Tag: physics and astronomy

Kim Webb, Office Manager, Physics and Astronomy

“Kim goes above and beyond to help anyone that comes into her office. While down an Accounts Payable and Receivable Accountant, she became the main point of contact for the department, assisting faculty, Staff, and students, as well as directing all to the correct coverage accountant. Office managers certainly don’t get enough credit. On behalf of the College of Science AP/AR Team, we appreciate her hard work, dedication, and teamwork.” – Anonymous

June Brock-Carroll, Hazardous Materials and Environmental Compliance Manager, Occupational and Environmental Safety

“Not only does June do a great job on campus, she has worked for Clemson for 30 YEARS and shows no sign of slowing down.” – Anonymous

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By Jason Brown, Ph.D.
Physics and Astronomy Department

Faculty and staff: Here’s a chance for your children to challenge themselves. Clemson’s physics and astronomy department will host a series of mathematics competitions for K-12 students to promote enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward mathematics and science and to stimulate the students’ interest in continuing their study beyond the high-school years. Register your children for our upcoming math competitions:

For middle school students:

On Nov. 14, 2017 at 6 p.m., we will organize the AMC 8, a 25-question, 40-minute multiple-choice examination of middle school mathematics designed to encourage the development of problem-solving skills. It’s free for you – the university will cover the cost of participation. Certificates of achievement and small gifts will be awarded to the top scorers.

To register, please go to this website. Please register by Oct. 25. Read more about this competition here. Testing room locations will be announced closer to the test date. 

For students in grades 1-12:

Math Kangaroo, taking place at Clemson at 6 p.m. March 15, 2018, is an international math competition that presently engages more than six million students. The contest is based on a 75-minute multiple choice test, with 24 questions for students up to grade 4 and 30 questions for grades 5 and up. Every participant receives a small gift bag (which contains a T-shirt, a certificate of achievement, pencils and toys), so the registration must be done individually for each student by parents and there is a fee of $20 per participant. Limited funding is available for students with special financial needs.

For more information about Math Kangaroo, click here.  Registration begins on Oct 1, 2017 and ends on Dec. 31, 2017, and is available online here.

For students in grades 9-12:

On Feb. 7 and 15, 2018 at 6 p.m., we will organize the AMC 10 and 12 competitions. The AMC-10 is a 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice examination containing problems, which can be understood and solved with algebra and geometry concepts. The AMC 12 is a 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice exam containing problems, which can be understood and solved with pre-calculus concepts. They serve as primary selection tests for the national math team that represents the United States at the International Math Olympiad, the most prestigious pre-college math competition. The university will cover the cost of participation. Certificates of achievement and small gifts will be awarded to the top scorers.

To register for either exam, go to this website by Jan. 15, 2018. Testing room locations will be announced closer to the test date. For more information on the AMC 10 and 12 competitions, click here.

Need more information?

For questions about any of these competitions, contact me by email or by phone at 864-656-1217.

By Jason Brown, Ph.D.
Physics and Astronomy Department

Faculty and staff: Here’s a chance for your children to challenge themselves. Clemson’s physics and astronomy department will host a series of mathematics competitions for K-12 students in an effort to promote enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards mathematics and science and to stimulate the students’ interest in continuing their study beyond the high-school years. Register your children for our upcoming math competitions:

For middle school students:

On Nov. 17, 2015 at 6 p.m., we will organize the AMC 8, a 25-question, 40-minute multiple-choice examination of middle school mathematics designed to encourage the development of problem solving skills. It’s free for you – the university will cover the cost of participation. Certificates of achievement and small gifts will be awarded to the top scorers.

To register, please go to this website. Please register by Oct. 20. Read more about this competition here. Testing room locations will be announced closer to the test date. 

For students in grades 1-12:

Math Kangaroo, taking place at Clemson at 6 p.m. March 17, 2016, is an international math competition that presently engages more than six million students. The contest is based on a 75-minute multiple choice test, with 24 questions for students up to grade 4 and 30 questions for grades 5 and up. Every participant receives a small gift bag (which contains a t-shirt, a certificate of achievement, pencils and toys), so the registration must be done individually for each student by parents and there is a fee of $20 per participant. Limited funding is available for students with special financial needs.

For more information about Math Kangaroo, click here. Registration, ending on Dec. 31, 2015, is available online here.

For students in grades 9-12:

On Feb. 2 & 17, 2016 at 6 p.m., we will organize the AMC 10 and 12 competitions. The AMC-10 is a 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice examination containing problems, which can be understood and solved with algebra and geometry concepts. The AMC 12 is a 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice exam containing problems, which can be understood and solved with pre-calculus concepts. They serve as primary selection tests for the national math team that represents the United States at the International Math Olympiad, the most prestigious pre-college math competition. The university will cover the cost of participation. Certificates of achievement and small gifts will be awarded to the top scorers.

To register for either exam, go to this website by Jan. 1, 2016. Testing room locations will be announced closer to the test date. For more information on the AMC 10 and 12 competitions, click here.

Need more information?

For questions about any of these competitions, contact me by email or by phone at 864-656-1217.

By Jason Brown, Ph.D.
Physics and Astronomy Department

Faculty and staff: Here’s a chance for your children to challenge themselves. Clemson’s physics and astronomy department will host a series of mathematics competitions for K-12 students in an effort to promote enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards mathematics and science and to stimulate the students’ interest in continuing their study beyond the high-school years. Register your children for our upcoming math competitions:

For students in grades 1-12:

Math Kangaroo, taking place at Clemson at 6 p.m. March 20, 2014, is an international math competition that presently engages more than six million students. The contest is based on a 75-minute multiple choice test, with 24 questions for students up to grade 4 and 30 questions for grades 5 and up. Every participant receives a small gift bag (which contains a t-shirt, a certificate of achievement, pencils and toys), so the registration must be done individually for each student by parents and there is a fee of $20 per participant. Limited funding is available for students with special financial needs.

Click here for more information about Math Kangaroo. Registration, ending on Dec. 31, 2013, is available online.

For students in grades 9-12:

On Feb. 4 & 19, 2014 at 6 p.m., we will organize the AMC 10 and 12 competitions. The AMC-10 is a 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice examination containing problems, which can be understood and solved with algebra and geometry concepts. The AMC 12 is a 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice exam containing problems, which can be understood and solved with pre-calculus concepts. They serve as primary selection tests for the national math team that represents the United States at the International Math Olympiad, the most prestigious precollege math competition. The university will cover the cost of participation. Certificates of achievement and small gifts will be awarded to the top scorers.

To register for either exam, contact me at brown6@clemson.edu by Jan. 1, 2014.  Testing room locations will be announced closer to the test date. Click here for more information on the AMC 10 and 12 competitions.

Need more information?

For questions about any of these competitions, contact me at brown6@clemson.edu, or by phone at 864-656-1217.