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Trinity College Fire Fighting Home Robot Contest

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Four students from Mercer Area High School participated in the Trinity College Firefighting Home Robot Competition on April 6th and 7th 2013 in Hartford, CT. Student participants were Ryan Hamilton, Adam Hoge, Benjamin Shaffer, and Rebecca Shaffer.

2013 Kappa Mu Epsilon Induction

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

The 2013 Kappa Mu Epsilon (KME) induction ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 1, 2013; five Westminster College students were inducted.

Mathematics Capstone Poster Session

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Seven mathematics majors recently presented their capstone research at a poster session held on Monday, April 29, 2013 in the McKelvey Campus Center Carlson Atrium.

Mathematics Student Connor MacKenzie Gets Research Paper Accepted for Publication in Mathematics Journal

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Junior Westminster College mathematics major, Connor MacKenzie, was recently notified that one of his mathematics research papers was accepted for publication in the Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications.

Eighteen Mathematics and Computer Science Students Presented Research Results at URAC

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Eighteen mathematics and computer science majors recently presented their 2012-2013 undergraduate research results at the Undergraduate Research and Arts Celebration (URAC) hosted by Westminster College's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning on April 24, 2013.

Capstone Students Take Top Honors at Behrend Conference

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Five Westminster senior computer science majors presented the results of their capstone projects at the 2013 Penn State Behrend Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Mathematics Faculty and Students Attended 2012 MAA Allegheny Mountain Section Meeting

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Several Westminster mathematics faculty and students attended the annual meeting of the Allegheny Mountain Section of the Mathematical Association of America at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on April 5-6, 2013.

Mathematics and Computer Science Annual Spring Recognition and Awards Banquet

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department hosted its annual spring recognition and awards banquet on Thursday, March 14, at 5:00 p.m. in the Witherspoon Lakeview Room.

2013 YSU PME Regional Conference

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

Eleven Westminster students participated in the 15th annual regional Student Paper Meeting hosted by the Ohio XI Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon at Youngstown State University on February 23, 2013. Presenters included mathematics majors Bethany Ekimoff, Christina Erceg, John Griebel, Lisa Kaylor, Andrew Kieffer, Domenic Neely, Daniel Rutkowski, Morgan Swartz, and Emily Walther. Mathematics majors Brandon Mosely and Michael Girata also attended the conference.

Computer Science Associate Professor Discussed Computer Programming Contests During Faculty Forum

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Dr. John Bonomo, associate professor of computer science, presented "There and Back Again" at the Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

AMS-MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings 2013

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Two Westminster students, five Westminster College mathematics professors, and one faculty emerita member recently attended the Joint Mathematics Meetings, the annual conference of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), the two largest mathematical professional organizations in the country. This year's conference, held in San Diego, CA from January 9-12, was attended by over 6,700 mathematicians.

William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College was represented by five students who participated in the 73nd annual William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition on Saturday, December 1, 2012. This year's Westminster's participants included mathematics majors Gregory Clark, Bethany Ekimoff, and Emily Walther.

Students Participate in ACM Programming Contest

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Two teams of Westminster College students participated in the 2012 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) East Central North America Programming Contest Nov. 2-3 at Youngstown State University.

Annual High School Computer Programming Contest Hosted by Mathematics and Computer Science Department

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

Five teams from two area high schools attended this year's Westminster College High School Programming Contest hosted by the Mathematics and Computer Science Department on Monday, October 8, 2012.

2012 Mathematics and Computer Science First-Year Orientation Program

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department hosted a series of workshops known as the "First-year Orientation Program" for incoming mathematics and computer science majors during the first four weeks of the 2012-2013 academic year. During this time, first-year students met weekly over lunch with faculty members and with upper-class mathematics and computer science majors. The program was developed to give new students a quick and informal introduction to each other and to other members of the department.

Faculty Spend Residency in Israel at Western Galilee College

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College faculty members Dr. Carolyn K. Cuff, professor of mathematics, and Dr. Timothy Cuff, associate professor of history, recently returned from Akko, Israel and a one-month residency at Western Galilee College, as part of Westminster College's on-going efforts to build academic connections with Western Galilee College.

Dr. Carolyn Cuff Discussed 'Using Equations and Computer Algebra to Model the 1918 Pandemic' at Faculty Forum

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Carolyn Cuff, Westminster professor of mathematics, presented "A SAGE Approach to Modeling the 1918 Pandemic" at the Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Mathematics Assistant Professor Publishes Book Review

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. David Offner, assistant professor of mathematics, recently published a book review in the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Reviews, a part of the MAA Digital Library.

