Math & Science Clubs
at the Mulvane Center

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.

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

2007-08 Math & Science Club
(Mulvane Center )

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	Uwe Conrad	Sponsor

Online Membership Application

Sara Wesbrooks, Dean of North Campuses delivers a pie to Melissa Trueblood, Administrative Assistant during the Pi-Day fundraiser ceremonies at the North Campuses. $131.87 was raised. The other nominees were: Dennis Ramey, Don Williamson, Rachel Bates, and Sarah Wesbrooks. (Sarah came in second). Melissa was presented a pie specially prepared and delivered by the Dean of North Campuses (Sarah Wesbrooks). Sarah made a whipped cream, caramel with red sprinkles pie.  

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 (620) 441-5208 or Scott Layton (620) 441-5331. Membership in this organization is truly an honor!

Induction

Mu Alpha Theta inducts 62 new members

Cowley College’s Mu Alpha Theta inducted 62 new members during a ceremony held in the Earle N. Wright Community Room on Tuesday, February 20, 2007.

The new members in Cowley’s Mu Alpha Theta are, Jeffery Albright, Steven Arebalo, Ashley Arnold, Deborah Baker, Jessica Ball, Shymone Bandasack, Lindsey Binford, Derek Bowman, Brianna Branine, Douglas Buchanan, Victoria Cannady, Mallory Carroll, Heather Davis, Samantha Doffing, Krystle Doffing, Laura Durham, Nicole Ferguson, Matthew Gumfory, Galen Hamilton, Ashley Heptig, Brogan Hiatt, Melissa Hudson, Courtney Hull, Candace Jackson, Letitia Karim, Lisa Kill, Travis Kill, Ryan Knight, Chansi Long, Emilie Mangus, Laken Mapel, John McDonald, Megan Merchant, Vi Nguyen, Tara Parks, Angel Perryman, Jolene Pierson, Melisandre Pope, Melanie Pratt, Barnabas Ray, Judith Reyes, Elysia Schooler, Elliott Smith, Tabitha Smith, Jordan Stephenson, Elisha Swope, Rachel Swope, Kristine Thompson, Jimmie Trosclair, Chelsea Vaughn, Keoki Waipa, Stephanie Walcher, Jennifer Waldorf, Nicole Webster, Stacy Wedel-Bryant, Matthew Westenfeld, Zachary Whitener, Adam Wiley, Amy Williams, Wesley Wilson, Andrew Ybarra, and Tyler Yung.

Pictured are 20 of the new Mu Alpha Theta members along with Cowley's Math and Science club sponsors from the Ark City Campus, April Nittler and Scott Layton.