GO BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Group of math majors

The Department of Mathematics believes that some of the best mathematics is discovered outside of the classroom. The Department sponsors activities and events each year to promote real world learning and inquiry. They are:

MATH CLUB

During  the fall and spring semesters, Math Club generally meets twice a month for talks and recreational math activities. In addition, there are several opportunities throughout the year to travel  and connect with the wider math community.

For more information, see Math Club Advisor Dr. Jordan Kirby.

Upcoming Meetings

February 4, 2025 at 5pm in LSF L407B

FM UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS CONFERENCE

Math Students Present Research

2025 Francis Marion Undergraduate Mathematics Conference

The Department of Mathematics at Francis Marion University is proud to host on Friday, April 11, 2025
The 2025 Francis Marion Undergraduate Mathematics Conference
in which undergraduate students are invited to present their research and play Math Jeopardy!
from 1:00  to 4:30p.m.
featuring
A Plenary Address
delivered by Dr. Lakeshia Legette Jones
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Interim Chair of the Mathematics Department, Clark Atlanta University
at 4:30 p.m.
The conference will be followed by the MAA-SE State Dinner of South Carolina.
For more information, contact Conference Director, Dr. Kevin LoPresto.

Conference Registration

2025 Conference Registration

Registration Deadline: April 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Register Here

MATH IN INDUSTRY SPEAKER SERIES

This series brings speakers in diverse industries that use mathematics in their professions to speak about their work and hold a Q&A dinner with interested students.  For Q&A dinner reservations, email Dr. Ivan Dungan. Funded by a FMU PEAK Grant. 

PEE-DEE REGIONAL HIGH-SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TOURNAMENT

Students on stage at FMU Math Tournament

The George E. Schnibben High-School Mathematics Tournament was held  December 3, 2024.

Questions should be directed to Mrs. Maria McCormick, the Mathematics Administrative Assistant.

KAPPA MU EPSILON: MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY

Kappa Mu Epsilon Inductees 2023

 South Carolina Epsilon Chapter

Kappa Mu Epsilon is an honor society in mathematics whose purpose is promoting mathematics among undergraduates. Students of mathematics or related disciplines who are of academic distinction and have achieved professional and scholastic merit are eligible for membership. Francis Marion’s chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon, the South Carolina Epsilon Chapter, was established in March 2005. 

Association for Women in Mathematics: Francis Marion Student Chapter

The national chapter of the Association of Women in Mathematics granted Francis Marion University a Student Chapter in Fall 2023. TThe purpose of the Association for Women in Mathematics is to create a community in which women and girls can thrive in their mathematical endeavors and to promote equitable opportunity and gender-inclusivity across the mathematical sciences. The FM student chapter has monthly activities and outreach to support this mission. For more information, contact Dr. Nicole Panza

MATH DEPARTMENT EVENTS

Upcoming Spring Events

Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics

Virtually attend the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics, an undergraduate math conference dedicated to women. Students will have opportunities to meet other women who share their interests in the mathematical sciences. This is also an opportunities to share any research and listen to research done by fellow undergraduates. Contact Dr. Panza if you are interested in attending. Registration occurs during the first week of October.

January 31-February 2, 2025

Math Jeopardy at Coastal Carolina

Compete in a friendly match of Math Jeopardy and network with students from Coastal Carolina University.

February 11, 2025

MAA Southeastern Section Spring Meeting

Attend the sectional meeting at High Point University. Compete in Math Jeopardy, participate in the Undergraduate Treasure Hunt, attend talks given by students and faculty, and network with fellow undergraduate math students from other institutions.

February 27- March 1, 2025

Francis Marion Undergraduate Mathematics Conference

Attend student talks to hear about their mathematics research. See Dr. LoPresto for more information.

April 11, 2025