Math & Science Clubs

MU ALPHA SIGMA CHI
(Math and Science Club)

The Math and Science Club of Cowley College will seek to promote student interest in the disciplines of mathematics and science and to enrich learning opportunities in mathematics and science throughout the college and community through extra curricular activities.

The Math and Science Club will endeavor to:

• Conduct bimonthly meetings
• Sponsor one or more mathematics and/or science related field trips or projects per semester.
• Assist the Natural Science Department in recruiting students to major in fields related to mathematics and the sciences.
• Retain a membership of 20-25 members.
• Look for mathematics and science related service opportunities within the community.
• Help the Natural Science Department with Math and Science Day, Technology Day, Career day, etc.
• Submit names to Mu Alpha Theta of qualified math students for membership into that organization.

Laser Quest Field Trip

Mu Alpha Sigma Chi joined the Ambassadors and CCF for a trip to Wichita to Laser Quest and after working up an appetite enjoyed a Chinese Buffet.

MU ALPHA SIGMA CHI
Bridge Design Contest Winners

March 1 - April 15, using resources provided by the West Point Academy, Cowley College Math & Science Club sponsored a "local bridge design contest".

The Cowley College students submitting the lowest cost load baring designs during the duration of the contest were eligible for the prizes as well as (and maybe more important) Bragging Rights.

There were 28 entries; the winning results are as follows:
The dollar amount signifies the cost load of the design.

• 1st Place - Jared Brown ($179478.89) won a Cowley Hooded Sweat Shirt and 8 Gig Flash drive
• 2nd Place-  Adam Brayboy, ($181625.19) won a long sleeved Cowley T-shirt and a 1 Gig Flash drive
• 3rd Place - Keoki Waipa ($183023.98) won a Cowley T-shirt
• 4th Place - Lea Nguyen ($185024.39) won a Cowley Tote-bag
• 5th Place - Troy Hutson ($188255.39) won a 1 Gig Flash drive

Cowley Pi Day Raises $180

As part of national Pi Day, Cowley College’s Mu Alpha Sigma Chi raised $180 during its annual Pi Day.

Pictured are Jason O’Toole, director of student support services and talent search, and Todd Shepherd, chairman of Cowley’s Social Science Department, received a pie in the face as they had the most points in the voting.

Voting was done by placing coins in contestant’s jars. The coins counted as positive votes, with pennies counting as one point, nickels as five points, dimes as 10 points, and quarters as 25 points. All paper cash was worth the face value in negative points.

O’Toole finished as the champion with a positive 4,450 points, while Shepherd was second with a positive 3,316 points.

Other Cowley employees involved in the voting were Shayla McDonald (1,177 points), Sue Saia (655 points), Vince DeGrado (316 points), Cathy Hendricks (92 points) and Greg Nichols (negative 4,097 points).

In mathematics, Pi serves as the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi is a transcendental number, meaning it will repeat indefinitely without ever appearing exactly the same; however, Pi is usually calculated to 3 digits, 3.14. Therefore, Pi day is celebrated on March 14.

Mu Alpha Theta inducts new members
Press Release

On February 26, 2008 a ceremony was held to induct 33 new members.

Attending the induction, pictured left to right are: Nick Hilton, Christine Lehman, Shayla Roebuck, Elizabeth Smith, Annette Zimmerman, Crystal Huffman and Richard Gould.

Sue Saia, VP of Student Affairs at Cowley was the speaker. April Nittler and Scott Layton, co-sponsors hosted the event.

Membership in Mu Alpha Theta is an asset to a student's record and resume. It is a way to recognize capable math students, as well as to enhance the mathematics instruction of the institution.

Mu Alpha Theta inductees automatically become members of Math and Science Club, Mu Alpha Sigma Chi.

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Online Membership Application

MU ALPHA THETA

Mu Alpha Theta () is a national community college mathematics club. It's major purpose is to promote greater interest in mathematics and give recognition for excellence in mathematics performance by community college students. Membership in Mu Alpha Theta is limited to those students who have excelled in mathematics and met the minimum standard for membership.

Membership in Mu Alpha Theta is an asset to a student's record and resume. It is a way to recognize capable math students, as well as to enhance the mathematics instruction of the institution. In addition , when you join , you will automatically become a member of , the Cowley Math & Science Club, however you are under no obligation to be an active member of Math & Science Club.

In order to cover membership dues and initiation fees, there is a one-time membership fee of $35.00.

If you have questions regarding membership in , please contact April Nittler or Scott Layton at (620) 441-5210. Membership in this organization is truly an honor!