richard Torres Mihnea Tudoreanu Yilun Wang Thomas Wopperer Sophomores - 2010 Phoung Le James Perconti Jennifer Porter David Tersegno Marcus Tuttle



 

Motto & Insignia The colors of the society are violet, lavender, and gold. The seal is round, with the design of the pin raised in the center. The words "Pi Mu Epsilon, Incorporated" are inscribed about the edge. The flower is a violet. The shield is divided into four parts. In the upper right hand corner is the design of a violet; in the lower right, a summation sign; in the upper left is an integral sign; and in the lower left, three stars representing society, morality, and scholarship. Just above the shield proper, the pin is represented, and below is the Greek motto: which is "To promote Scholarship and Mathematics"




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