Awards

Sara Nelson Scholarship 

Dr. Sara L. Nelson graduated from Georgia State College for Women (now known as Georgia College) in 1926 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a minor in chemistry. After receiving her Ph.D. in mathematics from Cornell University, she joined the faculty of Georgia College and was a beloved teacher of mathematics until her retirement in 1968. As a result of a generous endowment from Dr. Nelson, the Department of Mathematics awards several scholarships each academic year. The recipients are chosen by the Sara Nelson Scholarship Committee which is comprised of several members of the Department of Mathematics and the scholarship is deposited into the student’s GCSU account.

Sara Nelson Scholarship Recipients

2023 - 2024
Ryan Davitt
Anna Marti
Jonas McClelland

2022 - 2023
Elizabeth Becker
Kelsey Cadenhead
Caroline Hegwood

2021 - 2022
Jennifer India Martin
Robert Seth Rozelle

2020 - 2021
Kelsey Anne Cadenhead
Monica Marie Lichtenwalner
Robert Seth Rozelle

2019 - 2020
Hanwen Chen
Amy Beth Edwards
Robert Seth Rozelle

2018 - 2019
Amy Beth Edwards
Maranda Fulco
Kyle Kibodeaux
​Alec Powers
Spencer Shortt

2017 - 2018
Amy Beth Edwards
Maranda Fulco
Hanna Kagele
​Alec Powers
Spencer Shortt

2016 - 2017
Sophia DiCarlo
Samantha Clapp
Cuyler Warnock
Brian Minter
Hanna Kagele

Outstanding Mathematics Major Award 

Every year, the Department of Mathematics selects one of its majors for the Outstanding Math Major award. In so doing, the department wishes to recognize a student who exemplifies the qualities it values in a student’s pursuit of his/her studies in mathematics. Candidates for this award are nominated by the faculty and the recipient is selected by a vote of the faculty. The award carries a cash prize funded by the Department of Mathematics.

Outstanding Mathematics Major Award Recipients

2022 - 2023  Monica Lichtenwalner
2021 - 2022  Kelsey Cadenhead
2020 - 2021  Not Awarded
2019 - 2020  Cain Gantt
2018 - 2019  Spencer Shortt
2017 - 2018  Jaclyn Pescitelli
2016 - 2017  Cuyler Warnock
2015 - 2016  Kirsten Morris
2014 - 2015  Andrew Pangia
2013 - 2014  Mary Kathryn Hill
2012 - 2013  Aubrey Kemp
2011 - 2012  Chelsea Davis
2010 - 2011  Matthew Ulm
2009 - 2010  Jamie Nevin

Joanne Mayberry Mathematics Prize

Joanne Mayberry was a long-time faculty member at Georgia College who was recognized as an expert in the field of mathematics education. The Joanne Mayberry Mathematics Prize was established in memory of Dr. Mayberry to honor her legacy of high academic standards and genuine love and concern for the teaching profession and her students. The Joanne Mayberry Mathematics Prize is awarded each year to an exceptional mathematics student selected by the faculty in the Department of Mathematics. Preference is given to candidates who are likely to pursue a career in mathematics education, including those who plan to pursue an advanced degree in mathematics or mathematics education. The award carries a cash prize funded by the Department of Mathematics Joanne Mayberry Math Prize foundation account.

Joanne Mayberry Mathematics Prize Recipients

2022 - 2023  Jacob Carter
2021 - 2022  Monica Lichtenwalner
2020 - 2021  Emily Howe Belanger
2019 - 2020  Laurel Brodkorb
2018 - 2019  Stella Oliver & Alec Powers
2017 - 2018  Olivia Lindsey
2016 - 2017  Darby Bagwell
2015 - 2016  Emily Baum
2014 - 2015  Meghann Moriah Gibson
2013 - 2014  Sally Gilbreth
2012 - 2013  Kelsey Davis
2011 - 2012  Lauren Tripi
2010 - 2011  Hilary Rogers
2009 - 2010  Christopher Washington

Kappa Mu Epsilon

Kappa Mu Epsilon is a national organization founded in 1931 to promote the interest of mathematics among undergraduate students. Its members recognize the great service of mathematics in the development of civilization.  Kappa Mu Epsilon is a society for undergraduate students, as well as beginning graduate students and faculty, who have a strong commitment to mathematics.

The primary purposes of Kappa Mu Epsilon are:

• to further interest in mathematics,
• to emphasize the role of mathematics in the development of civilization,
• to develop an appreciation of the power and the beauty of mathematics,
• to recognize the outstanding mathematical achievement of its members,
• to familiarize members with the advancements being made in mathematics.

In 1998, the Department of Mathematics was granted a charter to form a chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon, known as the Georgia Beta Chapter.  To be eligible for membership, a student must have completed at least three semesters of college work, have completed the following coursework

• MATH 2263
• MATH 2150 or MATH 3030
• One 4000-level MATH course,
• Have a 3.0 grade point average in his or her mathematics courses.

KME Initiates

2022 - 2023
Caroline Hegwood
Rebecca Jones
Kendel McAuliffe
Jonas McClelland

2021 - 2022
Jacob Carter
Makenna Dent
Monica Lichtenwalner
Summer Ligon

2020 - 2021
Kelsey Anne Cadenhead
Caleb Ryan Gill

2019 - 2020
Samuel Eichel
Stephen Mosley
James Pangia

2018 - 2019
Hanwen Chen
Justin Hockey
Emily Howe
Byung Rok Kim
Madison Link
Brooke McDonald
Stella Oliver

2017 - 2018
Joshua Ballard-Meyer
Matthew Dallas
Amy Edwards
Maranda Fulco
Cain Gantt
Hanna Kagele

2016 - 2017
Margo Rothstein
Alec Powers
William Edmiston

2015 - 2016
Emily Baum
Kendall Brown
Charles Quinn
Austin Sanders

Spirit of Ingenuity Award

2015 - 2016  Brian Minter
2014 - 2015  Meghann Moriah Gibson

Eleyce Ard Usery Scholarship

2014 - 2015  Emily Baum