Pictured: Members of the Association for Women in Math volunteer at OhWOW Silly Science Sunday

The math department boasts several student organizations, serving multiple interests in math.

Actuarial Science Club

The Actuarial Science Club is open to any student with an interest in actuarial science, with the goal of promoting the career of actuarial science while providing students the opportunity to speak with actuaries, obtain internships, and study together for the Actuarial Exams.

In addition to study sessions and speakers, the group also holds some social events and seminars. President Nikitas Missos encouraged interested students to join for great networking opportunities as well as helpful exam prep.

Interested students can sign up through Simplicity or email Nikitas for more information.

Association for Women in Math

The goal of the Association for Women in Math is to encourage women and girls to study and have active careers in the mathematical sciences and to promote equal opportunity and equal treatment of women and girls in the mathematical sciences. The organization is open to any students- you don’t have to be a woman OR a math major!

The group hosts a wide variety of social and educational events throughout the year, such as movie and trivia nights, study sessions, workshops, and speakers. They also actively participate in community outreach opportunities.

President Alyssa Leone states that the organization “ allows you to meet different people with similar values and gives you a strong support system, as well as providing opportunities to give back to the community and develop new skills.”

This semester the group meets every other Wednesday at 6:00pm. You can find out more by following them on Instagram (@ysuawm) or emailing Alyssa.

Pi Mu Epsilon

Pi Mu Epsilon is an Honor Society, dedicated to the promotion of mathematics and recognition of students who successfully pursue mathematical understanding. To do this, among other things, PME gives members opportunities to present their research and other work at PME conferences.

As an honor society, membership is restricted to those who meet eligibility requirements. Undergraduates must have completed at least two semesters of calculus and two additional courses in mathematics at or above the calculus level. Additionally, they must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Graduate students are also invited to join, along with members of the math faculty.

PME occasionally hosts speakers to present on interesting mathematical topics or research. They also help to organize the annual YSU MathFest for high school students and an annual PME Regional Conference. Members also actively participate in other conferences and competitions, such as COMAP.

Students can connect with PME by asking at the math office, emailing President Sean Livingston or advisor Dr. Tom Wakefield.