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. Daniel Scofield.

Association for Women in Mathematics: Francis Marion Student Chapter

AWM Meeting

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

FM UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS CONFERENCE

Math Students Present Research

The 2026 Francis Marion Undergraduate Mathematics Conference will be held
Friday, April 17, 2026

featuring undergraduate presentations, Math Jeopardy! and a plenary address delivered by:
Dr. Amanda Mangum, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Converse University
entitled:
“From Disease Diagnosis to Meeting Community Needs: Solving Real-World Problems with Data Science.”

 

The conference will be held in Chapman Auditorium in the McNair Science Building.
Conference check-in begins at 1pm.
The conference is FREE and open to the public. Please register for the conference if you plan to attend at the link below. If you are an undergraduate who would like to present their research, you can submit your title and abstract when you register.

 

Abstracts will be accepted until 5pm on Friday April 10, 2026.

 

For more information, contact Conference Director, Dr. Kevin LoPresto.

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 2, 2025.

Questions should be directed to Mrs. Savannah Khilji, the Mathematics Administrative Assistant.

AP Calculus and AP Precalculus Review

Each Spring, the math department hosts local high school students to help them prepare for the AP Calculus and AP Precalculus exams. Teachers interested in participating should contact the AP Review Coordinator Dr. Kevin LoPresto with questions.

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. 

MATH DEPARTMENT EVENTS

Fall 2026 Events September 17 at 3:45PM, LSF L407B: Math Club- An Invitation to Topology with Dr. Aranda September 24 at 4:30pm, LSF L407B: AWM- Bracelets/Papel Picado October 1 at 5:30PM, Thomason Auditorium: KME Induction October 7 at 3:45pm,LSF L407B: Math Club-Math Jeopardy practice October 14 at 4:30pm, LSF L407A: AWM- Making T-Shirts October 15 at 2:10pm, HC 120: Dr. M. Brauss talk on research/undergraduate research October 22, CCU: Math Club Math Jeopardy Trip October 28 at 3:45pm, LSF L407A: Math Club- Voting with Dr. DART October 30—November 3: NYC trip to National Museum of Mathematics November 19-20, Myrtle Beach: SCCTM November 23 at 4:30pm, LSF L407B: AWM-Friendsgiving/Fractal Snowflakes December 3 at 4:30pm, LSF407B : AWM- Book Club meeting for Flatland