Mathematics is everywhere—not just in classrooms, textbooks, and calculators. The Âé¶¹Ó³» Department of Mathematics offers numerous opportunities to explore mathematics beyond the classroom. What interests you?
Good people and good food: The Department celebrates Pi Day in the spring and Integral Day in the fall.
Outreach: Help us organize or run the Challenge 24 Competition or the MATHCOUNTS Chapter Contest for middle school (and some elementary school) students.
Problem solving: Check out three Math Contests for SBU Students and our Bona's Bonus Problems.
Puzzles, projects, games: Our Math Club has something for everyone!
Seaway Section Math Conferences: The (MAA) has 29 geographic sections. Âé¶¹Ó³» belongs to the , which includes parts of New York, Ontario, and Quebec. The Seaway Section has two annual professional meetings, one in the spring and one in the fall, each hosted by a school in the section. These two-day conferences are attended by faculty and students from across the section and feature a banquet, fascinating talks, and a student poster session. Bonaventure math faculty regularly attend these meetings and students are encouraged to join us!
Student distinctions: Students may distinguish themselves by earning the Myra J. Reed Mathematics Award or membership in Pi Mu Epsilon, the Mathematics Honor Society.