Mathematics

Myers named MAA Outstanding Teacher; Covington will serve as section chair

Photos by Phyllis Allison

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Leigh Ann Myers, professor of mathematics at Northwestern State University, was awarded the Outstanding Teacher Award at the 98th meeting of the Louisiana/Mississippi section of the Mathematical Association of America. Myers also currently serves the organization as program chair will coordinate next year’s section meeting, tentatively scheduled to take […]

Area schools compete in Demon Math Classic

NATCHITOCHES –  Northwestern State University’s Department of Mathematics hosted the annual Demon Math Classic, a quiz bowl-style competition for high school students. Seven teams from four high schools participated.

Individual competition winners were Abbas Khamabatti of Bolton High School, first place;  Gergely Szarvas of C.E. Byrd High School, second place, and Jake Scherer of Bolton High […]

Chadick Professorship near fulfillment

NATCHITOCHES – A professorship honoring the memory of Dr. Stan Chadick, a member of the Northwestern State University faculty for 37 years, has almost reached fulfillment, according to faculty in NSU’s Department of Mathematics.

 

Chadick’s colleagues in the department, who established the professorship last year to honor the memory of an outstanding teacher, mentor and friend, […]

Top faculty donor honored

The Northwestern State University Foundation recognized Dr. Leigh Ann Myers, professor of mathematics, as the top faculty donor to the Foundation for her generosity in supporting student scholarships and other endeavors.  Myers, and other supporters, were honored during the annual faculty/staff luncheon.

Math colleagues seek support for Chadick Professorship

Faculty in the Department of Mathematics set a goal to raise $80,000 in contributions that will be matched by $20,000 from the Board of Regents. Income from the endowment will be awarded to a professor in the department who is involved in professional development of K-16 teachers and/or student activities.

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