Announcements

MAA Math competition:

The MAA math competition is being held at IUPUI this year. This is an undergraduate level Indiana-wide competition among colleges that attend. Teams of up to 3 try to solve 7 problems in 2 hours. The problems are of moderate difficulty, and some are accessible to freshman, while some cover advanced topics such as linear and abstract algebra. We're looking for people to participate (Keep in mind, we probably can send multiple teams if need be) so send us an email at PurdueMathClub (at) gmail.com if you're interested, or want to learn more. If you're not sure you can do all the problems, you can ask to be put on a team with other more advanced students if we are able to send multiple teams. You can find last year's problems here: http://www.ipfw.edu/math/INMAA/ICMC/icmc2008.pdf for a taste of what the problems may be like.

MAA competition talks

If you're interested in giving a 20 minute undergradulate level talk at the MAA competition, you can fill out the form here. Although originally intended for presenting undergraduate research, they also usually accept talks on topics of mathematical interest, such as the "Matrix Voting" talk given earlier this semester by Nate Orlow. For questions, check the page http://www.ipfw.edu/math/INMAA/meetings/Spring09/callspring09-open.htm

Halfway through the Semester

We have already had a few student talks, and Dan's problem solving sessions have gone under way. recently, we had a faculty talk by Professor Wagstaff. Feel free to come up to the Math Club office on weekday afteroons (MA 703) to hang out. It's a great way to meet people while doing homework or studying. If you want to be updated on what we're doing, send an email to PurdueMathClub (at) gmail.com saying you want join the Math Club mailing list. You can also check on the Math Club door if you're not on the mailing list, as we keep a list of events there.

Change is Coming to the Math Club

January 27, 2009

Things are happening for the new semester here in the Math Club. We have great plans for the up and coming semester, starting with the Spring Callout (spacetime location TBA). Several professors and officers of the club have also volunteered to give various talks on different fields of mathematics. Also, a tutoring program will be offered this semester; anyone who would like help with any kind of math class is welcome to drop by the Math Club room (MA 703). If you are interested in tutoring others, send an e-mail to PurdueMathClub@gmail.com (soon to be mathclub@math.purdue.edu). Finally, a problem solving seminar involving challenging problems from all over mathematics will be offered every week. Problems will be supplied (but you can bring your own if wish) and discussed during each seminar. All are encouraged to come, no matter the mathematical ability.

More information on when/where for events will be posted as soon as they are available. Until then, stop by the Math Club room (MA 703) in the math building and join in on the craziness! We have pop and (hopefully soon) candy available for sale. It's an excellent place to sit around and relax when in between classes or winding down afterwards (and keeps you out of the cold).


Upcoming Events:

Stay tuned for unpcoming events for spring 2009!


Regularly Scheduled Meetings:

Regularly scheduled meetings are in the works. For now, just come on up to MA703 and hang out.

Everyone, member or not, is welcome to join our meetings.


Ordering t-shirts:

Please contact drasin@math.purdue.edu if your interested in ordering t-shirts or sweaters.


E-mail List:

Email us at PurdueMathClub@gmail.com (soon to be mathclub@math.purdue.edu) if you would like to be put on our e-mail list. Soon we will be putting out a Math Club newsletter, let us know if you have something you would like to contribute!

Events:

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