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Dr. Poiani Inducted as a Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics
The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) inducted Eileen L. Poiani, Ph.D., professor of mathematics, as a Fellow of AWM. This induction is for her sustained commitment to encouraging women and the underrepresented at all educational levels to pursue their study of mathematics. Pictured is Dr. Poiani (left) with Ruth Haas, Ph.D., president of AWM, at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in […]
Professors of Physical Education and Mathematics Collaborate in Conference Session
James Clayton, Ed.D. ’71, associate professor of education; Michael Finetti, Ed.D., assistant professor of education and director of special education programs; Jay Garrels, Ph.D., chair of health & physical education; and Rebecca Conley, Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics; recently presented a workshop at the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Annual Convention in Atlantic City, N.J. […]
Saint Peter’s was well Represented at MathFest 2018
Daniel Gotshall ’20 (pictured left) a mathematics and chemistry major, presented a paper at the Pi Mu Epsilon (National Mathematics Honor Society) conference; Eileen Poiani, Ph.D., special assistant to the president and mathematics professor, is the former national president of Pi Mu Epsilon. Jonathan Rodriguez ’20 (pictured right), a mathematics and business major, attended as […]
Sharon Pastore ’73 Speaks To Students About Problem Solving
The Golden (50th) Anniversary of the founding of Saint Peter’s New Jersey Epsilon Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon will feature speakers and events throughout the 2017 – 2018 academic year. To launch the anniversary, Sharon Pastore ’73, a distinguished alumna and trustee of Saint Peter’s University, presented the inaugural event: “Our Love for Mathematics=Our Love […]
Saint Peter’s Represents at MathFest in Chicago
Eileen Poiani, Ph.D., HA ’17, special assistant to the president, and Madel Liquido ’17 attended MathFest in Chicago. At the event, Liquido gave a presentation at the Pi Mu Epsilon Conference. PME is the national mathematics honor society. Liquido is a SURGE fellow and a mathematics major. Her research is directed by Nickolas Kintos, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics. Dr. […]
Federal Panel Appoints Dr. Katherine Safford-Ramus
Katherine Safford-Ramus, Ed.D., professor of mathematics, has been asked to serve as a subject matter expert on an adult numeracy project funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Titled “Advancing Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Adult Education,” this three-year project hopes to accelerate the teaching and learning of advanced mathematics through the use of high-quality […]
The Second Annual STEM Event on Campus is a Success
On Saturday, November 12, a group of approximately 109 middle, high school, and community college students, family members, Saint Peter’s undergraduate students and educators came to Saint Peter’s University to attend the second annual STEM event on campus: “The Path to the STEM Dream for Young Scholars.” This event is a collaborative effort between the […]
Dr. Eileen Poiani Appointed to New Jersey State Board of Accountancy
Dr. Eileen L. Poiani, special assistant to the president, has been appointed to the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy to serve as a public member. The appointment was made by the Office of the Governor of New Jersey.
Saint Peter’s Students and Faculty Attend Regional Math Conference
Two faculty members and eight undergraduate students recently attended the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Regional Conference in Atlantic City, N.J., where more than 2,000 math teachers, professors and administrators participated in about 270 sessions. Education Professor James Clayton, Ed.D., presented two workshops: Using the Context of Social Justice to Teach Elementary Mathematics […]
Dr. Poiani Honored by The New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education
Eileen L. Poiani, Ph.D., special assistant to the president and professor of mathematics, received the 2015 “Sister Rose Thering Award” from The New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education. Dr. Poiani received the award for her initiation and support of educational and community programs that combat bias, bigotry, and intolerance as well as her initiation of […]