About Tulane Math Club
An undergraduate community for anyone curious about math.
Tulane Math Club is an informal undergraduate community for anyone who enjoys mathematical ideas, problem solving, and meeting other curious students.
Mission
What we're about
We believe math is more fun in good company. Our goal is to give Tulane undergrads a low-pressure place to think about interesting problems, meet people who like the same things they do, and find their way into deeper mathematics, whether that means competitions, research, grad school, or just a happier Tuesday night.
You don't have to be a math major. You don't have to be experienced. You don't have to be planning a career in math. Curious is enough.
We're especially glad to see…
- First-years and undecided students
- Non-majors from CS, physics, econ, engineering, biology, philosophy, anywhere
- Applied math, pure math, and stats students
- Students returning to math after a break
- Transfers, exchange, and grad students
- Anyone who likes a good puzzle
Join
A few easy ways to be a member
Pick whichever you like; they all work. Officially: just show up to a meeting and you're in.
Email us
Questions, puzzle solutions, or just saying hi. Drop us a line at tulanemathsociety@gmail.com.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers. If yours isn't here, email any officer.
- Do I need to be a math major?
- Not at all. We have members from CS, physics, economics, biomedical engineering, philosophy, and plenty of undecided first-years. If you enjoy thinking about problems, you belong here.
- Do I need to be good at competition math?
- No. Putnam prep is one thing we offer, not a barrier to entry. Most of what we do is collaborative problem solving, talks, and social events; competition math is optional and approached as a fun puzzle, not a test.
- Can first-years join?
- Yes, please. Some of our most active members joined their first semester. We work hard to make our events approachable from any starting point.
- Can graduate students or faculty attend?
- Absolutely. Grad students often join Putnam prep and talks, and faculty come to our student–faculty lunches and lightning talks. The club is undergrad-focused but not undergrad-only.
- How do I give a talk?
- Email an officer with a one-paragraph pitch. Talks are usually 15 to 30 minutes and can be about anything mathematical you find cool: a theorem, a problem, a project, a research idea.
- How do I suggest an event?
- Tell any officer at a meeting or send us an email. We're always looking for new ideas, and collaborations with other clubs are especially welcome.