Mathematics & Statistics Activities

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics of the University of South Alabama is excited to offer several recurring activities for our students and community.

Alabama Statewide Math Contest

What?
- A free half day of activities for girls grades 5th through 8th, on the South Alabama campus, including fun math workshops led by women mathematicians, snacks, lunch, a T-shirt and a goodie bag.
Who?
- 5th-8th grade girls
Contacts:
- Dr. Elena Pavelescu <elenapavelescu@southalabama.edu>

What?
- A biweekly meetup organized by math faculty for students interested in recreational mathematics, exam prep (GRE subject exam), and career development.
When?
- Alternating Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm
Who?
- South students
Contacts:
- Dr. Steven Clontz <sclontz@southalabama.edu>

Who?
- Advanced 7th-8th grade students
- 9th-12th grade students
- South students (playtesters, volunteers)
When?
- TBA
Contacts:
- Dr. Steven Clontz <sclontz@southalabama.edu>

What?
- The Mobile Mathematics Circle is a weekly gathering of students of high school and middle school age guided by professional mathematicians. It is designed for students who enjoy math and want the challenge of exciting problems that are normally outside the school curriculum.
Who?
- 5th-12th grade students
When?
- Mondays 7-8 pm in MPSB 140.
Contact:
- Dr. Elena Pavelescu <elenapavelescu@southalabama.edu>

What?
- A summer mathematics enrichment and mentoring program for middle school students.
Who?
- Campers are rising 7th-9th grade students.
- TAs are high school students.
- College Assistants are South students.
When?
- May/June 2024.
Contacts:
- Dr. Joanna Furno <jfurno@southalabama.edu>

Who?
- South students/faculty
Contacts:
- Mr. Jamie Adams <adams@southalabama.edu>
- Dr. Steven Clontz <sclontz@southalabama.edu>

Who?
- South students
What?
- The preeminent mathematics competition for undergraduate college students in the United States and Canada. The competition consists of two 3-hour sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. During each session, participants work individually on six challenging mathematical problems.
When?
- The Putnam Competition takes place annually on the first Saturday of December.
- Practice sessions will be held either Mon/Wed/Fri (to be determined) 2:30-4:00pm during Fall 2023
Contact:
- Dr. Andrei Pavelescu <andreipavelescu@southalabama.edu>

For general inquiries from the community, contact the Outreach committee chair Dr. Steven Clontz <sclontz@southalabama.edu>.

For general inquiries from South students, contact the Student Affairs committee chair Dr. Mark Colarusso <mcolarusso@southalabama.edu>.