Stevenson University + YOU = Success!
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 25th, 2009
Vallory Shearer, an assistant professor of mathematics at Stevenson University has gone back to school! Mrs. Shearer is completing a certificate program in Distance Education Leadership at the University of Maryland University College. She is already using this knowledge as she serves as the instructor and course developer for the Department of Mathematics’ [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 21st, 2009
On November 18, Stevenson University announced the hiring of Ed Hottle as the new head football coach. SU’s brand new Division III football team will begin intercollegiate play in 2011. Mr. Hottle comes to SU from a coaching position at Gallaudet University. GO MUSTANGS!
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 19th, 2009
Mr. Ray Villard of the Space Telescope Science Institute gave a presentation about the Hubble Space Telescope on November 18. Mr. Villard displayed stunning photos from the Hubble and discussed the search for Earth-like planets as well as future space telescope missions. The presentation was sponsored by the Department of Mathematics as part [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 16th, 2009
Students enrolled in freshman seminar participated in the annual Lego Challenge on November 13. Teams of students designed and built a Lego creation that embodied the spirit of Career Architecture. Students had one minute to explain their creation to a panel of judges, led by University President Kevin Manning. Prizes were awarded for [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 8th, 2009
The mathematics honor society Kappa Mu Epsilon will hold its annual fall raffle November 16-20. The grand prize is a netbook computer and first prize is a Wii system. Lots of other prizes will be given away as well. Watch for KME members with tickets and ticket sales around campus. Proceeds from [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 5th, 2009
Eileen McGraw, Associate Professor of Mathematics, gave a hands-on workshop on using Star Logo during the Expanding Your Horizons 2009 event. The photo captures one of the interesting patterns made by the middle school girls.
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 1st, 2009
Over 170 middle school girls attended “Expanding Your Horizons”, a science and math career discovery day for middle school girls that was held at Stevenson University on October 3, 2009. Girls met with female science and math professionals to learn about careers in the sciences and engage in hands-on activities. The Department [...]