N.C. State University SIAM Student Chapter

Incoming 2008-09 Officers

Anne Costolanski - President

Dave Mokrauer - Vice-President

Francesca Reale-Levis - Treasurer

Christian Oxendine - Secretary

Rob Stapleton - Webmaster

Congratulations to Brandy Benedict for receiving a $500 SIAM travel award to attend the SIAM Annual Meeting in San Diego this July. By attending the annual meeting, Brandy was able to participate in “Student Day” in which she interacted with other SIAM student chapters and affiliates, shared information about our chapter with others, and learned about activity and leadership opportunities.

SIAM logo travel mugs are available! They are $8 each; see Anne Costolanski.

Upcoming Events

To be announced shortly...

2008-2009 NCSU Student SIAM Officers

Anne Costolanski President	Dave Mokrauer Vice-President	Christina Oxendine Secretary	Francesca Reale-Levis Treasurer
	Dr. Michael Shearer Faculty Advisor	Dr. Ralph Smith Faculty Advisor

What are the goals of SIAM at the national/international level?

• Advance the application of mathematics and computational science to engineering, industry, science, and society;
• Promote research that will lead to effective new mathematical and computational methods and techniques for science, engineering, industry, and society;
• Provide media for the exchange of information and ideas among mathematicians, engineers, and scientists.

What does the NCSU student chapter do?

We provide a forum in which students at NCSU can pursue math research focused on applications in science and industry. Additionally, we facilitate interactions between students, faculty, and SIAM through official SIAM activities of the chapter.

Why should I join SIAM?

· Membership (local & national) is free for students!

· A subscription to SIAM News and electronic SIAM Review is included.

· You get a 30% discount on all SIAM books, and an 80% discount on up to four SIAM journals.

· Discounts on SIAM conferences and workshops are also available for members.

· There are opportunities for travel funding.

· You can network with peers, faculty, and professionals, to help discover and achieve your career goals.

· Membership is a great resume builder.

That sounds great…how do I join? Go to http://www.siam.org/membership/individual/free.php

Links of interest

· SIAM main page

· List of members in our chapter

· Other SIAM student chapters

· NCSU math department

· MGSA – NCSU Math Graduate Student Association

General Contact Information

North Carolina State University
Department of Mathematics
Box 8205
Raleigh, NC 27695-8205
Phone: 919-515-2382
Fax: 919-513-7336

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