SU professor receives Nobel Prize

Dr. Joseph Meyinesse, chairman of the Southern University Math department, has been selected as the 2007 National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education Nobel Prize as the Laureate of Mathematics.
The award was given to Meyinesse on behalf of his prominence teachings in math and technology at the NAFEO Gala Awards Banquet at the NAFEO 32nd National Conference on Black in Higher Education.
NAFEO recognizes students, professor and chancellors that are of institutions of two and four year programs.
“It is a great honor and privilege to have received this award,” Meyinesse said. “I have distinguished myself among my colleagues and honored that Southern University mathematics department chose me to be a representative of the university.”
NAFEO was founded in 1969 by a group of historical black colleges and universities to recognized predominant HBCU institutions presidents, chancellors, professors and families that have outstanding education spectrum.
Meyineese said to get this award is fine because it acknowledges the work one has accomplished.
“I am not working to receive awards, I am working to better the students because my main focus is on the students and doing what I do best,” he said.
Meyineese encourages all math majors and interested persons to get involved in any of the campus math programs.
“We look forward to assisting students that are willing to learn and willing to excel,” Meyineese said.
In hopes of inspiring, Meyinesse said he plans to increase the number of math majors in the university’s Math Department.
“I would like the faculty to enhance the number of grants we receive to help students that are interested,” he said. “Students will perform better and pursue career in the mathematical field.”