Three Mathematics Majors Gave Talks at MAA's Annual MathFest

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Mathematics and Computer Science Dept. was represented by three students and a faculty member at the Mathematical Association of America's MathFest celebration held Aug. 2-4 in Madison, WI.

Mathematics Lecturer Attends Technologies in Education Conference

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

James Anthony, Westminster College lecturer of mathematics, attended the Technologies in Education Conference May 16-18, 2012, at the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY.

Council on Undergraduate Research 2012

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Terri Lenox, professor of computer science and chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, gave two presentations at the Conference on Undergraduate Research (CUR) June 23-26, 2012, at the College of New Jersey.

2011-2012 Student Athletes Receive Recognition

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

Kudos to 15 mathematics and computer science student athletes who successfully juggled rigid academic schedules and the demands of participating in one or more varsity sports during the 2011-2012 academic year.

Mathematics Majors Presented Capstone Results

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Six mathematics majors presented their capstone research at poster and oral presentation sessions that were recently held at Westminster College.

Kappa Mu Epsilon Induction Ceremony 2012

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

The 2012 Kappa Mu Epsilon (KME) induction ceremony was held at the Westminster College Field Station on Tuesday, May 1, 2012; ten Westminster College students and one faculty member were inducted. The event was attended by KME members, inductees, and Mathematics and Computer Science faculty.

Eleven Mathematics and Computer Science Students Presented Research Results at URAC

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Eleven mathematics and computer science majors recently presented their 2011-2012 undergraduate research results at the Undergraduate Research and Arts Celebration (URAC), hosted by Westminster College's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, held on April 25, 2012.

Mathematics and Computer Science Department Hosted Scratch Computer Science Workshop for Local Girl Scouts

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Mathematics and Computer Science Department hosted a Scratch computer programming workshop for the Mercer Area Girl Scouts as part of their "Scratch and Sniff" program at the Hoyt Science Center on Saturday, April 15, 2012.

Mathematics Faculty and Students Attended MAA Allegheny Mountain Section Meeting

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Several Westminster mathematics faculty and students attended the annual meeting of the Allegheny Mountain Section of the Mathematical Association of America at West Virginia University on April 13-14, 2012.

Mathematics and Computer Science Alumni Spoke at Job Panel Colloquium

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Mr. Bradley Patton '05 and Mr. Aaron Zavora ‘11 were guest speakers at a job panel colloquium hosted by the Mathematics and Computer Science Department on April 18, 2012, in the Hoyt Science Center.

Mathematics and Computer Science Faculty Presented at Faires Faculty Forum

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Four faculty from Westminster College's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science presented "Enriching Experiences: Research with Undergraduates" at Faires Faculty Forum on Wednesday, April 18, at 11:40 a.m. in McKelvey Campus Center's Sebastian Mueller Theater.

Computer Science Students Take 1st and 2nd Place Honors at Penn State Behrend Conference

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Two Westminster senior computer science majors, Dylan Karas and Tim Matyas, presented the results of their capstone projects at the 2012 Penn State Behrend Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference on Saturday, April 14, 2012.

David King Colloquium: Entrepreneurship in the Sciences

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

David King '91, founder of AmagiSoft, LLC, was the guest speaker at a colloquium hosted by the Mathematics and Computer Science Department on Monday, April 2, 2012, in Hoyt 152. Mr. King's topic was "Entrepreneurship in the Sciences."

Mathematics and Computer Science Faculty Get Mathematics Solution Published

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College Mathematics and Computer Science Department faculty, Dr. John Bonomo, associate professor of computer science, and Dr. David Offner, assistant professor of mathematics, recently co-authored a solution published in the April 2012 issue of Mathematics Magazine, a publication of the Mathematical Association of America.

Trinity College Fire Fighting Home Robot Contest

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. David Shaffer, Westminster associate professor of computer science, recently served as advisor to both Westminster College senior computer science major Timothy Matyas and a Mercer High School team in the construction and programming of firefighting robots. Dr. Shaffer accompanied both groups and their robots to the Trinity College Fire Fighting Home Robot Contest (TCFFHRC) from March 31 to April 1, 2012, in Hartford, CT.

