Natural Science & Mathematics

Math and Science Day Scholastic Competition
February 4, 2009
Hosted by Cowley College Arkansas City, Kansas

Mu Alpha Sigma Chi and Phi Theta Kappa organizations at Cowley College in Arkansas City are hosting an exciting event.. Members of the Natural Science department and the sponsors are holding a scholastic competition in the math and science areas for all high school students.

For more information and to register click here.

Mission Statement
The Natural Science Department at Cowley County Community College seeks to provide a diverse student population with broad-based, pro- active problem solving and critical thinking skills to prepare students for performance in a global society.

Cowley Pi Day Raises $180

As part of national Pi Day, Cowley College’s Mu Alpha Sigma Chi raised $180 during its annual Pi Day.

Pictured are Jason O’Toole, director of student support services and talent search, and Todd Shepherd, chairman of Cowley’s Social Science Department, received a pie in the face as they had the most points in the voting.

Voting was done by placing coins in contestant’s jars. The coins counted as positive votes, with pennies counting as one point, nickels as five points, dimes as 10 points, and quarters as 25 points. All paper cash was worth the face value in negative points.

O’Toole finished as the champion with a positive 4,450 points, while Shepherd was second with a positive 3,316 points.

Other Cowley employees involved in the voting were Shayla McDonald (1,177 points), Sue Saia (655 points), Vince DeGrado (316 points), Cathy Hendricks (92 points) and Greg Nichols (negative 4,097 points).

In mathematics, Pi serves as the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi is a transcendental number, meaning it will repeat indefinitely without ever appearing exactly the same; however, Pi is usually calculated to 3 digits, 3.14. Therefore, Pi day is celebrated on March 14.

NATURAL SCIENCE FALL ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Natural Science Department held the fall meeting for Citizens Advisory Council on November 15th. Forty members and guests were in attendance. Advisory Committees are utilized by the faculty and adminstration to provide two-way communication with citizens possessing special expertise and interest in college programs and services. Natural Science offers scholarships to a limited number of qualified applicants. Pictured are 16 of 20 students on scholarships in attendance at the Advisory meeting.

CHEMISTRY LAB EXPERIENCE

As part of the Non-Credit Supervised Laboratory Experience program the Natural Science department offered Chemistry this summer. Seven students were enrolled in the course taught by Melinda Neal on May 21-25. The program is offered to students in grades 8-12 who may not have access to science laboratory facilities. The course offered 10-labs in the subject of Chemistry. Students received a certificate showing the labs completed. The program is open to all students, but may be particularly helpful to those home-schooled or enrolled in private academies. Program offerings include Biology, Physical Science and Chemistry on a rotational basis.

If you are interested in these program offerings or have any questions please contact Michelle Schoon or Marcia Cales in the Natural Science office, (620)-441-5297.

Cowley AEC team wins regional meet
Showing they will be a force at the state tournament, Cowley College’s Academic Excellence Challenge team defeated all five of its opponents to win the region tournament held at Neosho County Community College on March 31..
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