Students Take Annual Putnam Examination
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2009
Three Westminster College mathematics students participated in the 70th annual Putnam Examination held Dec. 5 on campus.
Sponsored locally by Westminster's Mathematics and Computer Science Department, the exam was proctored by Dr. Natacha Fontes-Merz, Westminster assistant professor of mathematics.
The Putnam Exam is a challenging individual mathematical test taken by thousands of undergraduate students in the U.S. and Canada each year. The five highest-ranking individuals are designated Putnam Fellows by the Mathematical Association of America. Test results are expected in late March.
Westminster students who participated this year are:
Stephen Donnel, a junior mathematics major, is a son of Paula Donnel of Evans City and Douglas Donnel of Warner Robins, Ga. He is a graduate of Seneca Valley High School.
Richard Ligo, a sophomore mathematics major, is a son of Jesse and Amy Ligo of Mercer and a graduate of Mercer Area High School.
Aaron Zavora, a junior mathematics and computer science major, is a son of David and Suzanne Zavora of Westmoreland City and a graduate of Norwin High School.
Contact Fontes-Merz at (724) 946-7290 or e-mail fontesnc@westminster.edu for additional information.
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