Students and Faculty Participated in National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Two Mathematics and Computer Science Department majors were among the thirty-four Westminster College students who presented their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) held from March 29-April 1, 2012, at Weber State University in Ogden, UT: Coty Hainsey, a senior mathematics major, and Lisa Kaylor, a junior mathematics major.

Cyber Innovation Colloquium

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department hosted a colloquium on cyber innovation on Friday, March 23, 2012, in the Hoyt Science Resources Center. Sue Lampson of Sandia National Laboratories was the guest speaker.

Annual Spring Recognition and Awards Banquet

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department hosted its annual spring recognition and awards banquet on Tuesday, March 20, at 5:00 p.m. in the Witherspoon Lakeview Room.

Computer Science Professor Presented Robotics Research at Faires Faculty Forum

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. David Shaffer, Westminster College associate professor of computer science, presented "Student Research in Machine Learning and Robotics" at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 11:40 a.m. in the McKelvey Campus Center's Sebastian Mueller Theater.

2012 YSU PME Regional Conference

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Seven Westminster students presented at the 14th annual regional Student Paper Meeting hosted by the Ohio XI Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon at Youngstown State University on February 25, 2012. Presenters included mathematics majors Gregory Clark, Emily Dolsak, Coty Hainsey, Rachel Legg, Richard Ligo, Robert Rhodes, and Chelsea Schrock. The students were accompanied by mathematics faculty, Dr. Jeffrey Boerner, Dr. Natacha Fontes-Merz, Dr. David Offner, and Dr. Pamela Richardson. Dr. Barbara Faires, faculty emerita and secretary of the MAA, also attended the conference.

Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College juniors Jenna Huston and Lisa Kaylor participated in the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics Jan. 27-29 in Lincoln, NE.

Joint Mathematics Meetings 2012

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Four Westminster College mathematics professors and one faculty emerita member recently attended the Joint Mathematics Meetings, the annual conference of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), the two largest mathematical professional organizations in the country. This year's conference, held in Boston, MA from January 4-7 had a record attendance of over 7,200 mathematicians.

William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College was represented by five students who participated in the 72nd annual William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition on Saturday, December 3, 2011. This year's Westminster's participants included students Gregory Clark, Coty Hainsey, Connor MacKenzie, Richard Ligo, and Robert Rhodes.

Mathematics Professor Presented at Faires Faculty Forum

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Jeffrey Boerner, Westminster College assistant professor of mathematics, presented "The Mathematical Study of Shape: An Introduction to Topology" at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

NCTM Regional Conference and Exposition

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dr. David Offner, assistant professor of mathematics, and Westminster students Christina Erceg, Coty Hainsey, and Richard Ligo attended the NCTM Regional Conference and Exposition in Atlantic City, NJ on October 19-21, 2011.

Geek Week 2011

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's 8th annual Geek Week was held from October 31 - November 4, 2011, in the Hoyt Science Center. Geek Week is a week-long competition designed to challenge students' knowledge of the sciences. Students Haley Gabor and Jack Taylor were organizers of the event.

Students Participated in ACM Programming Contest

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Two teams of Westminster College students participated in the 2011 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) East Central North America Programming Contest Oct. 21-22 at Youngstown State University.

Westminster College High School Programming Contest

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Nine teams from three area high schools attended this year's Westminster College High School Programming Contest. The contest was hosted by the Mathematics and Computer Science Department in conjunction with the campus Admissions Office.

Mathematics and Computer Science First-Year Orientation Program

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Math and CS Orientation Program is a series of workshops for incoming math and computer science majors. First year students met weekly over lunch with faculty members and upper-class math majors for the first seven weeks of the semester. The program gave new students a quick and informal introduction to each other and to other members of the department.

Computer Science Professor Presented at Workshop and Conference

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Terri Lenox, Westminster College associate professor of computer science, recently presented at a workshop in New York and a conference in North Carolina.

Map Coloring Colloquium

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Wallace Growney '61 was the guest speaker at a colloquium hosted by the Mathematics and Computer Science Dept. on October 14, 2011. The colloquium was well attended by students, faculty, and alumni.

Mathematics Faculty and Student Participated in MathFest; Student Earned Presentation Award

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Four Westminster College mathematics faculty and a mathematics major participated in the Mathematical Association of America's (MAA) MathFest Aug. 4-6 at the Lexington (Ky.) Convention Center.