Students Inducted into the College’s New Math Honor Society

The College of Coastal Georgia’s chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon Math Honor Society—the Georgia Theta Chapter—recently inducted its first student members. Kappa Mu Epsilon (KME) is a specialized honor society in mathematics that was founded in 1931 to promote the interest of mathematics among undergraduate students. The organization has over 80,000 members in about 150 chapters in 35 states, and can be found at colleges and universities that offer a strong mathematics major.

The first members of the College’s Georgia Theta Chapter are Kaelyn Tyler, Mallory Boyd, Garrett Moseley, Monique Deschenes, Marianela Landi, Alexus Thomas, Darius Hammond, Dylan Morgan, Ben Huynh, Travis Simmons, Kayla Russo, and Justin Gartzen.

The induction ceremony was held in Stembler Theatre and was virtually hosted by Kappa Mu Epsilon National Treasurer and Georgia Theta Installing Officer Dr. David Dempsey. During the ceremony, chapter officers explained the purpose of the honor society, the meaning of the KME crest, and were given their charge as officers. Inductees signed their name to be a part of the honor society and were then recognized as new members. To commemorate the occasion, students received a pin and a certificate. After the ceremony, Dempsey gave a math talk on the history of math functions and how it has evolved over time.

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. Aaron Yeager serves as the faculty sponsor and corresponding secretary for the College’s chapter. He considers having a chapter of KME at the College a great honor for both the college and students.

“To host the chapter, we had to apply and then be voted on by their national officers,” Yeager said. “The society’s willingness to accept our application is a testament that our college, department, and students are making significant progress towards promoting mathematics and its surrounding sciences.”

KME provides opportunities for students to be recognized for their academic success. The honor society hosts regional and national conferences, where students can connect with members from across the nation, present their undergraduate research, and learn more about mathematics’ role in society, Yeager said. KME also has an undergraduate journal, The Pentagon, that publishes members’ research.

Students interested in math also have the opportunity to join the College’s Math and Data Science Club. The club provides opportunities for students to give presentations, engage with faculty outside of the classroom, and meet professionals in the math and data science fields from across the country.