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MATH 440 Time Change

September 23, 2015

Math students: I’ve had a request to move the time of Math 440 Topology in the spring due to conflicts for people who want to take the class. I’m considering the times listed below. If you are planning to take the class but CANNOT take it at any or all of the times listed, please […]

Graduate Reception

May 6, 2015

Mathematics and Computer Science graduates and faculty, With a significant chance of inclement weather and the plans announced earlier today to hold two ceremonies if necessary, it has become necessary for us to also have a back up plan for our reception. A university decision about the time for graduation(s) will be made by 5pm […]

Mathematical biology colloquium

September 9, 2014

Thursday, September 11 at 3:30 in VH1224, Ali Berens from Iowa State University’s Computational Biology program will be here to present her research on Caste Determination Across Social Insects: An Interdisciplinary Approach. (abstract below)   Ali is also happy to meet with students about Iowa State’s Computational Biology program after her talk. Again, the talk is Thursday […]

Actuarial Science Careers Presentation

September 8, 2014

The actuarial profession is consistently ranked as a top-rated job (http://www.beanactuary.com/about/best_job.cfm).  Most practicing actuaries today have a degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance or Economics.  The Actuarial Science minor consists of the coursework needed to pursue this profession. Molly Dieckman and Lee Jones are Truman alumni working as Actuarial Analysts for Towers Watson in St. Louis.  Towers Watson is […]

Actuarial Science and Buck Consultants

February 25, 2014

The Actuarial profession is consistently ranked as a top-rated job(http://www.beanactuary.com/about/best_job.cfm). Most practicing actuaries today have a degree in Math, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance or Economics. The Actuarial Science Minor consists of the coursework needed to pursue this profession. Presented by Graham Royer & Chandra Miller Buck Consultants Thursday, March 6, 3:30 VH 1000 […]

Actuarial Science News:

January 24, 2014

Congratulations to Jancee Jarman, Kyle Carmody, Brad Gerling, Molly Dieckman & Eric Volstromer for recently passing Actuarial Exam 1/P. Congratulations to Waymond Johnson for accepting a position as an Actuary and to Jancee Jarman for accepting a summer Actuarial Internship, both will be at Towers Watson in St. Louis.

MAA Poker Tournament

November 15, 2013

The student chapter of the Math Association of America is hosting a poker tournament at 5:30pm Friday November 15th in the VH common area.  Entry is free, and there will be prizes for the top placing players.  All math, cs, stat, and related majors are invited to come and bring friends.  Food will be provided.

KJUG Meeting Monday November 4th

October 24, 2013

The October KJUG is moved to Monday November 4th from 7-8pm. We’ll meet in the Math/CS computer lab (nerdery) and move from there to a classroom. The topics will be “HTML5 Canvas with KineticJS” and “Ruby Programing!”

Lunch with Professors Monday October 7th, 11:30am-1:30pm VH2151

October 4, 2013

Get to know Math/CS professors and students better at Lunch with Profs! Come and go as you please! Bring Your Own Lunch! Monday, October 7th in the VH2151 Conference Room.

Bonfire at the farm Saturday Sept 14th

September 6, 2013

The annual bonfire hosted by Kappa Mu Epsilon will be at the University Farm Saturday September 14th from 6-8pm. Hotdogs, s’mores, and hot chocolate will be provided. Bring a snack or drink to share if you wish. All math and computer science students and faculty are encouraged to attend. Everyone is encouraged to RSVP via […]