PIC Math lets students tackle real-world issues

A new course set to begin in the spring 2016 semester will allow Morehead State mathematics students to tackle real-world issues while giving back to the community.

The course, Preparation for Industrial Careers in Mathematical Sciences, or “PIC Math” is a collaborative effort between MSU’s Department of Mathematics and Physics and local and regional organizations. Students in the class will be presented with an issue or problem being faced by a regional company, organization or governmental entity, and will work in small groups with other students to find solutions.  The course is designed to teach students how to apply mathematical concepts to real-world problem solving, while also teaching them about career possibilities in business, industry and government.

 Students will learn about data mining, graph theory, operations research, geometry, probability and more. They will also have a unique networking opportunity through regular meetings with representatives of the entities that presented the real-world problems for the students.

For more information about the course, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/picmath or email Dr. Michael Dobranski, associate professor of mathematics, at m.dobranski@moreheadstate.edu. 

Public policy degree offers diverse career options

Morehead State’s bachelor’s degree program in public policy will give you the knowledge and skills to prepare you for a wide range of careers. You will learn about  the development and implementation of policy at the local, state, national and international level.

Incorporating classes in the humanities, government, regional issues and more, the public policy program at MSU prepares you for policy-related careers in the public, non-profit and private sectors.

You will be qualified to work as a community development specialist, grants manager, business continuity coordinator and more.  You will also be prepared to enter graduate school or law school.

For more information about the public policy program, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/study/publicpolicy.

Submit pieces for publication in Inscape

The Department of Art and Design and the Department of English at MSU continually work to offer you additional opportunities to build your portfolio and provide you with practical hands-on field experiences before you graduate. Giving students the opportunity to publish original pieces in Inscape is just one of many ways the two departments allow students to expand their creative experiences. Inscape is a literary and visual arts magazine produced solely by MSU students.

Students who participate increase their understanding of the art submission and exhibition process and develop professional portfolio pieces. The annual juried publication features a wide range of media and work including:

• Prose
• Poetry
• Short stories
• Long narratives
• Nonfiction
• Creative essays
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Painting
• Design
• Digital art

We are currently looking for writers and artists. The deadline for visual art submissions and the cover design contest is Dec. 4, 2015. Literary work including poetry, prose, fiction and creative nonfiction must be submitted by Jan. 29, 2016.

To learn more, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/inscape.